Ponton Law Blog

Statistic reports by the National Safety Council revealed that, in the United States, approximately 38,800 people lost their lives in 2019 due to car crashes. Most of those who survive experience severe injuries that cost a lot and take a long time to heal. If you need help filing a lawsuit against a reckless and negligent driver, seek the help of an Atlanta car accident attorney for legal advice and aggressive representation. Most crash injuries are brain injuries. What is a traumatic brain injury with a car accident? These are damages to the head caused by a sudden impact, which could cause mild concussions or even severe consequences such as a coma. Victims of car crashes could appear normal for the first few hours or days but begin to experience headaches, memory loss, dizziness, confusion, and other similar symptoms as time goes on. This is because the brain continues to swell, reducing blood flow and the amount of oxygen reaching its cells...

Soft tissue injuries are among the most common types of injuries sustained after a car accident. Unfortunately, these injuries are a hard sell, and most victims don’t succeed in getting compensation for these injuries. If you are or a loved one plans to build a case for a soft tissue car injury, you should hire an experienced Atlanta Car Accident lawyer to assist you with your claim. You should know that insurance companies have a way of evaluating pain and suffering. To them, pain and suffering are where an injury requires a more prolonged period of stay at the hospital. It also means that you would require comprehensive treatment. This is, however, not the case for soft tissue car accident injuries. These injuries are complicated to prove, so insurers will immediately deny your claim. Additionally, these assumptions on pain and suffering will ultimately affect the amount stated by the claims adjuster...

Car accidents can happen to anyone, and usually, when it happens, most of us do not know all the right steps to take mainly due to the trauma caused by this incident. A myriad of questions will pop up. These include who was at fault, who pays for the damage, how do I pay my medical bills, and will my insurance cover this? This can be overwhelming, and that is why it’s essential to seek legal help. If you live in or around Atlanta, you should reach out to an experienced Atlanta Car Accident Lawyer. The first thing you should do after getting into a car accident is to call 911 and file a police report. You should also seek immediate medical help even if you don’t have any physical injuries. Seeing a doctor helps to ascertain that there are no internal injuries. Once this is done, you can now reach out to your insurance company and file a claim. If you were injured, then it’s advisable to involve an injury lawyer after your accident. Some people may want to go about this process on their own. However, evidence shows that most people who reach out to a car accident lawyer don’t never get the compensation that’s owed..

Car accidents are inevitable and can happen to anyone. When they do, the impact could lead to severe injuries on nerves, tendons, bones in the shoulder and soft tissues. Most car accidents tend to cause shoulder injuries mainly to the driver due to the proximity to the steering wheel. Likewise, the impact with the seat belt is another cause. When you incur a shoulder injury from a car accident, it can cause significant discomfort because of nerve damage. You may also find it challenging to move your arm. As such, in the event of a car accident that causes a shoulder injury, you might have grounds for a personal injury claim. An Atlanta Car Accident Lawyer can help protect your interests in such a case. The shoulder has high mobility, which increases its chances of getting injured. Usually, you might not realize where you are hurt, but the pain is always the first warning sign. The following symptoms should help you recognize when you have incurred a shoulder injury; Difficulty moving your arm In the aftermath of a car accident, you might suffer multiple injuries, and sometimes you may not know what part of your body is affected the m..

Whenever you are driving, the last thing you want to hear is the sound of grinding metal or encounter a jarring feeling as a result of a fender bender. It is almost unavoidable that at some point, you will experience a minor accident. Chances are there will not be significant injuries on your part, but it will cause property damage. Despite that, it can be quite confusing trying to figure out what to do following a fender bender. It is understandable because of the nature of traffic accidents being chaotic, stressful and sometimes scary even when no one gets injured. What is more, fender benders can happen anywhere anytime. To avoid the confusion the following is a guideline of what to do in a fender bender to protect your interests; Call the police Whenever you get involved in an accident, whether minor or severe, the first thing you should do is call the authorities. Wait for them to get to the scene and file a police report, whether you are at fault or not. Always keep calm and wait for the police regardless of the actions of the other driver. You might encounter some rubbernecking motorists and some whose temper is uncontrollable. Do not pay attention to such. Wait for the police to handle the situation...

Getting into a car accident is a stressful event that nobody plans for. Many US cities grapple with its fair share of road crashes throughout the year and more so during special holidays. According to the Georgia Department of Public Safety, nine lives were lost in the course of holiday travels over Labor Day weekend in 2019. While this figure concerns deadly crashes, minor car accidents are prevalent and sometimes people get injured and have to seek medical attention. If you are seeking the best legal counsel after a minor accident, Ponton Law is the go to firm. The following measures advise on what to do after a minor accident: Report the Accident Notifying the police about an accident is the foremost thing to do so they can report to the scene and document it and launch their investigation. In the same breath, you must call for medical assistance so that paramedics can examine and transport you to hospital for further checks. Please remember, one can suffer internal injuries like a TBI following a minor accident and these do not always manifest immediately. If you do not wish to travel by ambulance to a hospital, make sure you get an..

Serious health issues may affect you after being involved in a car accident. When it comes to auto accidents, personal injuries are inevitable. The impact of the accident greatly determines the severity of a personal injury. Internal injuries may not manifest immediately after an accident. This may complicate matters when seeking compensation since you will be required to show the connection between your injuries and a past accident. This is where an Atlanta car accident lawyer comes in handy to ensure you get compensated. Below are the symptoms to be on the lookout for internal injuries: Pain When you sustain a personal injury from a car accident, your body will be in pain. It does not matter whether you have already taken pain relievers. Pay attention to abdominal pain or tenderness, head pain, neck or joint pain. Any slight pain could be an indicator of a serious health issue, which is why it is imperative to seek medical attention. What may seem mild at first may worsen as time progresses. It is advisable to address a medical issue at the earliest when it is easier to m..

Aggressive Driving Aggressive driving is driving without regard for other road users. It is one of the most common causes of road accidents in America. Aggressive driving behaviors include; irresponsible lane changesfailure to yield right of waytailgating [block_image id='1169' width='300' height='200' float='right'] An aggressive driving course will help you adopt defensive tactics rather than aggressive driving habits. If you get into an accident caused by aggressive driving, seek help from an Atlanta car accident lawyer. It is impossible to control what happens on the road. However, you can control how you react. When other drivers a..