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
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
Now that most states have reopened for business we are starting to see more cars and trucks on the road again. At the same time, kids are headed back to school, which is a good time to talk about safety around cars. Bankrate.com recently published a useful guide on how children can stay safe while playing outside where cars may
Not every personal injury case goes to trial. In Georgia, most auto accident claims are settled before a lawsuit is even filed. However, if the interested parties can’t agree on a settlement amount, or if they can’t agree on who’s at fault, then it’s likely that the plaintiff’s lawyer will file a lawsuit and let a jury decide the outcome
A car accident claim can involve a confirmed injury, months of treatment, and missed work without having a well-supported dollar value on day one. A valuation gains support as the evidence answers a specific set of questions: what the collision caused, how long the effects lasted, whether the injuries changed the person’s ability to work or function, how fault affects
If you were injured in a car wreck in Georgia that wasn’t your fault but were driving without insurance, can you file a lawsuit and recover money for your injuries? Not having an active insurance policy with the minimum liability coverage can result in penalties to the uninsured driver. However, if an uninsured driver is injured in an auto accident
Most people wouldn’t let a proctologist handle their brain surgery. Instead, they would probably want a brain surgeon with lots of experience doing … well … doing their brain surgery. So why do people who have been injured in an accident let a lawyer handle their injury case whose practice and experience doesn’t focus on personal injury? At Gautreaux Law
A car accident is stressful at any time, but being in a car accident while social distancing adds a whole other level of concern. Our roads are less congested right now, and most people are sheltering at home, but we still must venture out for essential items, such as food, prescriptions, etc. Although traffic has decreased, there is still the
When a car accident involves two or more vehicles and the only witnesses are the people involved in the accident, then it can sometimes be difficult to determine who was at fault. Having an unbiased, “third-party” witness, someone who saw the accident happen but who wasn’t involved in the accident, can be crucial to the success of car accident claims.
What happens if you are injured in Georgia from a high-speed police chase? Can you sue law enforcement for your injuries? Can you Sue Law Enforcement Law enforcement in Georgia is protected by what is known as qualified immunity. This sometimes makes it difficult but not impossible to sue. Qualified immunity is a legal doctrine that protects government officials from
