What 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 ReadingCar accidents are always a distressing experience. When the other driver is unlicensed and uninsured, the situation becomes even more complicated. Georgia law requires all drivers to possess a valid license and carry insurance. Unfortunately, many drivers in Georgia are uninsured, or drive on an invalid license. Neither changes how you determine who is liable for causing a car...
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 ReadingNavigating the legal process following a personal injury can be daunting. Having a competent and experienced Atlanta personal injury lawyer by your side is crucial. With many law firms to choose from, how can you narrow down the best personal injury lawyers in Atlanta? Finding the ideal personal injury attorney for you depends on various factors. Some of the...
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 ReadingSlipping and falling to the ground in Walmart is not on anyone’s to-do list. Unfortunately, it happens far too often. Walmart maintains over 5,000 retail operations, including Supercenters, Neighborhood Markets, and convenience stores. These stores owe customers and other visitors a duty to keep their premises reasonably safe, free from debris or spills that could cause someone to fall....
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 ReadingAlthough Georgia takes driving under the influence seriously, the state has its fair share of drunk-driving accidents. According to the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GGOHS), there were 402 drunk-driving-related traffic fatalities in 2020. Accidents and injuries resulting from drunk driving accidents in the Peach State are far too common. If a drunk driver causes a car accident...
Continue ReadingTruck accidents can cause enormous property damage and devastating injuries—especially for the driver and passengers of the smaller car. If you suffered injuries in one of these collisions, you might wonder, How long does a truck accident claim take to settle? The amount of time it takes to settle a truck accident lawsuit depends on a host of factors,...
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