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If you suffer injuries in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, you may wonder how you will cover your medical expenses while your personal injury case is pending. One way to manage those costs could be through a medical lien, allowing a healthcare provider or insurer to…
The practice of lane splitting, which involves riding a motorcycle between lanes of traffic, is illegal in Georgia under Georgia Code § 40-6-312. Because the practice is against the law, if you or the other party involved in an accident were lane splitting, it could impact your motorcycle…
Reporting a dangerous or drunk driver starts with dialing 911. Pull over or allow a passenger in your car to make the call. Try to provide the dispatcher with as much information as possible, including details about the driver’s alarming behavior, the license plate number, vehicle description, and…
Many accident victims ask whether they can sue for emotional distress in a personal injury lawsuit in Georgia. The answer is yes, but only in some instances. In this state, a person can seek compensation for emotional distress in a personal injury claim only when they have also…
It’s possible but difficult to file personal injury claims against a local or state government agency in Georgia. State law outlines special rules for these cases, including a shorter deadline to file a claim. Anyone wishing to sue a government agency will need legal help to overcome these…
If you have been in a crash, you are likely asking yourself, “Do I need a lawyer?” The truth is that you have nothing to lose by talking to an attorney after a car accident in Georgia. The car accident lawyers at Sherrod & Bernard, P.C., do not…
Proving negligence in a Georgia premises liability case requires you to show that the property owner or manager knew or should have known about the hazard that caused your injuries and should have repaired it or warned you about it, but they failed to do so. You can…
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…
We all think we know how car accidents are supposed to work. The drivers involved exchange insurance information, then go their separate ways and let the insurance companies sort it out. But what if the accident wasn’t your fault, and you’re facing serious medical bills, but can’t go…
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…