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...
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What Is Reckless Driving Is Reckless driving a misdemeanor? Reckless driving refers to driving a vehicle without any regard for the safety of property or persons. Unlike many traffic violations,...
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Reckless Driving Law How long is reckless driving on your record? In the state of Georgia, a charge of misdemeanor reckless driving stays on a driver’s record for life. Moreover,...
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Wreckless Driving School Is Worth It When charged with reckless driving in Atlanta, agreeing to attend a reckless driving school is a wise choice! The decision may help you in getting your...
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What is Distracted Driving? Many of us have become so accustomed to driving everywhere that we feel comfortable multi-tasking behind the wheel. We assume it’s safe to do other tasks,...
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The environment in which you are driving is a significant factor as to how well you drive. Worse environments require greater driving skill and focus. Such environments are even more dangerous when drivers are distracted. Distractions come in all forms including drinking, smoking, using your cell phone or the numerous elements outside the car among others. If you get into a car accident in one of these conditions while you were distracted, it is a good idea to contact an Atlanta Car Accident Lawyer. Read on to find out which driving environment is especially dangerous for a distracted driver. Heavy Rain About a third of all run off the road accidents in the United States are as a result of wet road conditions. Many drivers state that the hardest condition for them to drive in is heavy rain. Heavy rain becomes even more dangerous when you are distracted. You increase…
A single car accident involves and affects only one vehicle. Single car accidents may include hitting an inanimate object by the side of the road, such as a tree. It...
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If you’ve ever asked the question “Do I need a Car Accident Attorney near me?” it’s good to know at a minimum it is best to have a car accident attorney who is licensed to practice in the state where the accident took place. However, our experience has shown that it is also better to hire a car accident attorney near where you physically live or work. Here are a couple of reasons why: (1) Knowledge of local medical providers. After you are involved in a car accident, you will meet with your attorney (hopefully not an “intake specialist” who isn’t even an attorney). Many attorneys have relationships with various medical providers and can point you in the right direction, but more importantly can tell you who to stay away from. There are certain doctors who have never seen a car accident cause a herniated disc…
I was hit by a drunk driver, can I file a claim and sue the bar that overserved him? In the right circumstances, yes. These cases are what Georgia refers to as “Dram Shop” cases. Ponton Law has handled a number of these cases. Georgia Dram Shop liability is found in OCGA 51-1-40. In a nutshell, the statute protects people who sell alcohol from being legally responsible unless: The individual sells, furnishes, or serves alcohol to a minor with knowledge that they would soon be driving a motor vehicle, or owing that such person will soon be driving a motor vehicle. These cases always focus on showing that the individual was intoxicated and that he would soon be driving a vehicle. Just because he was served 10 beers at a bar does not mean that you will be able to make a claim. You also need…
Can I recover for future medical bills in my Car Accident Case? Here is one that pops up fairly regularly. You may be nearing the end of your treatment, and the doctor has made some recommendations about some additional treatment you may need after you are discharged from his care. These recommendations most often occur for: (1) additional chiropractic or physical therapy modalities; (2) additional facet or epidural injections, and (3) additional surgical procedures. How does that work, and will you get credit for the future medical treatment that has been recommended? Georgia does allow for the recovery of future medical expenses. Generally speaking, this means that that the future medical expenses need to be proven with a reasonable degree of medical certainty. There is no guessing and speculation permitted. If your doctor says that the likelihood of you needing a future procedure from your car accident…