(Estimated reading time: 3 minutes) Turning 16 and getting a driver’s license is a right of passage. Freedom and the open road call out to our children. Know the statistics about teenage drivers and ways to keep your young driver safe. Provisional Driver’s License (Class D) The state of Georgia implements restrictions for provisional driver’s…
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Distracted Driving: Texting
Distracted driving is any behavior that diverts your attention from the road; applying make-up, using a navigation system, and especially texting are all forms of distracted driving. To avoid becoming a statistic, don’t text and drive. Distracted Driving by the Numbers 58% of teenagers involved in accidents were distracted Cell phone use accounts for 12%…
Spring Is Here – And So Are the Motorcycles
Here in Georgia, Spring has a firm hold with highs in the upper 70’s and lows bottoming out at a balmy 50 degrees. After spending time inside during the winter, you are likely wanting to get out and enjoy this warmer sprig of air. Being out on our roadways comes with greater driving responsibility in…
Spring Break or Not, Watch Out
We may have all been expecting spring break this year, but regardless of the wrench COVID-19 has thrown into our annual plans, one fact remains. Spring is here. As the weather continues to warm up, more and more people will be venturing out of their homes to enjoy a breath of fresh air. Perhaps even…
How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Georgia?
In most situations, it is ideal to file a personal injury claim as soon as possible. However, at the Law Offices of Matthew C. Hines, we understand that the stress of experiencing a severe injury in an accident can be overwhelming, and many people are unsure about what legal action – if any – they…
What Happens to Your Car After an Accident
What Is Covered? What should I do after a car accident? If your car was damaged and the accident was solely the fault of someone else, you are entitled to compensation for that damage. And if you had any personal items or belongings in the car at the time of the accident, you can also…
Child Car Seat Safety and Laws in Georgia
Replacing Your Child Car Seat After an Accident With all the stress that comes along with being involved in a car accident, some people overlook the hazards of a compromised child car seat. In almost all cases, your child’s car seat would need to be replaced. Even if there was no child sitting in the…
How to Get the Most Out of Your Workers’ Compensation Case
Today I want to give you some tips on Workers’ Compensation. What’s important? What are some of the problems that people run into with workers’ compensation, and how to get them most out of your workers’ compensation settlement. Watch Matt’s video on getting the most out of your workers compensation. We just had a very…
Car Accident FAQS
We break down our most frequently asked questions when it comes to getting injured from a motor vehicle accident or on the job. We hope you will find this information useful and easy to remember for those times when it happens to you or a loved one. Please feel free to share or bookmark this…
When a Loved one Passes Away Due to a Wrongful Death
It’s not often that our Personal Injury Law Firm is involved in an injury that has resulted in death. And while this is a very tragic situation, there are various legal procedures that take place so that the family is protected and that the person does receive just for what happened. Read more on: Wrongful…
