Category: Auto Accident
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…
Identifying who caused a collision is vital for recovering compensation after a Georgia car accident. To determine fault, the drivers’ insurance companies will review the evidence to see which driver acted negligently. The negligent driver and their insurer must cover the other driver’s losses. The Georgia car accident…
Even though in parking lots are often low-speed collisions, they can still cause significant injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries. Right of way rules and proper parking lot design help protect the quality of life and safety for all users by reducing the risk of accidents and ensuring…
Georgia’s roads and highways have an extensive traffic camera network that allows officials to monitor traffic in real time. The state also provides these camera feeds to the public through the Georgia Department of Transportation website so motorists can plan their travel. However, car accident victims cannot request…
Most Georgia car accident claims for bodily injury or property damage are settled via negotiations with the at-fault driver’s auto insurance company. However, the liable party becomes personally responsible for paying for any accident-related losses their policy does not cover. Securing full compensation can be challenging when your…
If you were in an accident caused by an uninsured driver in Georgia and have uninsured motorist coverage on your auto insurance policy, you can file a claim with your insurance provider to cover your losses. Uninsured motorist claims are a crucial safety net for Georgia residents struck…
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,…
Georgia’s distracted driving law can confuse some motorists. The law prohibits texting while driving. However, it is not always illegal to talk on the phone while driving, which is where the questions arise. As a result, when a driver causes an accident while talking on the phone, an accident victim…
Without clear rules on merging, turning, or entering intersections, there would be chaos on Georgia roads. Yielding the right-of-way means letting another vehicle enter an intersection, turn, or merge into traffic before you proceed. However, don’t forget that right-of-way laws also apply to pedestrians and cyclists. What Is Georgia’s Law…