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What Should I Do If I Have A Personal Injury Claim In A Hit and Run Accident?

If you have been involved in a hit-and-run accident in Georgia and are considering filing a personal injury claim or lawsuit, understanding your rights and the legal process is crucial. Georgia law allows victims of hit-and-run accidents to seek compensation for their injuries, damages, and losses. If the perpetrator in a hit-and-run accident is eventually identified, victims of hit-and-run accidents

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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

Defective tires can be a significant safety hazard, leading to accidents and injuries, particularly in a state like Georgia, where different terrain and weather conditions can exacerbate tire issues. Preventive measures are vital to help detect a defective tire. You should take the following steps: 1) Regularly check tire pressure and tread depth, 2) Be aware of tire recalls and replace

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Bicycle on a crosswalk

Sharing the Roads – Determining Fault in Georgia’s Bicycle-Car Collisions

In Georgia, like in many places, bicyclists and motorists are expected to share the road responsibly and adhere to traffic laws designed to ensure safety for everyone. Road interaction between bicyclists and automobiles necessitates that both parties abide by specific rules. If they do not fulfill their responsibilities and an injury or even fatality occurs, it is then necessary to

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Young female driver coming out of her car

How Does Compensation Assurance and Uninsured Motorist Coverage Protect You In Times of Car Accidents?

When it comes to automobile insurance, Georgia residents are presented with crucial considerations, particularly when it comes to assurance compensation and uninsured motorist insurance. Assurance compensation in Georgia refers to the insurance company’s guaranteed financial coverage. The term “assurance compensation” is not standard in the insurance industry, but a closely related concept in other jurisdictions is that of “accident benefits”

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What Happens When Both Parties In A Car Accident Dispute Fault?

When both parties of a car accident dispute fault, what happens next is likely an ugly lawsuit. Venus Williams was involved in a fatal car accident that occurred in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. She was initially blamed for the accident but after a review of camera footage, the police officially cleared her of fault. That didn’t matter to the attorneys for

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