Muchas personas usan el término “cobertura total”, pero ¿qué significa? En Georgia, todos los automovilistas deben tener al menos un seguro de cobertura mínima. Sin un seguro de cobertura mínima, un automovilista no puede registrar su vehículo, y podría recibir otras sanciones si sufre un accidente automovilístico. Sin embargo una cobertura mínima podría dejar a un automovilista en una...
Continue ReadingRollover accidents are among the most dangerous and potentially fatal types of car accidents. Those fortunate enough to survive a rollover often have severe injuries, many of which can be life-altering: broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, disfigurement, etc.. Rollover collisions are a small fraction of accidents on roads and highways, but they account for a large number of fatalities. ...
Continue ReadingWhat Is Lane Splitting? Lane splitting—also called lane filtering (although this practice usually refers to driving between stopped cars)—refers to a motorcycle rider driving between slow-moving or stopped traffic lanes. This is a dangerous practice, illegal practice. Motorcyclists may save time by doing it, but they put themselves and others at risk when they do so. How Lane Splitting...
Continue ReadingYour children’s safety and well-being are your highest priority-this includes keeping them safe in the car-That means using a car seat. But what are Georgia’s car seat laws? Children under a certain age or weight must be in an approved child-restraint system. The required type varies, depending on the child’s age, height, and weight. It might seem cumbersome, but...
Continue ReadingNeck pain is a common complaint following a car accident. Even seemingly minor accidents often result in whiplash and other soft-tissue neck injuries. Understandably, one of the most common questions we receive from prospective clients is, Can I sue for neck pain after a car accident? Yes, you can sue when another party’s negligence, recklessness, or intentional acts result...
Continue ReadingSi usted ha sido víctima de un accidente automovilístico, es importante que usted cuente con la ayuda de un abogado capacitado para transitar su proceso legal. Sin embargo, al haber tantos abogados de accidentes de autos en Atlanta, ¿cómo puede asegurarse usted de conseguir al mejor abogado para su caso? Esto dependerá de varios factores, por un lado, su...
Continue ReadingGeorgia’s Laws on Insurance Rates If you are involved in a wreck that was not your fault, your insurance premiums should not increase. O.C.G.A. § 33-9-40 prohibits an insurance carrier from raising your premiums if you did not cause the accident regardless of whether you take advantage of uninsured motorist coverage and/or medical payments coverage available under your insurance...
Continue ReadingIf you’re in an accident involving a rental car, you may want to know if your claim will proceed differently than in a car accident with a non-rental car. Car accidents can result in costly medical bills and lost wages from missing work, regardless of who owns the involved vehicles. You would like to pursue compensation for your injuries...
Continue ReadingPedestrian accidents are a common occurrence on Georgia’s roads. While it is typically the driver’s responsibility to avoid hitting a pedestrian, there are instances when the pedestrian can share some fault. When is a pedestrian at fault for a car accident? Some people mistakenly believe that the driver is always at fault for an auto-pedestrian accident in Georgia. However,...
Continue ReadingCar accidents can be devastating, both physically and financially. How much will your car accident cost you? If you suffered injuries in a car accident in Georgia, it is essential to be aware of current and potential future expenses so that you can take steps to protect yourself and your financial future. Read on to learn more about the...
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