Category: Car Accidents

Winter driving in Georgia can increase the risk of car accidents due to colder temperatures, early nightfall, and unexpected icy patches that catch drivers by surprise. Even without heavy snow, winter weather affects visibility, tire traction, and reaction time, leading to preventable collisions. Understanding the most common winter crashes and the...

Determining fault in a distracted driving accident often depends on available evidence, and dashcam footage has become one of the strongest tools for proving what happened. While distracted driving is typically shown through phone records, witness statements, or the at-fault driver’s behavior, dashcams can capture the moments leading up to the...

Being involved in a car crash can result in serious and even permanent injuries. Victims do not always wear seatbelts—and they may worry that this fact could jeopardize their right to seek compensation. This is where the so-called “seatbelt defense” comes in.

The good news is that state law...

Dashcams are becoming increasingly popular in Macon, Warner Robins, and across Georgia. They provide valuable evidence in car accident claims, yet many drivers hesitate to use them due to misconceptions about legality, privacy, and admissibility.

At Joshua E. Palmer Law Firm, we help clients leverage dashcam evidence effectively...

Black ice is treacherous, very difficult to see, and can easily cause a serious or fatal wreck. Although inclement weather has contributed to many accidents, drivers are still responsible for how they respond to it. That means a driver can be held at fault if they hit a patch of black ice...

It’s common knowledge that teenage drivers are at a much higher risk of getting into an accident than the general population. And while there are ways that parents can mitigate the risk, these accidents are still fairly common. Between 2019 and 2023, there were well over 600,000 wrecks that involved a driver...

In the aftermath of a car accident in Macon or Warner Robins, proving fault can be challenging. Witnesses may disagree, and insurance companies often dispute the events of a crash. One tool that has become increasingly valuable for Georgia drivers is dashcam footage.

At Joshua E. Palmer Law...

Car accidents happen in an instant, but the aftermath can feel overwhelming. In Macon and Warner Robins, collisions on busy roadways like I-75, Highway 247, and Eisenhower Parkway are all too common. Knowing what to do in the moments and days following a crash can make a significant difference in your safety,...

If you were injured in a car accident in Warner Robins or Macon, Georgia, you might wonder: Can I still sue if I wasn’t wearing a seatbelt? Many drivers assume that failing to buckle up automatically prevents them from recovering compensation, but Georgia law is more nuanced.

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If you were injured in a car accident caused by a suspected drunk driver in Macon or Warner Robins, you might assume that criminal charges are necessary to bring a successful personal injury claim. But what happens if the driver was never arrested—or if they were arrested but not formally charged with...