Legal Blog
Medical bills pile up fast after you suffer a severe injury in a car accident. If someone else’s negligence caused the crash, you may be eligible to recover compensation for your physical, emotional, and financial harm. However, in Georgia, as you go through the legal process, and until…
Left-turn accident fault in Georgia usually rests with the driver making the turn, as state law requires drivers to yield to oncoming traffic and turn left only when they can do so safely (O.C.G.A. § 40-6-71). However, every crash is unique, and circumstances may show the driver turning…
Amazon delivery vehicles are a constant presence on Georgia roads. If you get hurt in an accident with one of these vehicles, you might be wondering who to hold accountable. The answer is rarely simple. Amazon classifies its drivers as independent contractors working through third-party delivery companies, a…
In Georgia, drivers are required to exercise due care and yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk. So, when intersection accidents involve pedestrians, the driver typically is at fault. However, pedestrians can also cause crashes by crossing against the “don’t walk” light or darting into traffic. If a driver…
If an out-of-state driver hits your vehicle in Georgia, you may feel overwhelmed and face a highly stressful situation. You might wonder whether their home state’s laws apply, whether you’ll have to file suit somewhere else, or whether distance will make recovering compensation harder. The good news is…
If you are injured in an accident in a company car, you may have several potential sources of compensation. Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to pursue recovery through your employer’s auto insurance policy, workers’ compensation, and/or the at-fault driver’s insurance coverage. After a collision, it…
In Georgia, you can sue a bar or restaurant if they knowingly served alcohol to a driver who was either noticeably drunk or under age 21, and likely to drive soon, and that driver caused the crash that left you with severe injuries. Holding a business accountable through…
If you were hurt in a Georgia car accident involving a teenage driver, you probably have questions about how teen driver liability works and who will pay for your injuries. A car accident lawyer at Sherrod & Bernard, P.C., can investigate what happened and deal with the legal…
What happens when you get injured in a car accident in Georgia, get a copy of the police crash report, and realize that it’s wrong? To fix the report, you must gather evidence that proves the report is wrong, call the responding officer who wrote it, and ask…
Sometimes, car accidents in Georgia happen when (victim/not at- fault – something to show this isn’t for at-fault driveres) drivers aren’t wearing seatbelts. These injured drivers have the same question: Can I still recover money for my injuries? In most cases, the answer is yes. Still, drivers may…