On behalf of Cochran & Edwards, LLC | Sep 10, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
In late August, a pickup truck drove off an overpass on Akers Road and landed in the middle of I-75. While accident investigators have not yet completed their investigation, excessive speed may have been a factor in the accident. That is, the truck’s driver may have...
On behalf of Cochran & Edwards, LLC | Aug 23, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
There are many reasons to love riding a motorcycle in the state of Georgia, but the reality of the situation is that it is a dangerous pastime. No matter how many precautions you take before you let the rubber hit the road, it is possible that something unforeseen...
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...
