Category: Auto Accident
A serious rear-end car accident can have a serious impact on your life. Georgia rear-end accidents can cause severe injuries, requiring costly long-term medical care. Victims often suffer emotional trauma from these rear-end collisions, as well. If you have been injured in a rear-ender that was the fault…
In many circumstances, being involved in a multi-vehicle car accident can affect the amount of compensation you can recover for your injuries. If you were in no way responsible for the collision, you are still eligible to recover full compensation for your medical bills, lost income, and other…
The at-fault party’s insurance should pay for your rental car in Georgia. If not, your collision coverage may cover the expense, and your insurer can seek reimbursement from the other party’s insurance company. Understanding how this process works can ease your concerns about rental car costs and other…
According to Georgia’s seat belt laws, anyone in the front seat of a passenger vehicle must wear a seat belt. Minors in any seat must be secured with a seat belt or an age-appropriate safety or booster seat. These laws are in place to protect all vehicle occupants from danger….
Hidden injuries from a car accident often take hours, weeks, or days after the collision to appear. If your abdomen suddenly becomes painfully swollen, you have persistent soreness or stiffness in your shoulders or neck, or you experience chronic headaches that worsen over time, you should seek medical…
A police report may help you pursue compensation after a Georgia motor vehicle accident. You can request a Georgia police accident report from the law enforcement agency itself or the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). You may also purchase a police report online for immediate download. Our Georgia car accident…
If you were in a car accident in Georgia, you might wonder what the average settlement is for a case like yours. However, there is no such thing as an “average” settlement. The value of a car accident case will vary depending on several factors, such as the severity…
Georgia law requires children under 18 to be properly restrained in moving vehicles, regardless of where they are seated. Seat belts are not legally required for adult backseat passengers in Georgia. But wearing a seat belt is still highly recommended for safety. What Are Georgia’s Seat Belt Laws?…
Without clear rules on merging, turning, or entering intersections, there would be chaos on Georgia roads. Yielding the right-of-way means letting another vehicle enter an intersection, turn, or merge into traffic before you proceed. However, don’t forget that right-of-way laws also apply to pedestrians and cyclists. What Is Georgia’s Law…
To ensure you receive compensation for lost income with your car accident claim in Georgia, you must provide evidence of how much money you lost due to your injuries. Documentation can include medical records, doctor’s notes, a letter from your employer detailing your missed time at work, and…