A direct-action lawsuit is a legal claim in which an injured party directly sues the insurance company of the at-fault party. In states that permit direct-action lawsuits, this process allows the injured party to sue the insurer directly instead of the party that caused the accident. While Georgia law generally bars injured victims from suing …
Driving on the wrong side of the road in Georgia is a crime, even when a road does not have marked opposing lanes of traffic. There are a few specific exceptions to Georgia’s driving on the wrong side of the road laws. Our lawyers explain the traffic laws about driving on the wrong side of …
In Georgia, a super speeder has been convicted of speeding at 75 mph or above on a two-lane road or at least 85 mph on a highway or road. Since Georgia’s super speeder law went into effect in 2010, speeding too far above the speed limit can leave you with more penalties than a normal …
Sunlight and sun glare can cause hazardous conditions on the road, but they can’t be used as an excuse in court if you’ve been in a collision. This can be very frustrating for drivers, who feel like they had no way to mitigate the danger, and for victims, who may feel like the responsible party …
The term “phantom driver,” or a phantom vehicle, is most commonly used to describe the missing party in a hit-and-run situation. But any time someone is unidentified and allegedly caused an accident, they can be considered a “phantom driver.” Types of Phantom Driver Situations The term phantom driver comes up most often in uninsured motorist …
The legal definition of a no-contact car accident is when one driver acts in a way that forces another driver to take evasive action or leave the road. The second driver runs into another vehicle or property, causing damage, injuries, or both. Although the two vehicles do not touch, the first vehicle is still often …
An accident investigator analyzes the scene of an accident to try and determine who was at fault. Accident investigators are usually hired by personal injury lawyers or insurance companies after an accident. In the context of personal injury law, having an accident investigator can help you collect evidence and prove fault to support your insurance …
DUI is short for Driving Under the Influence. It is used in the context of the criminal charge for DUI or OWI (“Operating While Intoxicated”). Driving and driving is illegal in Georgia, just like every other state across the country. Generally, an adult who has a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or more can …
Although the term refers to God, this phrase is not religious in this context; it is simply a piece of jargon that means something was not caused by mankind, and couldn’t have been prevented by humans, either. Insurance contracts often do not cover acts of God. That means that an insurance company may try to …
Georgia law enforcement encourages all drivers to report a traffic accident by calling 911. A police officer will come out to the scene to investigate and create an accident report. Your insurance company (or the other driver’s insurance company) will use this report as part of your personal injury case. What kind of information is …
Right of way is a common issue in car accidents, pedestrian accidents and bicycle accidents. Right of way refers to who has the legal right to move through a street, intersection or other space—such as which vehicle should turn first, or whether a pedestrian should wait to cross. These rules are meant to keep traffic …
Car accidents often involve making a turn. This is no surprise: it’s easy for two drivers to predict what the other one is doing when both are going straight ahead, but much harder once a turn is factored in. Accidents involving turning can relate to several factors: The car making the turn brakes, and another …
We don’t often think about it, but U-turns are one of the most complicated maneuvers most of us perform on the road. It’s one of the only times when your car can cross all lanes of traffic and perhaps the only time you reverse direction entirely on the road. And U-turns, both legal and illegal, are among …
Georgia is a fault state, meaning that the driver who causes a car accident is liable for all the costs related to that accident. Being at fault doesn’t always mean breaking the law—the driver may have simply made a momentary bad decision. But if they did break traffic laws or drive in a dangerous manner, …
Motorcycle accidents are some of the most severe and dangerous accidents we see. Many motorcycle accident victims suffer head injuries, neck injuries, and broken bones or need surgery. Although the law cannot undo the damage caused by a motorcycle accident, it does allow you to recover a substantial cash award for your injuries, pain and …
We’ve all seen ads for car accident lawyers. But often, after being in an accident, you’ll find yourself uncertain what a car accident lawyer does and whether they can help you. Is it worth hiring one? Car accident lawyers come from many different backgrounds. All are personal injury attorneys, which means they work to help …
While any car accident can be serious, hit and run crashes are looked on as particularly bad. A hit and run means that one of the drivers involved flees the scene before police arrive and make an incident report. The courts see this as an act of shirking responsibility, and it is illegal in Georgia. …
A collision or car crash is the basis of virtually all car accidents. It simply means that your car, truck or vehicle hit some other object. Collisions can be minor or very serious, and may involve property damage, injuries and even death. The most common collisions we think of involve two vehicles hitting each other. …
Under the law, a pedestrian is anyone traveling along a sidewalk or roadway without a vehicle. In most cases this means people on foot such as a jogger, a student walking to school or anyone out for a walk. It also includes people on wheelchairs and small children on toys like a scooter or tricycle. …
Car accidents are probably the most common situation where an individual finds themselves needing a personal injury lawyer to enforce their legal rights. In Georgia, the law guarantees you a right to a full financial recovery for any costs of a car accident that isn’t your fault. These costs can include: Medical bills Estimated cost …
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