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The laws do vary from state to state but in Georgia, you can sue after a car accident. You do have to file a claim within a two year period of the accident occurrence. It’s important to note that it is required that you have to have a physical injury to receive compensation for distress. …

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While many fender benders and minor traffic accidents happen on Georgia roads every day, car accidents can cause serious injuries that can affect the rest of your life. It is important to be an informed driver, knowing where and when accidents happen in order to avoid them. Here are some Georgia car accident statistics to …

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Log trucks are notoriously difficult to handle, and log truck accidents are on the rise. Recent studies show that there has been a significant increase in log truck accidents between 2011 and 2015. When it comes to fatal crashes, incident rates have increased by 41%, and regular crashes increased by more than 33%. Log truck …

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Were you rear-ended by a garbage truck in Monroe, Georgia? If so, please see below what you should investigate. THE GARBAGE TRUCK DRIVER’S HISTORY If the garbage truck driver has a history of recent accidents, especially rear-end accidents, then the garbage truck driver and his/her employer can be liable for punitive damages. Punitive damages are …

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Were you injured in Monroe, Georgia car accident with an out of state driver? If so, you may be wondering where the proper court is to file a lawsuit.  Georgia has what is called the Nonresident Motorist Act that governs this issue.  Please see below a discussion of the Nonresident Motorist Act. NONRESIDENT MOTORIST ACT …

I Was Injured In A Monroe, Georgia Car Accident With An Out Of State Driver. Where Can I Sue The Driver? Read More »

Were you injured in an accident with a Walton EMC Utility Truck? If so, you may be wondering if Walton EMC can be held liable. Yes, if the Walton EMC truck driver was driving while on the job, Walton EMC can be held liable for its truck driver’s negligence.  This concept in the law is …

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Were you injured in an accident with a UPS truck that pulled out in front of you in Social Circle, Georgia? If so, you may be wondering whether you can sue UPS.  Yes, if the UPS truck driver pulled out in front of you to where you did not have time to slow down and …

A UPS Truck Pulled Out In Front Of Me In Social Circle, Georgia And I Rear-Ended The UPS Truck. Can I Sue UPS? Read More »

Were you injured in a car accident in Monroe, Georgia? If so, you may be wondering how much your case is worth.  While all cases are different, there are some general metrics that can be applied to car accident cases to give a basic estimate of how much a case settlement is worth. Please see …

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Were you rear-ended by a tractor trailer on Highway 78 in Loganville, Georgia because the truck’s brakes failed? If so, you may have a case against the trucking company that owns and maintains the truck.  Please see below what you need to investigate when a truck’s brakes failed leading up to an accident. HAVE AN …

A Tractor Trailer’s Brake Failed And Rear-Ended Me On Highway 78 In Loganville, Georgia. Can I Sue The Trucking Company? Read More »

Were you injured in a golf car accident in Monroe, Georgia? If so, you may be wondering whether you can sue the golf cart driver for your injuries.  Yes, you can sue the golf cart driver for your injuries.  Please see below a breakdown on golf cart accidents in Monroe, Georgia. WHO IS ALLOWED TO …

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Were you injured in a tractor trailer accident on Highway 11 in Monroe, Georgia because the truck driver was drunk or high? If you were injured because of a drunk or high truck driver, please see below the 5 steps to take in investigating and proving the truck driver was driving drunk or high. FIRST-OBTAIN …

Were You Injured In A Tractor Trailer Accident On Highway 11 In Monroe, Georgia Because The Truck Driver Was Drunk Or High? Here’s What You Need To Investigate Read More »

Were you injured in a car accident in Loganville, Georgia while on the job? If so, you may be wondering if you can get workers’ compensation as well as sue the at-fault driver.  The answer?  Yes, you can get both workers’ compensation benefits and sue the at-fault driver for a separate settlement from the at-fault …

I Was Injured In A Car Accident In Loganville, Georgia While On The Job. Can I Get Workers’ Comp And Also Sue The At-fault Driver? Read More »

Was your spouse killed in a tractor trailer accident on I-20? If so, you may be wondering what damages you can sue for.  Please see below a breakdown on the different types of damages that you can recover in wrongful death cases. TYPES OF DAMAGES IN WRONGFUL DEATH CASES Georgia law states that you are …

My Spouse Was Killed In A Tractor Trailer Accident On I-20. What Damages Can I Sue For? Read More »

Were you injured in a motorcycle accident on Highway 138 in Monroe, Georgia? If so, you may be able to recover damages if you were not responsible for the accident.  Please see below the three types of damages you can recover: 1-PROPERTY DAMAGES If your motorcycle or any of your belongings on you at the …

