Car Accident Archives

FAQs: Car Accident Reports in Georgia

February 28, 2023 | J.L. King | Car Accident

You may know that the official car accident report made by the police is critical evidence after a car accident. You may need to submit it to your insurance company or provide a copy to your car accident attorney as part of your case, but where do you obtain your copy? All the information...

Types of Commercial Driver’s Licenses

February 20, 2023 | J.L. King, II | Car Accident, Truck Accidents

When it comes to driving trucks and other commercial vehicles, a commercial driver's license (CDL) helps ensure that drivers are trained to keep other motorists safe. If you plan to drive a commercial-sized truck, van, or bus in Georgia, you must comply with state and federal regulations and hold a valid commercial driver's license....

Is Flying Safer than Driving?

January 16, 2023 | J.L. King | Car Accident

People with a fear of flying are often told that flying is safer than driving or that the most dangerous part of an airplane flight is the trip to the airport. But even with statistical data that shows the likelihood of perishing in each form of travel, determining whether flying is safer than driving...

Vehicle and Driver Requirements for Uber and Lyft in Georgia

January 6, 2023 | J.L. King | Car Accident

Uber was the first rideshare company. It was founded in 2009 and was followed three years later by Lyft. These companies saw rapid growth but also had a mixed record for safety. Uber and Lyft accidents, robberies, and sexual assaults injured riders and other road users physically and mentally. Worse yet, most states had...

7 Things to Never Do After a Car Accident

December 14, 2022 | J.L. King, II | Car Accident

In the best-case scenario, a car accident can leave you feeling dazed and confused. Even if you only have minor injuries, you still need to deal with the physical and mental trauma of the accident. Car accidents are also rare occurrences for most drivers. If this is your first car accident, you may not...

What Does Yielding the Right of Way Mean?

September 28, 2022 | J.L. King | Car Accident

If you have had your Georgia driver’s license for any length of time, you have certainly heard the term “yielding the right-of-way.” When you yield the right-of-way, you are acknowledging another vehicle’s legal right to proceed with their travel while you wait. Right-of-way laws are essential to all drivers being able to safely drive...

Do I Need a Lawyer After a Hit-and-Run Accident in Griffin?

September 17, 2022 | J.L. King | Car Accident

Have you been involved in a hit-and run-accident in Griffin, GA? You are not alone. Thousands of accidents happen every year across the country. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), hit-and-run fatalities were up 26% in 2020 relative to the year prior. The Georgia Electronic Accident Reporting System (GEARS) indicates that 998...

Should I Hire a Lawyer After a Minor Car Accident?

June 7, 2022 | J.L. King | Car Accident

Imagine this: you’re driving home after a long day of work, enjoying the sunshine and your music when suddenly, a car collides with you. Luckily, neither of you were traveling at high speeds, and after examining yourselves and your vehicles, you realize that you're both fine and the cars have only minor damage. You...