Your 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 ReadingPet owners worldwide treat the animals in their homes not as pets but as family. However, for pet owners with serious injuries or disabilities, their service dog can serve as a lifeline and a lifesaver. These animals provide dedicated and loyal care to their owners while easing the difficulties, anxieties, and dangers of their everyday lives. If you were...
Continue ReadingMore and more Georgians are driving electric vehicles (EVs) on state roads and highways, including some of us here at MG Law! While EVs offer undeniable benefits, it’s crucial to acknowledge and address the potential safety risks they pose. Of course, if you’ve been in a collision with an EV, the experienced Georgia accident attorneys at MG Law are...
Continue ReadingWhether you’re dealing with minor injuries or facing a long recovery, understanding how to maximize your car accident settlement is crucial. However, learning how to get more money from a car accident settlement is a lot more than just having severe injuries. It’s also a matter of how much evidence you have and avoiding negotiation traps set by the...
Continue ReadingIf you suffered injuries in an auto accident, a crucial tool for your lawsuit is a copy of your Atlanta accident report. The Georgia Uniform Motor Vehicle Accident Report is the form used by all reporting agencies for an auto accident, which contains important information that can support your claim. Georgia law permits those injured in an accident to...
Continue ReadingHas anyone ever told you that it’s okay to go over the speed limit in certain situations? If so, this person might be mistaken, just like many other drivers in Georgia. And it’s bad advice like this that leads to hundreds of speeding-related accidents in our state. If you were hurt in one of these speeding accidents, contact MG...
Continue ReadingAfter a car accident, you need time to heal from your injuries. So, it’s common to have to take time off from work. However, the loss in income can put a serious strain on your family’s financial situation. Georgia law allows car accident victims to file a personal injury claim to recover compensation for the losses they incurred from...
Continue ReadingIf you’ve been in a Georgia car accident and have a pre-existing condition, you may have many questions. Can I get a car accident settlement for a pre-existing condition? How does my pre-existing condition affect my personal injury claim? While insurance companies may attempt to use your condition to reduce or deny compensation, Georgia law protects your right to...
Continue ReadingReceiving a check from the other party’s insurance company after a Georgia car accident can be confusing and emotionally charged. You may be wondering what to do next and ask yourself, Should I cash an insurance check? Is cashing the check a good idea? What does accepting the compensation mean for your case? The temptation to accept the quick...
Continue ReadingWhen a driver’s negligence causes a car accident and results in someone’s loss, the victim can file a lawsuit to recover their damages. However, you can lose your right to file a lawsuit if you wait too long. The car accident statute of limitations in Georgia creates a two-year time limit during which the person who suffers injuries, called...
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