August 21, 2025
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August heat in Georgia is brutal on tires. High pavement temperatures, heavy back-to-school traffic, and long interstate drives combine to dry out rubber, spike tire pressure, and expose weak spots. When a tread separates at highway speed, the result can be a violent loss of control—rollovers, multi-car pileups, and serious injuries. If you’re hurt in a tire blowout crash, knowing how fault works and what evidence to save can make the difference between a denied claim and a full recovery.
August 20, 2025
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Late August in Georgia means college football kickoffs, tailgates, and packed stadium districts from Midtown to Athens. Unfortunately, it also means a spike in drunk driving crashes, pedestrian injuries near stadiums, and late-night collisions on the way home. If you or a loved one is hurt in a game day wreck, understanding how Georgia’s fault rules and dram shop laws work can protect your health and your personal injury claim. Game day risk climbs for predictable reasons: heavy traffic, unfamiliar
August 17, 2025
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August means back-to-school runs, crowded carpool lanes, and jammed retail lots across metro Atlanta. Parking lots may feel “low speed,” but they’re one of the most dangerous places for pedestrians, students, and families—especially when drivers are distracted, reversing quickly, or cutting through lanes to beat traffic. If you’re hit on foot or injured in a parking lot collision, knowing how Georgia personal injury claims work can protect your health and your case. Parking lot crashes spike in late summer because
August 15, 2025
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As Georgia students head back to class, school buses are once again part of the morning and afternoon rush. The first weeks of the semester bring new routes, unfamiliar stops, impatient drivers, and crowded carpool lines—all factors that increase the risk of school bus collisions and loading-zone incidents. If your child is involved in a school bus accident, knowing what to do in the first 24–48 hours can protect your child’s health and strengthen a potential personal injury claim under
August 13, 2025
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August roadwork across Georgia brings lane shifts, narrowed shoulders, and sudden slowdowns that catch drivers off guard. Work zones around metro Atlanta, interstates, and suburban corridors tend to peak before Labor Day, which means more rear-end collisions, side-swipes during merges, and crashes involving construction vehicles. If you are hurt in a construction zone crash, understanding how fault works—and what evidence matters—can make a major difference in your personal injury claim. Construction zones are uniquely hazardous because traffic patterns change without
August 11, 2025
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August in Georgia brings pop-up thunderstorms, slick roads, and reduced visibility right when traffic ramps back up for school and late-summer travel. Those first minutes of rain lift oil and debris to the surface, creating a thin film that turns highways and city streets into skid zones. If you’re injured in a rain-related crash or a hydroplaning collision, understanding how fault is determined—and what evidence matters—can make all the difference in your recovery. Hydroplaning happens when your tires lose contact
August 9, 2025
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Labor Day caps the summer travel season, and preparation in late August can reduce your risk on Georgia highways. Heavy traffic, late-night driving, work-zone changes, and impaired motorists make the holiday one of the most crash-prone periods. If a negligent driver ruins your weekend, knowing the right steps can strengthen your personal injury claim. Holiday crashes often involve rear-end collisions in stop-and-go traffic, high-speed lane changes, multi-vehicle pileups, and DUI-related impacts after parties. Out-of-state drivers and rental cars add insurance
August 7, 2025
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Preseason practices and August heat can be a dangerous combination for student-athletes across Georgia. Two-a-days, conditioning drills, and full pads before proper acclimatization increase the risk of heat exhaustion, heatstroke, dehydration, and preventable injuries. If your child becomes ill during practice—or you suspect coaches ignored safety protocols—understanding how Georgia personal injury claims work can protect your family’s rights. Heat-related incidents rise in late summer because practices often occur during peak temperatures, hydration breaks are inconsistent, and some programs push intensity
August 5, 2025
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As students return to class across metro Atlanta, school zones fill with buses, carpool lines, walkers, and cyclists. The first weeks of August consistently bring a spike in rear-end collisions, crosswalk incidents, and bus-stop injuries. If you or your child is hurt during drop-off or pick-up, understanding how Georgia personal injury claims work can protect your health and your case. School-zone crashes surge this month because traffic patterns are new, parents are rushing, teen drivers are navigating unfamiliar routes, and
August 3, 2025
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Preseason practices ramp up in August, often in extreme heat. Without proper precautions, student athletes face preventable injuries—from heat illness to unsafe conditioning drills. If your child is hurt, here’s what matters. Why Risks Rise in August What To Do If Your Student Is Hurt Common Injuries and Damages Potential Liability How Gunn Law Group Can Help We work with medical and athletic-safety experts to prove what went wrong and pursue full compensation. If a preventable practice injury harmed your
