Category: Auto Accident
If a Georgia car accident caused your miscarriage, you can hold the at-fault party responsible. State law allows parents to recover compensation after the death of an unborn child to cover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses. While no amount of money can make…
Many drivers are likely familiar with the five most dangerous highways in Georgia. A recent study by MoneyGeek identified stretches of Moreland Avenue (Georgia 42), I-20, I-285, Georgia 85, and Old National Highway (Georgia 279) as the state’s leading roads for accidents and deaths. Unsurprisingly, the majority of…
Scanning the road at least 12 seconds ahead can help you avoid collisions. You can see upcoming obstacles and have ample time to react to changes in the road. Staying alert and aware on the road not only protects you from car accidents but also keeps other drivers…
Most states require vehicles to pass a car inspection before drivers can register them or renew their registration, but Georgia does not. Unless you want to register your car in one of 13 counties in the Atlanta metro area, you don’t need to worry about an inspection. Drivers…
Speed can play a significant role in determining liability in a Georgia car accident case. If the evidence shows that a driver was speeding, they may be at fault. Even if other factors contributed to the collision, speeding increases the likelihood that a driver will face liability. However,…
The Georgia Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division states that all children must ride in the back if they’re under the age of 8 and less than 57 inches tall. Children under the age of 8 must sit in an appropriate car seat or booster seat. These standards help…
All registered vehicles in Georgia must be covered by automobile insurance. The minimum insurance policy amounts are $25,000 per person and $50,000 per crash in bodily injury liability coverage, and $25,000 per crash in property damage liability coverage. Being injured in an accident with an uninsured driver can…
If you’ve been in a car accident in Douglasville, Georgia, you are not alone. In 2017, there were nearly 4,300 car accidents in Douglas County, of which a third resulted in injuries, according to the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. No matter how severe your injuries are,…
In 2018, the Hands-Free Georgia Act made it illegal for drivers to hold or use a cell phone or other handheld device while operating a vehicle. This law prohibits drivers from making calls, sending or reading texts and emails, and browsing social media by handling their phones. Did…
Car accident attorneys in Georgia usually charge a percentage of what they recover for their clients as their fee. This percentage should be agreed upon beforehand, often in your retainer agreement. You will typically only owe them money if they win your case. Legal fees are a cause…