Category: Auto Accident
In 2018, the Hands-Free Georgia Act made it illegal for drivers to hold or use a cell phone or other handheld device while operating a vehicle. This law prohibits drivers from making calls, sending or reading texts and emails, and browsing social media by handling their phones. Did…
Car accident attorneys in Georgia usually charge a percentage of what they recover for their clients as their fee. This percentage should be agreed upon beforehand, often in your retainer agreement. You will typically only owe them money if they win your case. Legal fees are a cause…
A T-bone accident occurs when the front of one vehicle collides with the side of another vehicle. It’s one of the deadliest types of accidents that occur on Georgia’s roads. The severity of the impact involved in a T-bone collision often leads to serious injuries for those involved in…
Driving without insurance could result in fines, suspension of your driver’s license, future increases in insurance premiums, or even jail time. You could also be on the financial hook for the accident, which could easily cost tens of thousands of dollars. Drivers must understand the risks and legal…
Georgia’s right of way laws specify when a road user has the right to enter an intersection, make a turn, change lanes, or otherwise move through traffic. A driver who violates these laws and causes a collision can be held liable for the consequences. If you’ve been involved…
If you’ve been hurt in a car accident in Georgia, you can hold the at-fault driver accountable for the ways your injuries have affected your life – including for the pain and suffering they caused you. However, recovering fair compensation can be challenging without the help of an experienced Georgia car…
If you were hurt in a Georgia car accident, you may be looking at a growing pile of medical bills and wondering how you’re possibly going to afford them. Many people assume that their medical costs are automatically covered if another driver was at fault for the crash. However,…
Many car accidents in Georgia occur at intersections and involve one vehicle making a left turn. While every left turn accident has unique characteristics, the general rule is that the driver turning left must yield to traffic coming toward them. That typically makes the driver turning left at…
No, Georgia is not a “no-fault” car insurance state. Georgia is a tort or “at-fault” state for auto insurance. This means drivers are financially responsible for the effects of any accidents they cause, and victims can seek compensation from the at-fault driver’s liability insurer. This liability insurance should pay…
In Georgia, the motorist who rear-ends another vehicle is presumed to be at fault for the wreck. However, this isn’t always the case. Understanding how to determine fault after a crash is crucial for anyone with rear-end accident injuries. At Sherrod & Bernard, P.C., we have extensive experience…