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The Differences Between Motorcycle and Car Accident Claims

While both involve vehicles, car accidents, and motorcycle claims differ significantly in terms of their legal intricacies and practical considerations. Car accident claims typically involve automobiles with similar physical and safety features, leading to a relatively straightforward assessment of damages and liability. On the other hand, motorcycle claims introduce challenges due to the rider’s greater exposure and differing vehicle dynamics,

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Liquor store shelf

Understanding Georgia’s Dram Shop Laws

Dram shop laws pertain to the liability of bars, clubs, liquor stores, and other commercial establishments in cases where they have served alcohol to visibly intoxicated persons or minors who subsequently cause injury or damage. Under these laws, if such establishments knowingly serve alcohol to someone who is clearly drunk or if they unlawfully provide alcohol to a minor, they

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Man driving while texting

Should I Call 911 After An Accident In Georgia?

Determining whether to call 911 can be confusing when involved in an accident in Georgia. You can make that decision based on the circumstances of your situation. The law in Georgia requires reporting any accident involving injury, death, or significant property damage to the authorities immediately. The decision to contact emergency services following an accident depends on various factors. Considerations When

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Middle-aged man grasping his back while walking

Invisible Injuries Following A Car Accident

A car accident injury does not have to leave a cut, bruise, or other visible mark to affect how a person feels, moves, works, or concentrates. “Invisible injury” is not a medical diagnosis. It is a shorthand description for injuries or effects that are not obvious from outward appearance alone. What Makes an Injury “Invisible”? Visible trauma gives an observer

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Potholes on a road

Who Can I Sue If Road Conditions Caused My Accident?

In Georgia, if you are injured due to poor road conditions, determining who to sue involves understanding the responsibility and ownership of the roadway where the incident occurred. Generally, the liable party could be a local municipality, the county, or the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), depending on who maintains the road. For state highways and interstates, GDOT is typically

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Young boy driving a car with a distraught face

Ask The Attorney: Am I Liable If My Friend Borrowed My Car and Was Then In An Accident?

When a friend borrows your car and then gets involved in an accident, it introduces a complex situation that requires immediate attention and careful handling. This incident not only affects your vehicle but also your relationship with your friend and potentially your financial standing, depending on insurance coverage and liabilities. It is essential to approach this matter with a clear

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Dashcam on the windshield of a car

Is Dash Cam Footage Admissible In Court?

Dash cams, or dashboard cameras, are compact recording devices mounted on a vehicle’s dashboard or windshield that continuously record the view through the vehicle’s front windscreen and sometimes rear or other windows. They serve as an impartial eyewitness in accidents or incidents on the road, providing crucial evidence for insurance claims and legal disputes and ensuring driver accountability. Georgia law

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Woman texting on her phone

Top Five Mistakes People Make After An Automobile Accident

Car accidents in Georgia, as anywhere else, can be stressful and chaotic events. While emotions are running high, with the possibility of trauma, not to mention physical injury, it is understandable that one could make mistakes after an accident or fail to obtain relevant information or documentation.  Among the most common mistakes are neglecting to report the accident to law

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Crack in the road that can cause vehicle damage

Road Defects That Lead to Car Accidents

Road defects significantly contribute to traffic accidents in Georgia, posing a serious risk to road safety. Poor road conditions can lead to a loss of vehicle control and increase the likelihood of collisions. Additionally, inadequate road maintenance and design flaws can create hazardous driving conditions. These defects not only directly cause accidents but also indirectly contribute to them by forcing

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Car with a tire blowout

How Defective Tires Can Cause Accidents

A shredded tire after a crash can make the explanation seem obvious: the tire failed, so the tire must have caused the wreck. The physical evidence is not that simple. A tire may fail before a driver loses control. It may be damaged by a pothole, curb, debris, or another impact moments before the collision. Long-term pressure loss, wear, overloading,

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