I Was Injured In A Motorcycle Accident On Highway 138 In Monroe, Georgia. What Damages Can I Recover? Read More »

Were you injured in a car accident by a drunk driver in Monroe, Georgia? If you were injured in a car accident in Monroe, Georgia because of a drunk driver, here are four things to know about drunk driving accidents in Georgia: ONE-MANY DUIS ARE NOT THE FIRST TIME FOR THE DRUNK DRIVER In 2018, …

Were You Injured In A Car Accident By A Drunk Driver In Monroe, Georgia? Here Are 4 Things To Know About Drunk Driving Accidents In Georgia Read More »

Were you hit by a car while riding a bicycle in Monroe or Loganville, Georgia? If you were hit by a car while riding a bicycle in Monroe or Loganville, Georgia, here are six things you need to do: FIRST-CALL 911 The first thing you need to do after the accident is call 911.  This …

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Were you in a pedestrian accident in Monroe, Georgia? If so, the number of pedestrian accidents in Georgia may be higher than you think.  In 2017 alone, Georgia had over 250 pedestrian deaths. Please see below a breakdown on Georgia pedestrian accidents which includes: Causes of pedestrian accidents Common injuries due to pedestrian accidents Investigation needed …

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Was your child injured in a car accident on Highway 78? If so, you may be wondering if you can sue on your child’s behalf.  The answer? Yes, you can sue on your child’s behalf, and also on your own behalf for the medical bills you had to pay for your child’s injuries due to …

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Were you injured in an accident with a concrete truck in Monroe, Georgia? One of the most common types of accidents with concrete trucks occur because the concrete truck flipped or turned over.  Please see below the two main reasons why these types of accidents occur. CONCRETE TRUCKS ARE TOP HEAVY Concrete trucks have a …

Did A Concrete Truck Flip Over Onto Your Car In Monroe, Georgia? Here’s Why. Read More »

Was your husband injured in a car accident in Monroe, Georgia? If so, you may have what is called a loss of consortium claim against the at-fault driver.  Please see below a breakdown of loss of consortium claims in Georgia. WHAT IS A LOSS OF CONSORTIUM CLAIM? A loss of consortium claim is a claim …

My Husband Was Injured In A Car Accident In Monroe, Georgia. Do I Have A Case For His Injuries Too? Read More »

Did your health insurance pay your medical bills after a car accident in Monroe, Georgia? If so, you may be wondering whether you will have to pay back your health insurer if you receive a settlement from the at-fault driver.  The answer?  It depends.  Please see below a breakdown on whether you will have to …

My Health Insurance Paid My Medical Bills After My Car accident In Monroe, Georgia. Do I Have To Pay My Health Insurer Back If I Receive A Settlement? Read More »

Were you in a rear-end accident in Social Circle, Georgia where the at-fault driver only had $25,000 in insurance? If so, you may be wondering how you can recover more than $25,000 if your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering exceed the at-fault driver’s insurance.  Your best bet is almost always through your …

A Driver With Only $25,000 In Insurance Rear-Ended Me In Social Circle, Georgia. Is There A Way For Me To Recover More Than $25,000? Read More »

Were you injured in a car accident while on the job as a Social Circle, Georgia police officer? If so, you may be wondering if you can get workers’ compensation as well as sue the at-fault driver.  The answer?  Yes, you can get both workers’ compensation benefits and sue the at-fault driver for a separate …

I Was Injured In A Car Accident While On Duty As A Social Circle, Georgia Police Officer. Can I Get Workers’ Comp And Also Sue The At-Fault Driver? Read More »

Were you injured in a car accident while on the job as a Loganville, Georgia police officer? If so, you may be wondering if you can get workers’ compensation as well as sue the at-fault driver.  The answer?  Yes, you can get both workers’ compensation benefits and sue the at-fault driver for a separate settlement …

I Was Injured In A Car Accident While On Duty As A Loganville, Georgia Police Officer. Can I Get Workers’ Comp And Also Sue The At-Fault Driver? Read More »

Were you injured in a car accident in Monroe, Georgia and workers comp paid for your medical bills? If so, you may be wondering if you have to pay workers’ comp back if you receive a settlement from the at-fault driver.  Please see below Georgia law on when you must pay back workers’ compensation. GEORGIA …

If Workers’ Comp Paid For My Medical Bills After A Car Accident In Monroe, Georgia, Do I Have To Pay Workers’ Comp Back If I Get A Settlement From The At-Fault Driver? Read More »

