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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….
Georgia’s comparative negligence law affects the compensation a victim might receive in a personal injury claim if they were partially at fault. If they were less than 50 percent responsible, their compensation would be reduced proportionately. If they were 50 percent or more at fault, they can’t recover compensation…
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…
Unlike some states, Georgia’s personal injury laws do not cap the amount of money an individual can recover in economic or non-economic damages. While there are caps on some punitive damages and in other specific cases, some exceptions apply. A Georgia personal injury lawyer can give you a better idea…
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…
Worker’s compensation covers financial losses, including medical expenses, missed wages, and reduced earning capacity. However, it does not cover pain and suffering. Personal injury settlements may compensate for non-economic injuries like pain and suffering, loss of companionship, or lower quality of life. How Is Pain and Suffering Defined?…
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?…
Employees who suffer catastrophic injuries may need surgery to repair the damage. Severe injuries can also leave workers with permanent impairments, making it necessary for an injured worker to pursue a workers’ comp settlement and medical benefits. Having surgery for a work injury can increase the size of…
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…