Some people believe having just one or two drinks means it is safe to drive. Many drivers pay little attention to their BAC levels before getting behind the wheel. However, under Georgia law, motorists are prohibited from operating a motor vehicle when blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels are at 0.08% or more. Because everybody reacts …
Even law-abiding citizens find themselves feeling nervous when stopped by police. In part, people may feel anxiety when interacting with law enforcement because they may not fully understand their rights when pulled over. Whether you know your rights or not, you have many rights when police decide to stop your vehicle. However, if you have …
Were you or a loved one injured in a car accident? If you were, you might be given the option of being treated in a local emergency room. You should accept any such treatment if it is offered to ensure you get the medical care and support you need. Some car accident injuries can be …
If you are in a car accident while pregnant, seek medical attention immediately. Even if you are not hospitalized after an accident, you can suffer from complications that can put both you and child at risk. If you are not taken to the hospital in an ambulance immediately after the accident, go to the emergency …
According to O.C.G.A. § 40-6-273, you are legally obligated to report an auto accident to 911 or the nearest police department, county sheriff, or state patrol if the following conditions apply to the crash: Someone sustained an injury or died in the accident The property damage likely exceeds $500 The locality where the crash happened …
The failure to stop at a red light is one of the most commonly ignored rules of the road. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the leading causes of car accidents. So, if someone ran a red light and hits you, you could sue them for the resulting property damage, medical bills, and other losses you …
Right-of-way is an integral part of Georgia law. As outlined in O.C.G.A. § 40-6-70 through § 40-6-77, these laws ensure roadways are safe for all who use them. Violation of these laws can lead to accidents with subsequent fines and even jail time for the at-fault driver. Therefore, knowing the ins and outs of these …
If you get in an accident in a company car, you can seek compensation for your injuries. Your employer can be liable if you were in a motor vehicle collision, whether you were driving or riding as a passenger. Even if you caused the accident, your boss could have some legal responsibility as long as …
Yes, you can pursue compensation after a car accident on private property, but there will be a few procedural differences. Although you might not have realized it at the time, you most likely drive on private property frequently. For example, when you run errands, you might park your car in the grocery store or shopping …
Car accidents in Georgia result in a number of injuries. Whiplash represents one of the most common outcomes of a collision, generally caused when the forces of impact jerk your head forward and back. Whiplash often leads to pain, discomfort, and a reduced range of motion. Considering these factors, it’s normal to wonder: how long …
You may be surprised to find that the teen’s parents could share liability for their child’s car accidents. Teen drivers have been known to cause catastrophic and even fatal car accidents due to negligent driving. If you suffered serious injuries in a collision caused by a team driver, you might wonder how to recover the …
If you suffered harm in an accident when merging or changing lanes, you must prove negligence and liability. This involves showing that because another party acted carelessly or recklessly, you were injured and suffered harm. Proving liability is crucial to recovering compensation for your injury-related losses. While recovering from a life-altering condition, you might not …
An auto accident can result in the utter destruction of your car. It will likely be considered a total loss if your vehicle is unsafe or inoperable after a collision beyond a reasonable repair cost. Your or a liable party’s auto insurance carrier will be responsible for determining if your vehicle is totaled. They will …
After you have suffered serious injuries in an accident, you may turn to online car accident settlement calculators to determine how much your case could be worth. However, you may be surprised to find that these calculators do not accurately reflect the value of your claim. If you are hoping to find out how much …
Car accidents can happen at any time and occur in several ways. The scenarios can range from minor to severe collisions, and these collisions can happen when you least expect them. Rear-end collisions are one of the most common types of car accidents. In fact, they account for almost a third of all car accidents, …
You can pursue compensation for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after a car accident. You can also recover damages for other related expenses, such as physical therapy, medications, and mental health services. To recover compensation after a car accident, you must prove that because another party acted negligently, you suffered harm. This is where matters can …
Road hazards can cause devastating injuries and collisions. When you suffer critical injuries in an accident caused by dangerous roads, you may be wondering what legal options are available to you. If you hope to recover compensation for your suffering, you must prove that someone else’s negligence caused your injuries. But who is responsible for …
There is no exact timeline for a car accident settlement because multiple factors are involved, and every accident is different. Moreover, the time it takes to resolve a car crash case varies based on its facts and details. In fact, it can take just a few weeks to several months or longer to settle these …
In most cases, your Georgia car insurance should cover other drivers. Generally speaking, most types of auto insurance coveragwe in Georgia goes with the vehicle, not the policyholder. If you loan your vehicle to someone else and they cause a collision, your auto liability coverage will be the primary insurance. This is not an across-the-board …
If your car got damaged in a collision, you might wonder, Can you file a diminished value claim after a Georgia car crash? The answer is yes, often you can. There are certain rules regarding how diminished value claims work in our state. In general, however, Georgia allows people to seek a recovery of these …
You might wonder who is liable if a driver’s ed student crashes into your vehicle. Who will pay for your losses if you got hurt or your property was damaged in the crash? The student does not yet have a driver’s license, but that does not mean that they cannot be liable for careless driving. …
It’s likely that your insurance rate will increase if you are pulled over and receive a citation for distracted driving. Whether your insurance rate increases depends on the state you live in, and in Georgia, it’s common for drivers to see their vehicle insurance rates jump after getting that ticket. However, there are other ways …
If we had to list the best driving apps to have on your phone, we’d be here all day. Thankfully, we’ve narrowed down these apps and placed them into three categories based on their navigational tools, safety, and miscellaneous benefits. All of the apps on this list are free to download and compatible with both …
Unfortunately, staged crashes happen all the time. Scammers purposely cause collisions in the hopes of filing a fraudulent insurance claim and holding you legally responsible. They recover monetary damages while you have to pay to repair the damage to your vehicle and deal with increased auto insurance premiums. If you don’t know what to do …
Understanding Georgia car insurance policy is critical for several reasons, including: Ensuring you have the coverage you need in case of a crash Getting the money you need to cover your expenses if another driver causes you to suffer injuries in a collision If you have questions about your current coverage, your insurer should be …
Every now and then, we read of a horror story where a parent backs up a car in a driveway and runs over their child. According to KidsinCars.org, thousands of children are injured each year in backing up accidents. Nationwide, at least fifty children are backed over each week, and two of them die. In …
The gig economy has caused a blurring of the lines between work and personal time. Rideshare drivers are one example of how the lines can blur. A rideshare driver can work whenever the driver wants to with personal time in between. When the driver is on his personal time, his personal insurance is in effect. …
If you are a parent, thank you for clicking on this article. Thank you for fighting through the clutter of the day and intentionally choosing to consume information that may save the lives of children across America. Now, lest you think that this is just an article about your teenage driver, you need to know …
Distracted driving is becoming increasingly hazardous to other drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Not paying attention to driving has always been a problem, but in the past, only music competed for the driver’s attention. Now drivers have smartphones on which they not only talk and dial, but text. Texting has become a major issue because it …
When you are hurt in an accident, you are likely shaken up and stressed out. However, there are some things to keep in mind to ensure that the negligent party responsible for the accident will pay for your damages. Pull Over If it’s only a minor fender bender, it’s best for everyone on the road …
