Georgia Injury Lawyers Blog
DeKalb County officials have recently announced a campaign to make DeKalb County safer for pedestrians. According to state officials, there were almost 2,500 pedestrian injuries and 125 fatalities from 2014 to 2018 in DeKalb County, making it the second most dangerous county in the state of Georgia for pedestrians. The campaign is focused on identifying potential hazards and find solutions to address them.
Slappey & Sadd works with injured pedestrians in DeKalb County and across the state of Georgia to help them get the compensation they deserve. Founded in 1992, our attorneys have the knowledge and experience you need for a successful claim. If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, give us a call at 888-474-9616 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with one of our pedestrian accident attorneys today.
Motorcyclists face risks that other motorists do not. In response, states and localities have made legislative efforts and undertaken media campaigns to make our roads safer for those of us who enjoy riding motorcycles. Unfortunately, motorcycle accident statistics appear to be trending upward in the state of Georgia despite these efforts.
It seems hard to believe, but winter is right around the corner. Before we know it, the days will be shorter and temperatures will be dropping. Even though we don’t get “winter” like some of our northern neighbors, winter weather can still result in accidents across the state of Georgia. 
Few things are scarier than a head-on collision. When traveling at high speeds, two vehicles colliding head-on can produce a tremendous amount of force, resulting in very serious injuries and even death. According to the Institute for Highway Safety, head-on collisions accounted for 56% of all car accident fatalities in 2017. 
While some personal injury cases are quickly and fairly settled, many are not. In those cases there comes a time when you have to decide whether to accept what the insurance company is offering or decide to pursue the matter in court. This is an important decision – if you accept the settlement, you can’t change your mind. If you decide to go to court, your case could drag on for several more months or even years before you receive any compensation. 
If someone causes an accident while driving drunk or high, we expect them to be prosecuted criminally. We tend to overlook the fact that the driver may also be held civilly liable for the accident victim’s injuries. Driving while impaired is not only criminal behavior, but it is also negligence. If you’ve been injured by an impaired driver, you may be entitled to compensation. 
We typically represent people who have been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence. However, we also represent people who may be responsible for those accidents in certain situations (and assuming that we don’t already represent the plaintiff). One of those situations is when your insurance company is refusing to stand by the terms of your insurance policy.
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, you may be wondering whether you need to hire a lawyer or when is the right time to hire one. The good news is that any time is the right time, even if you’re not sure you need one, but wait too long, and you may lose your rights.
The CDC has recently released a