Category Archives: Auto Accidents
The Breakdown on Breaking Down: 6 To Do’s When Your Vehicle Fails
Chances are, you’ve been there before: you hear a sputter, a hiss, or some other disconcerting noise, and your car slows to a stop. Anything from a simple flat tire to a completely blown engine can leave you stranded. Breaking down on a roadway, whether a side street or a major highway, is a headache […]
When the Sun Goes Down, The Risk Goes Up: Staying Safe on The Road After Dark
Summer is almost here, and the days are getting longer. While this is wonderful, we also know that summertime means people tend to stay out later (since kids are out of school) and road-trip driving for summer vacations can put you out on the roads at all times of the night. While nighttime driving does […]
Habits to Make (and A Few to Break): Becoming a Safe Driver
New drivers are taught all kinds of rules and regulations when they take a driver’s education course, whether in school as a young teen, or as an adult at an actual driving school. Never driving while under the influence of alcohol or other substances, making sure to check your mirrors often, and using a turn […]
These Boots Are Made for Walking: Tips for Staying Safe As A Pedestrian
We have covered many topics related to being behind the wheel of a vehicle. We’ve tackled subject matter for teen drivers, tips for documenting an accident scene, and even what paperwork you need to keep in your car in case of an accident; however, we have NOT mentioned safety when you aren’t on the inside of a […]
Pack of Papers: 5 Documents You Need to Have in Your Vehicle at ALL Times
Here on the Sessums Law Group blog, we have written about what you should (and shouldn’t) do in the case of an automobile accident. However, something we haven’t yet covered is the documents you should have with you if, or when, you are in a collision. Having your paperwork in order before you ever need it […]
Knowing the “Zones”: 3 Common Car Accidents and How You Can Avoid Them
At Sessums Law Group, we see our fair share of vehicular accident victims come through our doors. We evaluate each case and each client carefully to make sure we are offering them the absolute best counsel and representation possible. Over time, we have noticed several trends in the cases of automobile collisions, specifically a trend […]
We Work for YOU: Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Lawyer
When you are facing a legal situation and are in need of a lawyer, it can be easy to feel like you are the one being hired. The legal jargon, court dates and requirements, etc. can leave you feeling lost, and if you don’t have the right person representing you in court, you very well could be. […]
Hit and Run Accidents: What Victims Need to Know
Being involved in a car accident of any kind is distressing and a headache for everyone involved. However, being involved in a hit and run is exponentially more stressful, especially if the driver at fault is never found. Victims of these types of collisions are often left fighting their own insurance companies for compensation to […]
Aftermath: The Weeks (and Months) After a Car Accident and What to Do
We recently shared with you what you should do immediately following a car accident if and when you happen to be involved in one. However, an accident, regardless of how minor, can have ramifications for weeks and months after the actual collision. So how should you handle the period of time following your crash? Take […]
Was It YOUR Fault? Common Mistakes that Lead to Accidents
Automobile accidents are never a fun experience. If you are the driver at fault though, a minor accident can turn into a MAJOR headache. Unfortunately, many drivers don’t realize just how simple it can be to be placed at fault in a car accident based on their behavior in mere seconds leading up to the […]
