On behalf of Cochran & Edwards, LLC | Jul 30, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Passenger vehicles have a number of safety features to prevent rollovers. Because this type of accident is less common, you probably do not spend much if any time worrying about making a mistake that sends your vehicle rolling. Truck drivers, on the other hand, must...
On behalf of Cochran & Edwards, LLC | Jun 25, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
There are many reasons to love riding a motorcycle. First of all, the nexus of machine and man is one of the most (legally) intoxicating ways to enjoy all of the scenic drives we have in Georgia. However, it’s important to keep reality in mind when you are...
On behalf of Cochran & Edwards, LLC | Jun 23, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
With no metal shell, seatbelt or airbags for protection, a motorcyclist is highly vulnerable to injuries when a car or commercial truck collides with a motorcycle. If a truck or vehicle driver is at fault for causing the motorcycle accident, the law may entitle the...
On behalf of Cochran & Edwards, LLC | May 31, 2017 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Car accidents are a leading cause of traumatic brain injuries throughout the United States. However, many people fail to realize that they have suffered a brain injury after an accident which potentially makes the injury more serious. Brain injuries may not be...
On behalf of Cochran & Edwards, LLC | Jan 15, 2017 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Most often, a car accident leaves the victim quite upset and confused about what to do next. Finding oneself in such a situation, the victim makes few minor mistakes that can result in the removal of any legal claim he or she might have; or even losing the case...
On behalf of Cochran & Edwards, LLC | Nov 9, 2016 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Many insurance companies provide minimum requirement insurance policies, so you gain as little insurance as you must according to state law. Some states require only $15,000 in motorcycle insurance policy coverage, yet healthcare costs for an accident average $53,000...
On behalf of Cochran & Edwards, LLC | Mar 6, 2016 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
It is foolhardy to think that a truck accident claim will settle because the trucking company will decide to do the right thing and pay fair compensation to the plaintiff or the victim. The only thing that can force the trucking company to pay for their negligent...
On behalf of Cochran & Edwards, LLC | May 2, 2010 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
If you have been in a motorcycle accident, you may find yourself becoming overwhelmed by all of the aspects of filing an insurance claim for injury compensation. The same is true if you are a family member who has lost a loved one in one of these accidents, as you...
On behalf of Cochran & Edwards, LLC | Mar 21, 2009 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Every year, thousands of people suffer serious injuries in crashes that involve commercial trucks. Given the size and mass of these vehicles, the car driver tends to face huge costs, both from damage to their vehicle and for medical bills. A truck accident...
