Category: Auto Accident
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…
Many road users become confused about what to do when traffic lights are malfunctioning – a confusion that can lead to dangerous accidents. According to the Georgia Department of Driver Services, in the event that a traffic light has gone out entirely and an officer is not directing…
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…
Georgia’s dram shop laws may give drunk driving accident victims another avenue for pursuing compensation for their medical expenses and other financial losses by allowing them to hold third parties accountable. If you were recently injured in a car accident involving a drunk driver, you should know how…
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…