Category: Auto Accident
If you’ve finished treatment for your injuries and the other side accepts liability, a settlement may be reached within a few months. Claims settled out of court generally take less time to resolve. If the claim goes to court and to trial, your case may take a year…
Hit-and-run is a crime in Georgia. If nobody is seriously injured, leaving the scene of a car accident is a misdemeanor. However, if someone is seriously hurt or killed in the collision, a hit-and-run becomes a felony. You may pursue compensation from the at-fault driver after a hit-and-run…
Frustrated drivers sometimes resort to brake checking when tailgated on Georgia roads. It is an attempt to get the tailgating driver to back off, but it’s a dangerous gamble. Brake checking can cause crashes ranging from rear-end accidents to multi-car pileups, putting everyone involved at risk of serious…
Have you been hurt in a motor vehicle accident in Georgia involving livestock? If so, you’re probably wondering about your right to compensation. After all, you can’t sue a cow. However, depending on the circumstances, the animal’s owner or other parties might be liable for what happened. What…
Tinnitus after a car accident can be related to a physical injury or in response to the loud noises of the crash, causing victims to experience ringing in the ears, pulsating, or buzzing sounds called phantom noises. It can be a persistent, constant presence requiring immediate medical attention…
If you have driven in Georgia, you might have noticed an interesting phenomenon. None of the vehicles on the road with Georgia plates have a license plate located on the front of them. In Georgia, state law does not require them. However, you may still encounter drivers on…
There is no average car accident settlement for soft tissue injury in Georgia. Many factors go into the settlement amount, including the severity of injuries, the impact of the injuries on the victim’s life, and the insurance policy limits of the at-fault driver. Car accidents often lead to…
If you were in an accident caused by an uninsured driver in Georgia and have uninsured motorist coverage on your auto insurance policy, you can file a claim with your insurance provider to cover your losses. Uninsured motorist claims are a crucial safety net for Georgia residents struck…
Most Georgia car accident claims for bodily injury or property damage are settled via negotiations with the at-fault driver’s auto insurance company. However, the liable party becomes personally responsible for paying for any accident-related losses their policy does not cover. Securing full compensation can be challenging when your…
Georgia’s roads and highways have an extensive traffic camera network that allows officials to monitor traffic in real time. The state also provides these camera feeds to the public through the Georgia Department of Transportation website so motorists can plan their travel. However, car accident victims cannot request…