Author: Bayuk Pratt LLC
Georgia law follows an at-fault system for car accidents, determining who pays the medical bills after a crash occurs. As a result, the driver who is found responsible for the car accident is also responsible for covering any resulting medical expenses. How Do You Determine Fault for the Accident? In Georgia’s at-fault system, you must […]
Lane-splitting is illegal under Georgia law. According to Ga. Code § 40-6-312, motorcyclists cannot pass automobiles or trucks in the same lane. The penalties for lane-splitting can include fines and points on your license. Atlanta’s notorious traffic congestion might tempt motorcyclists to weave between lanes of slow-moving vehicles. However, this driving maneuver puts riders at […]
Typically, in a left-turn accident in Georgia, the driver who turned left faces liability for any injuries that result from the crash. Oncoming drivers have the right of way. So, the person turning left must yield to them before turning. Making a hazardous left turn may constitute negligence if you cause an accident. However, this […]
Wrongful death actions are legal claims that can result in surviving family members recovering compensation for the financial and personal losses they incur due to a loved one’s death. On the other hand, survival actions represent the continuation of personal injury claims the deceased person could have pursued had they survived their injuries. After a […]
In Georgia, certain family members, such as a decedent’s spouse, children, or parents, may file a wrongful death claim. When a decedent leaves no eligible surviving family members, the administrator or executor of their estate can bring the wrongful death claim on behalf of the decedent’s next of kin. An experienced Georgia wrongful death lawyer […]
In Georgia, if someone loses their life because of another person’s carelessness, recklessness, or intentional actions, their family has the right to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit against the responsible party. This legal process allows loved ones to seek compensation for what they have lost and hold the party accountable for their actions. How […]
Georgia law requires all drivers to carry at least $25,000 in bodily liability coverage per injury, $50,000 in bodily liability coverage per accident, and $25,000 in liability coverage for property damage. Note that liability coverage is for accidents the policyholder causes – it does not cover the policyholder’s own bodily injuries or property damage. If […]
In Georgia, you can hold a driver who causes a car accident liable for covering the cost of your rental car. The at-fault driver’s liability insurance provider typically bears this expense. However, how much the insurer will pay depends on the specific limits of the insurance policy. How Is Fault Determined in a Georgia Car […]
Deadly Midtown Crash Underscores Hazards at Atlanta Intersections A recent crash between a Tesla car and a box truck at one of Midtown Atlanta’s busiest — and most dangerous — intersections left two people dead and three critically injured, according to multiple news reports. The details of the intersection crash, as reported by local media, […]
One of the first steps you should take after a car accident in Georgia is to request your police accident report. While you may not offer the report as evidence in a trial, you will still need the crash report as you establish your car accident claim. Here, we provide a guide for getting police […]