Georgia Personal Injury Blog
When you’re injured in a car accident, it’s crucial to remember that insurance companies are for-profit businesses. Insurance adjusters will try to minimize your claim if possible. If you sustained serious injuries, speak with an experienced car accident lawyer before accepting any settlement offer. Knowing how to handle insurance adjusters after a car accident can […]
Traffic offenses such as speeding, drunk driving, or reckless driving can affect a car accident claim. Drivers who cause accidents due to traffic violations may face more than fines and other criminal penalties. They can also face civil liability for any harm they cause others to suffer due to their traffic violation. If you have […]
Pedestrians in Georgia have the right to cross at intersections, but they must yield to oncoming traffic if they cross the road outside a crosswalk, or “jaywalk.” If a pedestrian fails to yield and gets hit by a vehicle outside an intersection, they may face challenges in seeking compensation. If a car recently struck and […]
Electric scooters have become incredibly popular in recent years. But are they street-legal? In short, electric scooters are legal in Georgia as long as you meet the requirements for riding one. Specifically, you must be at least 15 years old and follow traffic laws like other vehicles. As long as you follow these rules and […]
Georgia is one of 19 states with universal helmet laws. That means every motorcycle rider and passenger must wear a DOT-approved helmet, regardless of age or experience. Violating Georgia’s mandatory helmet law is a misdemeanor and can result in fines and even criminal penalties. Aside from the legal requirements, wearing a motorcycle helmet is safer […]
Because no two car accidents are the same, average car accident settlement numbers provide only limited information when it comes to estimating the amount which may be recoverable in your case. Settlement amounts vary widely, depending on factors like the type of accident, the severity of the injuries, and the financial losses incurred. With so […]
Uninsured motorist coverage pays for your losses when you are involved in a Georgia car accident that is caused by a driver who lacks auto insurance liability coverage. You can file an uninsured driver claim through your auto insurance policy to cover medical bills, lost income, and other costs resulting from the accident. Uninsured motorist […]
Georgia’s Hands-Free Law prohibits drivers from holding a cell phone while driving. Drivers are not allowed to write, read, or send texts, emails, or social media messages. Watching or recording videos is also illegal, except for navigational use and dash cams. Georgia lawmakers passed the law to protect lives and reduce the number of motor […]
With multiple vehicles converging from different directions, heavy foot traffic, and changing traffic signals, any intersection presents an increased risk of driver error and severe car accidents. However, in Atlanta, some intersections are significantly more dangerous than others. Based on traffic crash statistics, some of Atlanta’s most dangerous intersections include the following: Moreland Avenue and […]
A study by the Monash University Accident Research Centre found that darker-colored cars, such as black vehicles, have a higher accident rate, and white vehicles are safer due to increased visibility. White cars may be easier to see, while dark cars may be harder to detect in certain lighting conditions. Yet, as experienced car accident […]