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When you get hurt in a car accident that another driver caused in Georgia, you may pursue compensation for your injuries and losses through a personal injury claim. Your case will need various kinds of evidence to prove the other driver’s fault for the accident. Traffic camera footage…
If you’ve been hurt in Georgia in an accident that was someone else’s fault, you may have the right to seek compensation through a personal injury claim. The personal injury process in Georgia can involve numerous steps: conducting a thorough accident investigation, submitting insurance claims or demand letters,…
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…