Category: Car Accidents

Responsibility for towing and storage costs after an accident depends on who caused the accident and the type of insurance they carry. If it’s unclear who caused it, you may need to use your insuran...

Georgia’s hands-free law places restrictions on using a cell phone behind the wheel. The law imposes consequences such as fines and driver’s license points on those who violate these restrictions....

Georgia does not require drivers to have uninsured motorist coverage. However, this optional form of insurance could protect you if you are in an accident caused by a driver who lacks sufficient insur...

A car accident case can take several months to over a year to settle. Most Georgia car accident claims settle within a few months of completing your medical treatment and after the full extent of your...

Georgia is not a no-fault state. Instead, Georgia is among many states that apply the “at-fault” doctrine. That means the person at fault for causing a car accident is responsible for paying for t...

Seeking compensation following a Georgia car accident can not only help you financially recover from physical injuries. It can also compensate you for post-traumatic stress. However, to recover damage...

Most personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning a client pays nothing unless they win their case or secure a settlement. Contingency fees in Georgia are typically a percentage of...

Brake checking is a dangerous practice that some drivers engage in when frustrated on the roads. Often, it’s an attempt to get a tailgating driver to back off. But it’s a risky maneuver that can e...

After a car accident, you may believe that apologizing is the right thing to do, regardless of who caused the crash. However, admitting fault for a car accident can jeopardize your future compensatio...

Parents in Georgia should familiarize themselves with the state laws governing the use of car seats. In Georgia, the law requires all children under the age of 8 to ride in a car seat or booster seat...