If you have ever been in an auto crash, perhaps due to negligence on your part or recklessness of a third party, then it is likely that you would have a date in court. If that happens and your case is filed, it is a prerequisite for you to respond to questions from the lawyers…
Personal Injury
Driving Tips for When The Roads Are Wet And Slippery
Driving is one of the most convenient methods of transportation we’ve ever had the pleasure of using as a commodity. We use it so regularly that we just go on the road without really thinking what really awaits us out there. It’s bad enough as is to have to deal with potholes, traffic, and other…
10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring A Car Accident Lawyer
Trusting someone to carry your mantle of being represented in a legal battle is hardly a simple task. In fact, it is the most difficult thing you can do after enduring a personal injury collision. There’s a lot of factors to consider when a crippling event takes place, and picking the right lawyer to represent…
Rear Facing Car Seats Can Protect Children From Serious Harm During Accidents
What are the precautions needed to ensure children’s safety in car accidents? All the parents out there, whether they have an infant or a toddler need to read this. Angela Brown, mother of two daughters took to Facebook where she told people about a near-fatal accident she had with her daughters in February 2016. She…
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…
10 Reasons Why You Need A Lawyer After A Car Accident
If you happened to be injured during a car accident as a result of another’s actions on the road, then you must know that you have rights that are protected by law. You really want to be aware as to the kinds of protections you have under law in the event of a car crash,…
8 Things to Do After Every Car Accident
Thousands of people sustain property damage and personal injuries in motor vehicle accidents every year. Car crashes are stressful, to be sure. With presence of mind and attention to eight essentials, though, anyone can do what needs to be done in the moment and beyond. If you’re ever in a car wreck, here are eight…
8 Tips for Choosing the Right Drivers’ Insurance
Having driver’s insurance is an important — and legally mandatory — investment and requirement. In the perfect world, your insurer will step up and have your back in the event of any car wreck or personal injury collision. Car insurance is a lucrative business with seemingly countless companies competing for your annual premium dollars. No…
9 Things Never to Do After a Car Accident
Car wrecks are hard enough to deal with without making a mistake that will make them even more complicated in the immediate moment or lingering aftermath. Here are nine precautions about things to avoid. 1. Don’t leave the scene Fleeing the scene of an accident is a crime — even minor ones. Don’t make a…
Georgia Car Accidents and Your Rights
If you have been a victim of a car accident, you are likely familiar with the process of filing an insurance claim for property and personal damage. But what if that isn’t enough? The Law Offices of Matthew C. Hines can help you navigate Georgia car accident laws to obtain maximum compensation. Immediately Following a…
