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If a Georgia car accident caused your miscarriage, you can hold the at-fault party responsible. State law allows parents to recover compensation after the death of an unborn child to cover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses. While no amount of money can make…
Many drivers are likely familiar with the five most dangerous highways in Georgia. A recent study by MoneyGeek identified stretches of Moreland Avenue (Georgia 42), I-20, I-285, Georgia 85, and Old National Highway (Georgia 279) as the state’s leading roads for accidents and deaths. Unsurprisingly, the majority of…
Scanning the road at least 12 seconds ahead can help you avoid collisions. You can see upcoming obstacles and have ample time to react to changes in the road. Staying alert and aware on the road not only protects you from car accidents but also keeps other drivers…
Identifying who caused a collision is vital for recovering compensation after a Georgia car accident. To determine fault, the drivers’ insurance companies will review the evidence to see which driver acted negligently. The negligent driver and their insurer must cover the other driver’s losses. The Georgia car accident…
Most states require vehicles to pass a car inspection before drivers can register them or renew their registration, but Georgia does not. Unless you want to register your car in one of 13 counties in the Atlanta metro area, you don’t need to worry about an inspection. Drivers…
Speed can play a significant role in determining liability in a Georgia car accident case. If the evidence shows that a driver was speeding, they may be at fault. Even if other factors contributed to the collision, speeding increases the likelihood that a driver will face liability. However,…
A motorcycle accident can have a wide range of physical consequences, from minor bruising and road rash to severe injuries like broken bones, spinal cord damage, and traumatic brain injuries. Victims may experience immediate pain and soreness as well as delayed symptoms that emerge days or weeks after…
In Georgia, an improper lane change occurs when a driver switches lanes in a way that puts motorists at risk of an auto accident. This may occur when a driver fails to check their blind spots, drives aggressively, or tries to cut in front of a vehicle. When…
Admitting fault for a car accident to insurance companies or other drivers involved could complicate your ability to recover fair compensation. You might also be wrong. Numerous parties may be to blame for a wreck, and determining fault requires a thorough investigation. Are There Things I Should…
The Georgia Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division states that all children must ride in the back if they’re under the age of 8 and less than 57 inches tall. Children under the age of 8 must sit in an appropriate car seat or booster seat. These standards help…