Car accidents can be traumatic experiences. The aftermath may leave you with physical injuries, emotional distress, and significant financial burdens. The first moments and days after a collision are crucial: this is the time to remain calm, think clearly, and take the right steps to protect your rights and ensure fair compensation. While it’s true…
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Category: Auto Accidents
Documenting Your Accident: Photos and Other Evidence
You’ve been in a wreck. Everyone seems to be ok, and the police are on their way…now what? It’s time to document the scene. Photos, notes, witness information, insurance details from the other driver – each of these details can play a huge role in the aftermath of the collision. In the age of smartphones,…
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FaceTime and Driving: Know the Dangers
If you or a family member have been injured in a collision & you suspect distracted driving played a role, contact The Balams Firm for a free consultation today.
Who is At Fault in a Delivery Vehicle Collision?
Who is at fault in a delivery vehicle accident? Discover what to do in the case of a collision due to negligence of a delivery driver. Contact our office today.
Leading Causes of Accidents by Teen Drivers
If you have a teenager in your life, the desire to protect them can be intense. And that desire is never more realized than when a teen learns to drive. The facts are sobering: in the United States, car accidents are the leading cause of death for teens. According to CDC, 2,800 teens ages 13-19…
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What Qualifies as Damages After a Car Crash?
Car accidents range drastically in severity from fender benders to serious multi-car collisions, and the damages incurred vary just as widely. If you were involved in an accident and were not at fault, you may be wise to pursue compensation for your losses resulting from the collision. Consulting a personal injury attorney will allow you…
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What to Include in an Emergency Car Kit
According to the United States Department of Transportation, the average driver in the United States spends 55 minutes per day behind the wheel and drives 29 miles daily. A statistical analysis conducted by Agero, a market leader in digital driver assistance services, states that 69 million breakdowns occur in the United States annually and that…
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Why You Should Consider Hiring A Georgia Personal Injury Attorney Following Your Car Accident
According to the National Safety Council, there were approximately 4.8 million injuries resulting from car accidents in 2020 alone. If you are hurt in a car accident, you may be worried about your health, recovery, family, and ability to support your loved ones. Hiring a Georgia personal injury attorney can provide you with peace of…
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What to Do After an Atlanta Car Accident
There are tens of thousands of car crashes and hundreds of serious motor vehicle accident injuries in Fulton County each year. About 10% of the annual traffic fatalities in Georgia take place in and around Atlanta. Even a minor car accident can be jarring, and more serious accidents can have a long-term impact on your…
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Drunk Drivers May Not Be Only Liable Parties in DUI Accidents
The Labor Day holiday weekend will represent the end of summer for many Atlanta residents. Families and friends throughout Georgia will be grilling out, swimming, or partaking in any one of many other outdoor activities over the course of the weekend. Several people are also likely to enjoy an alcoholic beverage during these activities. Some…
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