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Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-285 Caused by Wrong Way DriverPosted on 5/24/2012
Eight People Hospitalized Due to Head-on Car Wreck in Fulton CountyPosted on 5/17/2012
Car Crash on Peachtree Blvd Leaves InjuriesPosted on 5/8/2012
Villa Rica Bans Cell Phones Without Hands Free Device While DrivingPosted on 5/7/2012

Your Accident in Douglas County, Georgia may be a Result of the 5 Types of Negligent Driving (Part B)

If you suspect that the driver who caused your accident in Douglas County, Georgia, was tailgating, speeding or engaging in other dangerous behavior, you should contact a Douglasville car accident lawyer as soon as possible.

Disregarding Traffic Laws, Drunk Driving and Succumbing to Distractions

Aside from tailgating and speeding, disregarding traffic laws can also lead to a serious car accident in Douglas County, Georgia. Drivers who plow through stop signs, run red lights, and fail to yield to pedestrians who have the right-of-way are a danger on the road.

Keep in mind that if the driver who caused your accident was ticketed, their citation can be used to your advantage in a personal injury claim.

Those who drive under the influence of drugs and alcohol, including medication that causes drowsiness and dizziness, are also negligent drivers. Their coordination, concentration, reaction time and judgment will be affected. Driving under the influence is criminal behavior. However, if the driver is criminally charged, you can still seek compensation through civil action with the assistance of a Douglasville car accident lawyer.

Drivers who distract themselves can also be proven negligent. These drivers take their eyes and mind off the road when talking or texting, slowing down to watch police activity, fumbling for fallen objects, changing the radio station, or inputting data in a GPS device.

According to a study conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the VirginiaTech Transportation Institute, distracted drivers can be factored into about 80% of accidents.

Liability in an Accident in Douglas County, Georgia

When determining whether a party can be held liable for your car accident, it must be proven that:

the driver had a duty to drive safely;
the driver breached that duty;
as a result of the driver's of duty, you were injured; and
you have medical documentation of your injuries and the losses associated with them (financial, professional, etc.).

Since medical documentation is crucial in a personal injury case, you must seek medical treatment immediately after your accident. Then you should contact a Douglasville car accident lawyer.

When It's Time to Contact a Douglasville Car Accident Lawyer

At Murphy & Associates our Douglasville car accident lawyer team is ready to answer your questions about Georgia personal injury law. We make it a point to provide useful, free information, so you can make an educated decision before you choose to hire us. If you have been injured and have questions about your accident or your potential personal injury case, start by visiting our article library for relevant and helpful information regarding injuries and cases. You can watch our videos for information from and about James Murphy, or request our FREE books on what to do after an accident or when buying insurance in Georgia. Contact us today - 770-577-3020.

Murphy & Associates handles car accident cases. If you have been injured in a Douglasville car accident and have questions for a Douglasville car accident lawyer, you may be interested in the following helpful information and ways to contact us:

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