Bicycle Accidents
Cesar Cobo | February 25, 2026 | Bicycle Accidents
2,584 words • 14 min read Getting hit by a car while cycling is terrifying. One moment you’re riding, the next you’re on the ground dealing with injuries, a damaged bike, and mounting medical bills. Georgia follows a fault-based insurance system, which means the at-fault driver’s insurance should cover your damages. However, insurance companies often… read more
Cesar Cobo | February 25, 2026 | Bicycle Accidents, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck Accident
2,279 words • 12 min read Left-turn accidents in Georgia typically place fault on the turning driver, but liability isn’t always automatic. Under Georgia law, drivers making left turns must yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic. However, fault determination depends on multiple factors, including the actions of both drivers, intersection timing, and traffic conditions. Georgia’s… read more
Cesar Cobo | January 21, 2026 | Bicycle Accidents, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck Accident
1,663 words • 9 min read Hit and run accidents leave victims with devastating injuries, mounting medical bills, and countless questions about their legal rights. Under Georgia law, a hit and run occurs when a driver involved in an accident fails to stop and provide required information or render aid when legally obligated to do… read more
Cesar Cobo | December 2, 2025 | Bicycle Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents
Infected road rash after an accident can quickly transform a painful but manageable injury into a life-threatening medical emergency. Road rash—the skin abrasion that occurs when your body slides across pavement during a motorcycle crash—creates open wounds that provide a direct pathway for dangerous bacteria to enter your system. What starts as surface-level scraping can… read more
Cesar Cobo | December 2, 2025 | Bicycle Accidents, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents
You walk away from a car accident feeling fine, relieved that you avoided serious injury. Days later, a sharp pain shoots through your neck when you turn your head. Your shoulders ache, and headaches plague your daily routine. What you’re experiencing could be delayed whiplash symptoms—a common but often misunderstood consequence of motor vehicle accidents…. read more
lmccullough@hawklawgroup.com | October 20, 2022 | Bicycle Accidents
1,936 words • 10 min read You can feel fine after a crash—and still be seriously injured. Bike accidents often lead to internal injuries, and spleen damage is one of the more common and dangerous outcomes. The problem is timing. Symptoms don’t always show up right away. What seems minor at first can turn into… read more
lmccullough@hawklawgroup.com | October 27, 2021 | Bicycle Accidents
Ride to the Right Bicyclists are required to ride in designated bike lanes, except when it would put them or others in immediate danger. When riding on roads without bike lanes, you must stay as far to the right as you reasonably and safely can. Local Ordinances Govern Sidewalk Riding Is it illegal to ride… read more