Category: Auto Accident
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…
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…
Distracted drivers are a major problem on our roadways. With the increased use of handheld devices by motorists, the chances of being involved in a car collision has never been greater. Daily, our firm sees victims injured due to the carelessness of another driver. The notion that the careless…
If another person is behind the wheel of your car when a collision occurs, determining whose insurance policy is responsible for paying damages can be complicated. Because every crash is unique, the specific policy that will cover the cost of injuries, replacement of damaged property, and other damages…
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…
A T-bone accident occurs when the front of one vehicle collides with the side of another vehicle. It’s one of the deadliest types of accidents that occur on Georgia’s roads. The severity of the impact involved in a T-bone collision often leads to serious injuries for those involved in…
Driving without insurance could result in fines, suspension of your driver’s license, future increases in insurance premiums, or even jail time. You could also be on the financial hook for the accident, which could easily cost tens of thousands of dollars. Drivers must understand the risks and legal…