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Hit-and-run is a crime in Georgia. If nobody is seriously injured, leaving the scene of a car accident is a misdemeanor. However, if someone is seriously hurt or killed in the collision, a hit-and-run becomes a felony. You may pursue compensation from the at-fault driver after a hit-and-run…
Georgia’s right of way laws specify when a road user has the right to enter an intersection, make a turn, change lanes, or otherwise move through traffic. A driver who violates these laws and causes a collision can be held liable for the consequences. If you’ve been involved…
No, Georgia is not a “no-fault” state. Georgia is a tort or “at-fault” state for auto insurance. This means drivers are financially responsible for the effects of any accidents they cause, and victims can seek compensation from the at-fault driver’s liability insurer. This liability insurance should pay car…
Many road users become confused about what to do when traffic lights are malfunctioning – a confusion that can lead to dangerous accidents. According to the Georgia Department of Driver Services, in the event that a traffic light has gone out entirely and an officer is not directing…
A dash cam could be critical in your auto insurance claim or car accident lawsuit after a crash. When seeking compensation for your injuries, it’s essential that you have as much evidence as possible. Dash cam footage is among the most compelling evidence you can have. Seeing is…
A personal injury lawyer may pursue an injury lawsuit on behalf of an injured person, even if the case lacks direct evidence of negligence. A legal doctrine called res ipsa loquitur allows an injured party to demonstrate the at-fault party’s negligence solely through circumstantial evidence. The Latin phrase…
A breach of duty occurs when someone doesn’t uphold their legal obligations to another party. In the context of Georgia personal injury claims, a breach of duty typically involves someone injuring another person through their actions or failure to act, such as by speeding or drinking and driving….
“Catastrophic injury” often comes up as a term in Georgia personal injury cases. So, it is essential to understand what the term means, especially if you seek to recover compensation in an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit for harm inflicted on you by another. A catastrophic injury…
The actions you take after a car accident can significantly affect your ability to pursue compensation for any injuries, lost income, property damage, and other losses you may have incurred. Making mistakes during the car accident claim process can prove costly. Here are eight mistakes to avoid when…
In Georgia, an improper lane change occurs when a driver switches lanes in a way that puts motorists at risk of an auto accident. This may occur when a driver fails to check their blind spots, drives aggressively, or tries to cut in front of a vehicle. When…