Barrios & Virguez January 2018

Know Your Rights GEORGIA AUTO ACCIDENTS

Car accidents strike us or our loved ones when we least expect them. In 2011, the Georgia Governor’s Office of Safety estimated that over 1,200 people were killed in auto accidents. After such a traumatic event, it’s vital you understand both your responsibilities and your rights. When you’ve been involved in a crash, there are important steps you should take. GATHER INFORMATION It’s important you get the insurance, plate numbers, and contact information of all other parties involved in the accident. If there are witnesses at the scene, be sure to request their information as well. DON’T ADMIT FAULT Regardless of what happened, keep your emotions in check. Be courteous, but do not discuss details of the crash to anyone except police, insurance agents, or your personal attorney. CALL LAW ENFORCEMENT After an auto accident, the authorities are there to help. We understand people living in the state of Georgia without immigration documents may be hesitant to interact with law enforcement for fear of deportation. Please know you have a right to file a claim if you were injured by a negligent driver, regardless of your immigration status. If you or your family members do not feel comfortable interfacing with law enforcement, an experienced personal injury lawyer can act as an intermediary, gathering all requisite documents on your behalf.

SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION It is important you receive treatment for any pain or discomfort the accident may have caused. Be sure to keep a record of all doctor visits, therapy sessions, and prescriptions you receive over the course of your recovery. CALL AN ATTORNEY While not mandatory, an experienced personal injury attorney can help you seek compensation for your injuries. This can help you and your loved ones afford accident-related medical expenses, lost wages, and psychiatric care. As a firm specializing in both immigration and personal injury law, we are uniquely equipped to answer any questions you may have about your right to seek compensation.

THE MONTH OF JANUARY WAS NAMED AFTER THE ROMAN GOD JANUS. JANUS IS THE ROMAN GOD OF? TRIVIA TRI I WHAT IS THE AMERICAN BIRTH FLOWER FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY?

HAVE A LAUGH

a. Daisy b. Snowdrop

a. Beginnings b. Resolutions c. Celebrations d. War

c. Morning Glory d. Honeysuckle

WHAT AMERICAN HOLIDAY IS CELEBRATED ON THE THIRD MONDAY OF JANUARY?

IN AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA DAY IS CELEBRATED ON?

a. Washington’s Birthday b. Memorial Day c. Martin Luther King Jr. Day d. Columbus Day

a. Jan. 14 b. Jan. 7 c. Jan. 26 d. Jan. 30

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