Abdominal pain after a motor vehicle accident is actually not all that common. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in the latest year of reporting, 5% of Americans involved in a car accident experienced stomach-related injuries. The relative rarity of major abdominal injuries during car accidents makes them all that much more …
Average Payout for Nerve Damage After a Car Accident
Nerve damage is one of the more common types of injuries victims sustain after being involved in a car accident. The impact your nerve damage will have on your life could be debilitating. It is important to take steps to hold the liable party accountable if you hope to avoid being forced to cover these …
Who Pays for a Rental Car After an Accident in Georgia?
When you have been critically injured in a car accident, there will be many expenses you may or may not be prepared for. One of the top costs, especially given the exorbitantly high rates, is rental cars. However, in the state of Georgia, getting your rental car costs covered could be more challenging than you …
What to Expect Physically After a Car Accident
Following a motor vehicle accident, some sort of physical injury will likely be involved. This goes for the at-fault driver, his or her passengers, and the victims in the other car (or even pedestrians on the side of the road). It would be wise to know what to expect to happen to your body after …
How Georgia’s Fault Laws Apply to Car Accident Cases
Georgia has a “fault” system in place for car insurance claims. If you are involved in an auto accident caused by someone else, you have multiple options. With a clear understanding of Georgia’s fault laws and how they apply to car accident cases, you can choose the option that best meets your requirements. The team …
Calculating Diminished Value in Georgia
Georgia has a diminished value rule in place that relates to car accident damage. This rule is important for people who try to sell a vehicle after it was previously damaged in an accident. It is especially important to those who have their car damaged in an accident that occurs due to someone else’s negligence. …
Chest Pains After a Car Accident: What They Could Mean
Experiencing some variation of chest pain immediately after a motor vehicle accident happens frequently. Experiencing chest pain a few days after a car accident occurred while feeling perfectly fine at the scene of the incident is also not uncommon. This can make knowing whether or not you have a chest injury quite difficult. There are …
Georgia’s Distracted Driving Law
Distracted driving is a big problem across the United States. In Georgia, a distracted driving law is in place to protect motorists and pedestrians. If a person violates this law, this individual can cause an accident, as well as incur legal and financial penalties. At Barrios Virguez Attorneys, we offer legal help to those impacted …
How Long Does a Car Accident Lawsuit Take?
Do not expect a car accident lawsuit to get resolved in days or weeks. In many instances, it can take one or two years before an auto accident lawsuit gets resolved. For the plaintiff in a car accident lawsuit, this means it is important to plan ahead financially for their case. At Barrios Virguez Attorneys, …
Average Car Accident Settlements for Neck and Back Injuries
The average car accident settlements for neck and back injuries vary. An auto accident settlement is based on the incident itself, the extent of any neck and back injuries, and other factors. Those who seek help from a car accident attorney are well-equipped to maximize their settlement. At Barrios Virguez Attorneys, we make it easy …