Category: Car Accident
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]