Georgia Personal Injury Blog
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 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 […]