Author: Bayuk Pratt LLC
It is difficult to state what the “average” whiplash damage settlement is in a Georgia car accident claim. The value of your specific case will depend on many factors, such as the severity of your injuries, medical treatment costs, lost wages, and other losses unique to your situation. Understanding these factors and how they can […]
If you suffered serious injuries and think someone else was at fault, a personal injury lawyer can help you determine whether you have a case. The injury attorney will look at how the accident happened, the severity of your injuries, and who might be legally responsible. Every situation is different, so it’s best to speak […]
Georgia law allows personal transportation vehicles (PTVs) like golf carts to operate on certain low-speed roads if they meet equipment requirements and local regulations. PTVs can only be driven on public streets designated by local governments with speed limits of 25 mph or lower. Operators must follow traffic laws while driving golf carts. Local governments […]
How is pain and suffering calculated in Georgia? Insurance companies use several formulas to place a value on these subjective losses, including the per diem and multiplier methods. Generally, more serious injuries result in larger payouts for pain and suffering. However, reducing a victim’s experience to basic mathematics can diminish the reality of their suffering. […]
After a Georgia car accident, there are several steps you should always take to protect your well-being and your legal right to seek compensation for your injuries. Even if you feel unhurt after the accident, you should seek medical attention. The full extent of some injuries, such as concussions, may not be immediately apparent. If […]
In Georgia, you have limited time to file a claim after a car accident. State law gives you two years to file a lawsuit, and the clock starts ticking on the car accident date. Missing this deadline can have consequences like losing negotiating power and the court dismissing your lawsuit. While it is natural to […]
The rules truck drivers must follow in Georgia come from federal and state agencies that regulate who can drive a commercial truck, the number of hours they can drive in a day, maintenance requirements, the minimum auto insurance they must carry, and the maximum dimensions and weight of their trucks. Violating these rules may be […]
Many people involved in truck accidents wonder how much money they might be able to recover by filing a personal injury claim. There are no fixed average settlement amounts for truck accidents in Georgia. The compensation you might receive depends on several factors, including the extent of your injuries, the amount of insurance coverage available, […]
As you may know from experience, some Atlanta intersections are more dangerous than others. Data shows “hot spots” for car accidents that you can find throughout the city. They are Atlanta’s most dangerous intersections. You should know the risk of getting into a car accident when you travel through these intersections and do your best […]
Georgia car accident reports contain extensive information about the injuries suffered by accident victims, damage to the vehicles, and factors suspected of contributing to the crash. Understanding how to read a police report is crucial to developing an Atlanta car accident claim. The Atlanta car accident attorneys at Bayuk Pratt have extensive experience using crash […]