A rear-end accident can cause serious injuries that disrupt your life and leave you struggling with pain and disability. As a victim, you have important rights, including filing a lawsuit or insurance claim for compensation. A rear-end collision lawyer aids in the legal process, fighting on your behalf in hopes of getting you maximum compensation and justice. Below, Dozier Law Firm, LLC explains what victims should know about rear-end accidents, including the types and causes, legal options for victims, possible damages, and how a lawyer can assist. Types of Rear-End Accidents Rear-end accidents, where one vehicle hits the back of another, come in different forms. If you're driving and someone hits you from behind, it's a straight rear-end collision. Sometimes, these happen at high speeds on highways, causing serious damage. In other cases, they're more minor, like in slow-moving traffic. There's also the multi-vehicle rear-end crash, often in heavy traffic, where…

If you are considering filing a claim for compensation for injuries or harm you suffered as a result of a car accident, then you may have seen the term negligence in legal or insurance documents. While many people may believe they are familiar with the word, they may not know exactly what it means in a legal context and why it matters in a car accident case scenario. We understand that if you have been involved in a car accident, you may be searching for answers. So, the lawyers at Dozier Law have put together some useful information on negligence and how it can affect your car accident claim. For more information on how we can assist in your car accident case, reach out to us by calling (888) 239-2129 or by contacting us online. What Is Negligence? Negligence is a legal term that describes certain behavior or actions that…

If you have been harmed due to a rear-end collision accident in Georgia, you could consult with a rear-end collision accident lawyer. You must evaluate your legal rights, including how you could bring an effective lawsuit or insurance claim. Dozier Law has substantial experience helping injury victims get the most possible compensation in injury claims. We are here when you need us. To learn more, reach out to Dozier Law for a free consultation by calling (888) 239-2129 or contacting us online. Fault Standard For Rear-End Collisions In today's age of cell phones and touchscreen dashboards, it is easy to be distracted on the road. Distracted drivers can lead to rear-end collisions. If you are involved in a rear-end collision accident, you may be eligible for compensation for your injuries. In Georgia, the driver at fault is responsible for damages to the other driver. Georgia law presumes fault on the…

Car accidents can cause devastating injuries. If you were injured in a car accident and the other driver was at fault, you may be able to obtain compensation from the negligent driver's insurance company. However, their insurance company will want to limit your compensation. Take the proper steps to preserve your claim and get the compensation you deserve. Steps To Take After A Car Accident First and foremost, make sure everyone is safe. Contact the police. If there is a chance that someone is injured, make sure they get medical attention and inform 911 when you call that an ambulance is requested. At the time of the accident, if you can, you should collect the following information: Take photographs of any damages to the cars. Take photographs of any physical injuries you sustained. Get witness statements or contact information for any witnesses to the accident. Exchange insurance information with the…

Autonomous vehicles are becoming more and more common.  Self-driving cars seem like a thing of the future -- a vehicle driving itself and communicating with the other cars around it to get you where you need to go. For a long time, self-driving cars were purely science fiction, but not anymore. While the technology is still relatively new, it has been implemented successfully in many different cases. While a fully reliable autonomous vehicle is still some time out, cars already on the market come with driverless technology, albeit less sophisticated versions, like limited autopilot and self-parking vehicles.  Some specific examples include Tesla with its autopilot driving technology or Google with its self-driving vehicle development company, Waymo. While those are just some of the more prominent examples, most—if not all—major car manufacturers in the United States have begun research and development and even implementation of self-driving technologies in their vehicles. Autonomous…

It may not seem too bad compared to a serious auto collision, but a minor crash is stressful. After a fender-bender, you need to spend several days dealing with the other driver, your insurance company, and repair shops. The last thing you and other Georgia residents may be thinking of after a minor crash is getting checked out by a doctor. However, the week following an accident is the exact time frame you should be paying attention to how your body feels. You might have walked away from the fender-bender without a scratch, but you could be feeling sore as early as the next day. Whiplash is a common injury suffered by countless people after minor collisions, especially rear-end crashes. This type of injury occurs when your head has been thrown back and forth by the impact. Often, you will not feel the effects of whiplash immediately, but you will begin to…

There is no disputing just how much of a scourge distracted driving has become on U.S. roads and highways. Indeed, numbers from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveal that distraction was behind 3,179 crash-related fatalities in 2014 alone and that this dangerous practice actually triples the risk of an accident. While states have taken action to address this issue, with 44 banning texting while driving and a smaller number banning hands-free devices, it's clear that more needs to be done. Interestingly enough, Washington, the first state to implement a texting ban ten years ago, recently saw a new distracted driving law take effect, one that the Governors Highway Safety Association indicated "has the potential to be a game-changer and serve as a model for other states." What does Washington's new distracted driving law do exactly? The new law prohibits non-electronic distractions, such as grooming, eating, having a pet on…

It's a dubious distinction but one that anyone driving through the State of Georgia should be aware of. Two of our metropolitan areas recently made the list of America's most dangerous cities, based on national auto insurance claims statistics. Number seven on the list, Atlanta, probably won't surprise too many people. As a southeast regional hub, millions of cars drive on the interstates, highways, and roads through the area every day. The other city, though, might surprise you. That other city Anyone who drives regularly through southeastern Georgia won't be too surprised to learn that Augusta comes in at number 19 on the list of 20 most dangerous cities for drivers. In fact, eight of the top 20 on the list are in cities in the Southeast region of the U.S., making our region the most dangerous. How were the statistics compiled? The statistics were compiled across several different categories:…