Were you injured in a car accident in Loganville, Georgia and the at-fault driver did not have insurance? If so, you may be wondering what your options are.  Please see below an analysis of your options. YOU CAN FILE A CLAIM AGAINST YOUR UNINSURED MOTORIST INSURANCE If you have what is called uninsured motorist coverage, …

I Was Injured In A Car Accident In Loganville, Georgia And The At-Fault Driver Didn’t Have Insurance. What Can I Do? Read More »

Were you rear-ended in Walnut Grove, Georgia by a car that was speeding? If so, the best way to prove this is by downloading the data from the airbag control module from the speeding car. Please see this blog post what you should do to obtain and download the airbag control module data from the …

I Was Rear-Ended In Walnut Grove, Georgia By A Car That Was Speeding. How Do I Prove The At-Fault Driver Was Speeding? Read More »

Were you injured in an accident with a city of Monroe, Georgia work truck? If you were injured in an accident where the at-fault vehicle was a City of Monroe, Georgia work truck, you may be wondering if you can sue the city.  The answer? Yes.  Please see below more information regarding suing a city …

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Were you hit by a drunk driver on Highway 81 in Loganville or Walnut Grove, Georgia? There is one major thing you should always investigate-where the driver came from. Why?  Because if a driver was over served by a business, the business could also be liable for your injuries.  This area of law is called …

Were You Hit By A Drunk Driver On Highway 81 In Loganville Or Walnut Grove, Georgia? Make Sure To Investigate Where The Drunk Driver Came From Read More »

Were you in a car accident in Monroe, Georgia because the at-fault driver ran a red light? If so, you may be wondering how you can prove this.  Please see below the different ways you can prove the at-fault driver ran the red light. POLICE SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS Many police departments now have surveillance cameras located …

A Car Ran A Red Light In Monroe, Georgia And Rear Ended Me. How Do I Prove The Car Ran The Red Light? Read More »

Were you injured in a car accident in Social Circle, Georgia and the insurance company wants to settle the case? If so, you probably should first talk to a lawyer before settling your case. If an insurance company wants to settle and you have not even hired a lawyer yet, it is probably because you …

I Was In A Car Accident In Social Circle, Georgia And The Insurance Company Wants To Settle The Case. Should I Settle? Read More »

Were you injured in a Lyft accident in Loganville, Georgia? If so, you may be wondering how much insurance Lyft must have in Georgia.  Please see below a breakdown of the insurance requirements for Lyft under Georgia law. FIRST-INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR WHEN THE DRIVER IS LOGGED ONTO LYFT, BUT HAS NOT YET ACCEPTED A RIDE …

I Was Injured In A Lyft Accident In Loganville, Georgia. How Much Insurance Is Lyft Required To Have In Georgia? Read More »

Were you injured in a tractor trailer accident on 1-20 in Social Circle, Georgia? If so, make sure to get all video recordings from the truck.  Most trucks come with dash cameras as well as other cameras that can capture video of the truck driver and the accident. WHY DO YOU NEED VIDEO FROM THE …

Injured In A Tractor Trailer Accident On 1-20 In Social Circle, Georgia? Make Sure To Get All Video From The Truck. Read More »

Were you injured in a hit and run accident on Highway 138 in Walton County, Georgia? If so, you may be wondering what your options are.  If you do not have uninsured motorist coverage, the only way you can recover for your injuries is if you can track down the driver who hit you and …

I Was Injured In A Hit And Run Accident On Highway 138 In Walton County, Georgia. What Are My Options? Read More »

Were you injured because a tractor trailer ran into your car on Highway 11 in Monroe, Georgia? If so, you may be wondering how much insurance tractor trailers are required to have.  Please see below information on insurance requirements for tractor trailers. FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATION 387.9 All tractor trailers used in interstate commerce …

A Tractor Trailer Ran Into My Car On Highway 11 In Monroe, Georgia. How Much Insurance Do Tractor Trailers Have? Read More »

Have you had a family member die in a car accident on Highway 78? If so, you may be wondering whether you can sue the at-fault driver.  The answer? It depends.  Please see below the breakdown on who can bring wrongful death lawsuits in Georgia. THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE CAN BRING A WRONGFUL DEATH LAWSUIT IN …

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Were you in a car accident in Loganville, Georgia and the at-fault driver was driving distracted? If so, you may be wondering what Georgia’s distracted driving laws say.  Please see below a breakdown on Georgia’s distracted driving laws. OCGA 40-6-241-GEORGIA’S DISTRACTED DRIVING STATUTE In Georgia, OCGA 40-6-241 is the law on distracted driving.  This statute …

