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Georgia law requires everyone with a vehicle registered in the state to buy liability insurance, including motorcycle owners. The minimum coverage amounts are $25,000 for injuries to one person, $50,000 for injuries to two or more people in the same crash, and $25,000 in property damage coverage. While…
Georgia’s modified comparative negligence rule entitles an injured motorist to compensation as long as they bear less than 50 percent of the fault for the car accident. However, a court may reduce the financial recovery in proportion to the party’s share of fault. Drivers who bear 50 percent…
If you’ve recently been hurt in an accident in Georgia, you might be thinking about pursuing a personal injury claim against the person who caused your injuries. If the person caused the accident while “on the job,” you might have a vicarious liability claim against their employer. Vicarious…
A Georgia truck accident is often a catastrophic event that could affect the rest of your life. You might have the right to compensation for your injuries, but how much can you recover? Unfortunately, it is hard to say, as the particular elements of your truck accident case…
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…