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Road Work, Auto Accidents
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Road Construction and Accident Hazards

Road construction is often a bittersweet thing. On the one hand, it is great because it means that necessary repairs are being made to fix the roadway. On the other hand, it often means that lanes are closed and that there will be traffic jams and even confusion.

Road Construction and Accident Hazards
Road Rage
Lloyd Thomas
Why is Road Rage on the Rise in Atlanta?

Unfortunately, we have seen a spike in road rage incidents lately in Atlanta, GA. Road rage is defined as when a driver feels violent anger while operating a vehicle due to the conditions and other drivers around them on the road. Oftentimes this might lead to people yelling, honking, or giving someone the middle finger. However, in some cases, drivers will take it to an extreme and dangerous level and will actually engage in a physical altercation with another driver.

Why is Road Rage on the Rise in Atlanta?
Lloyd Thomas
What’s the Difference between a Lump Sum Payout ...

Sometimes in life we are hit with the unexpected, especially with car accidents or other types of personal injuries. When settling a personal injury case, the payout will come in the form of either a lump sum or a structured settlement. As a personal injury attorney, Lloyd H. Thomas Law works with our clients to help them receive the best possible settlement for their case. Let’s take a look at the differences between lump sum payouts and structured settlements.

What’s the Difference between a Lump Sum Payout and a Structured Settlement?
Lloyd Thomas
When Should You Hire an Injury Attorney?

When you’ve been in an accident and have been hurt, you may need help right away. It’s important to realize that insurance companies don’t act fast, and sometimes ignore claims altogether. To avoid the hassle of dealing with the insurance company yourself, it’s time to hire a personal injury attorney. When it comes to hiring a personal injury attorney, it’s important to know what steps to take and what to look for. Read more below to educate yourself on the necessary steps to find a great injury lawyer.

When Should You Hire an Injury Attorney?
Auto Accidents
Lloyd Thomas
Hazards of Drunk Driving

We have all heard the phrase “Don’t drink and drive”, and most of us have that ingrained in our minds and make a conscious effort never to drive if we have been drinking. Whether you have a designated driver who is sober, or if you walk home, or if you call a cab or ride-sharing driver, there are plenty of options that allow you to get home safely. Unfortunately, not everyone follows the law.

Hazards of Drunk Driving

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5 Things to do after a Collision and 5 Things to Avoid

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5 Dos and Don’ts in the Aftermath of a Car Accident

Owning a personal automobile is a modern luxury that millions of people get to do each year in the United States. Being a car owner gives you the freedom to drive whenever you want and wherever you want. Best of all, you can get around without needing to rely on lifts from other people, public transportation, or rideshare services. However, year after year the most commonly filed type of personal injury claim is a car accident because of the amount of cars on the road. Lloyd H. Thomas Law is a truck accident and car accident attorney helping clients to get fair compensation after suffering a personal injury during a collision. There are some things that you should do after a collision and some things that you should avoid doing. Today, we are taking a look at both. 

What to Do Right after a Collision

In the immediate aftermath of a car accident, there are some things that are important for you to do in order to properly document the incident and protect yourself to make it easier to get a settlement.

  1. Get a Police Report. First off, call the police, or 911 if there is an emergency or serious injury, because you'll need a police report. Even if your injuries are not very serious, let the police officer know if you are hurt by saying something like, "I am injured, but I don't want an ambulance."

  2. Document the Incident. Be sure to take photos of all vehicles and of the scene. Additionally, you should write down what happened as soon as you can so that your memory is fresh and you don’t forget about important details.

  3. Make an Insurance Claim. Call your insurance company as soon as possible to report the collision and any injuries. It's likely that your insurance obligates you to do this.

  4. Exchange Information. Make sure that you get all insurance information that you can from the other drivers. Also, if there are any witnesses be sure to ask them for their contact information in case it is not available in the police report.

  5. Get Medical Treatment. Go for medical treatment as soon as possible to help prove to your insurance company that your injuries are a direct result of the Collison. Report all injuries from the top of your head to the bottom of your feet and if you have health insurance, please make sure to give that info to your medical provider.

What to Avoid Right after a Collision

Similarly, there are some things that you should avoid doing in the aftermath of an accident so that you don’t make the situation worse for yourself or harder to win in court.

  1. Do not assume that the other driver will be honest about causing the collision.

  2. Do not ever give a recorded statement to another driver's insurance company. Even your own insurance company wants to spend as little money as possible, so the less you say to all insurance companies the better.

  3. Do not leave the scene or move your vehicle until the police arrive and ask you to do so unless you have taken multiple photographs with the vehicles in their original position. 

  4. Do not fail to get any witness information (name, phone, address) that you can at the scene.

  5. Do not delay going for medical treatment.

Of course, many of the dos go hand-in-hand with the don’ts, but it must be reiterated how important these things are. The more well-documented the incident is and the more well-prepared you are for your case, the more likely you are to win your settlement. Also, it is important to hire an attorney to help you with your personal injury claim.

If You Need a Car Accident Attorney, Call Lloyd

We hope that you stay out there on the road! If you happen to find yourself in the aftermath of a collision in the future, be sure to follow these dos and don’ts to help you with your settlement, and then give Lloyd a call at (404) 848-8898 or send him a message. Lloyd H. Thomas is a car accident and personal injury attorney with the industry experience and knowhow needed to help you properly settle your case in court. You can expect us to have your back when life hits you with the unexpected!