I Was In A Car Accident In Loganville, Georgia And The At-Fault Driver Was Distracted. What Do Georgia’s Distracted Driving Laws Say? Read More »

Were you in a bus accident in Monroe, Georgia? If you were in a bus accident in Monroe, Georgia, please see below three facts that make bus accident cases different than truck accident cases. ONE-INSURANCE Did you know trucking companies are required to have at least $750,000 in liability insurance according to the Federal Motor …

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Were you rear ended in the rain in a tractor trailer accident on Highway 78 in Loganville, Georgia? If you were rear ended in the rain in a tractor trailer accident on Highway 78 in Loganville, Georgia, below are some tips to prove the truck driver was driving too fast in the rain. FIRST-DID YOU …

A Tractor Trailer Rear Ended Me In The Rain On Highway 78 In Loganville, Georgia. How Do I Prove The Truck Driver Was Driving Too Fast In The Rain? Read More »

Were you in a rear-end car accident in Monroe, Georgia and now have lower back pain? If so, you may be wondering if you can still sue the at-fault driver if you have a history of lower back pain. The answer?  Yes, you can bring a lawsuit for lower back pain and injuries even if …

I Have A History Of Lower Back Pain And Was Recently In A Rear-End Car Accident In Monroe, Georgia. The Prior Lower Back Pain Has Now Come Back. Can I Sue? Read More »

Were you injured in a car accident on Highway 81 in Loganville, Georgia? If you were injured in a car accident on Highway 81 in Loganville, Georgia, you can expect to be contacted by the at-fault driver’s insurance company asking you to give a recorded or written statement.  Should you do this?  Absolutely NOT!  Just …

I Was In A Car Accident On Highway 81 In Loganville, Georgia And The At-fault Driver’s Insurance Wants Me To Give A Recorded Statement. Should I? Read More »

I Was In A Car Accident In Walnut Grove, Georgia And I Now Have Neck Pain. What Should I Do? Read More »

Were you in a Highway 11 truck accident in Monroe, Georgia or Social Circle, Georgia? When truck accidents occur because the truck driver fell asleep, there is a good chance the driver violated the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations regarding hours on the road.  Not only are truck drivers supposed to strictly follow these regulations, …

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Were you injured in a car accident in Monroe, Georgia and had to miss work? If so, you may be wondering if you can sue the at-fault driver for your lost wages.  The answer? Yes, you can sue for your lost wages. Please see below the best way to prove and document your lost wages …

My Car Accident In Monroe, Georgia Forced Me To Miss Work. Can I Sue For My Lost Wages? Read More »

Were you in a car accident on Highway 83 in Good Hope, Georgia? If so, you may be wondering whether you can sue the other driver if the other driver pulled out in front of you, causing you to rear-end their car. The answer? Yes, you can sue the other driver if he/she pulled out …

A Car Pulled Out In Front Of Me On Highway 83 In Good Hope, Georgia And I Rear Ended The Car. Can I Still Sue? Read More »

Were you injured in a car accident on Highway 138 in Walnut Grove, Georgia because the at-fault driver was texting and driving? It will be hard to prove the at-fault driver was texting and driving if the only evidence you have is your word against the at-fault driver’s word.  Please see below the 3 steps …

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Were You In A Car Accident In Monroe, Georgia? If so, you may be wondering how long it takes to receive a settlement from the at-fault driver’s insurance company.  The answer? It depends.  Please see below a breakdown on the timeline for car accident settlements. THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR-WHETHER YOU ARE STILL RECEIVING MEDICAL TREATMENT …

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Were You In A Car Accident In Loganville, Georgia Where The Other Car Turned Left At An Intersection And Did Not Give You Time To Stop And Avoid An Accident? If so, you may be wondering who is at-fault.  Please see below a breakdown on Georgia law for accidents of this type. OCGA 40-6-71 Georgia …

A Car In Loganville, Georgia Turned Left At A Busy Intersection And I Did Not Have Time To Stop And Avoid An Accident. Who Is At Fault? Read More »

Were you injured in a Loganville, Georgia car accident? If you have been injured in a Loganville, Georgia car accident, you may be wondering how long you have to file a lawsuit. THE ANSWER? IT DEPENDS. Generally speaking, you have two years from the date of the car accident to file a lawsuit.  This concept …

I’ve Been Injured In A Car Accident In Loganville, Georgia. How Long Do I Have To Sue? Read More »

Were you injured in a Monroe, Georgia car accident? If you have been injured in a Monroe, Georgia car accident, please see below the 9 steps you should take to protect yourself and your potential settlement. FIRST-CALL 911 As soon as the accident is over, make sure to call 911.  This will allow the police …

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Were You In A Monroe, Georgia Car Accident? If So, You May Be Wondering How Much A Monroe, Georgia Car Accident Lawyer Charges. Generally speaking, you will not be charged any attorney fees unless your attorney is able to recover money on your behalf. You will have to cover case expenses such as court filing …

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Were You A Passenger In A Car Accident In Loganville, Georgia Where The Other Driver Was At-Fault And Did Not Have Insurance? If so, you may be wondering your options.  Just because the at-fault driver did not have insurance does not mean that there is not any available insurance to cover your accident. Please see …

I Was A Passenger In A Car Accident In Loganville, Georgia Where The Other Driver Was At-Fault And Did Not Have Insurance. What Can I Do? Read More »

Were You In A Car Accident In Monroe, Georgia And Want To Sue? If so, you may be wondering where you need to bring the lawsuit.  Please see below a breakdown on where you can bring your lawsuit. THE AT-FAULT DRIVER’S HOME COUNTY The first place you should always look for bringing the lawsuit is …

I Was In A Car Accident In Monroe, Georgia And Want To Sue The At-Fault Driver Who Is From Walton County. Where Do I Bring The Lawsuit? Read More »

Were You Rear-Ended In Loganville, Georgia By A Tractor Trailer? If so, you may be wondering where you need to bring the lawsuit.  Please see below a breakdown on where you can bring your lawsuit. THE AT-FAULT DRIVER’S HOME COUNTY The first place you should always look for bringing the lawsuit is the at-fault driver’s home …

I Was Rear Ended By A Tractor Trailer In Loganville, Georgia. Where Can I Sue? Read More »

Did A Publix Tractor-Trailer Hit You On Highway 78 In Walton County, Georgia? If so, you may be wondering if you can use the traffic citation issued to the Publix driver in your case against the Publix driver. The answer?  It depends.  Please see below a breakdown on when you can and cannot use the …

A Publix Tractor-Trailer Hit Me On Highway 78 In Walton County, Georgia And The Police Issued A Traffic Citation To The Publix Driver. Can I Use That In My Case? Read More »

Were You In A Car Accident In Loganville, Georgia With A Georgia Department Of Transportation Truck? If so, you may be wondering if you can sue the Georgia Department of Transportation.  Yes, you can sue the Georgia Department of Transportation, but since it is a state entity, different rules apply to this type of lawsuit. …

I Was In A Car Accident In Loganville, Georgia With A Georgia Department of Transportation Truck. Can I Sue The Georgia Department of Transportation? Read More »

Were You Injured In A Monroe, Georgia Motorcycle Accident? If so, here are 5 things you should do: 1-CALL 911 Always call 911 after an accident.  You need to do this so you can have a responding police officer interview all parties and witnesses to the accident so a police report can be prepared.  If …

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Do You Have A Family Member Who Recently Passed Away Due To A Car Accident In Monroe, Georgia? If so, you may be wondering how long you have to bring a wrongful death claim. First, please be aware that there are two types of claims that may be brought when someone is wrongfully killed in …

My Family Member Recently Passed Away Due To A Car Accident In Monroe, Georgia. How Long Do I Have To Bring A Wrongful Death Claim? Read More »

Were You Rear-Ended By An Amazon Delivery Van In Loganville, Georgia? If so, you may be wondering how you can prove this.  Please see below a breakdown on different ways you can prove the Amazon delivery driver was at-fault. VIDEO EVIDENCE The most accurate source of evidence is video footage.  If your accident was in …

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Were You In A Car Accident In Monroe, Georgia With A United States Post Office Truck? If so, you may be wondering how you sue the Post Office for your injuries.  Please see below a breakdown on suing the United States Post Office. THE FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS ACT Lawsuits against the United States Post Office …

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Were you injured in a car accident in Loganville, Georgia? If so, you may be wondering where to go for medical treatment due to your car accident.  First and foremost, if you ever feel you need emergency treatment, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. If you are not in an emergency situation, …

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Were you injured in a car accident in Loganville, Georgia and need a lawyer? If so, you may be wondering how much a Loganville, Georgia car accident lawyer will charge you to represent you. Generally speaking, you will not be charged any attorney fees unless your attorney is able to recover money on your behalf. …

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Were you in a car accident in Monroe, Georgia? If so, you may be wondering whether you now need a lawyer.  The answer? It depends on the complexity of your case and your expectations for what you want to recover. SMALL DAMAGES CASES If you were in a minor accident with a small amount of …

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