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. Contact Benton & Benton lawyers if you have dealt with an injury due to a car accident. You can receive a free consultation Read More
Georgia Car Accident Statistics
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 help you better understand the seriousness of the issue. If you have been seriously injured or Read More
Georgia Logging Truck Accidents
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 accidents are likely much more prevalent than you may think. Common accidents include Read More
Did A Garbage Truck Rear-End You In Monroe, Georgia? Here’s What You Should Investigate
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 damages that go beyond compensatory damages and are specifically Read More
I Was Injured In A Monroe, Georgia Car Accident With An Out Of State Driver. Where Can I Sue The Driver?
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 Georgia's Nonresident Motorist Act is found in Title 40, Chapter 12 of the Georgia Code. The Read More
Is Walton EMC Liable If One Of Their Utility Truck Drivers Hit Me?
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 referred to as respondent superior. RESPONDEAT SUPERIOR In Georgia, an employer is liable for accidents caused by its employee's Read More
A UPS Truck Pulled Out In Front Of Me In Social Circle, Georgia And I Rear-Ended The UPS Truck. Can I Sue UPS?
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 avoid hitting the UPS truck, you can sue both UPS and the UPS truck driver. Please see below two Georgia authorities that govern accidents of this Read More
I Was Injured In A Car Accident In Monroe, Georgia. How Much Is My Case Worth?
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 below a breakdown on the different factors that determine how much your case settlement is worth. FACTOR ONE-WHERE IS THE CASE Read More
A Tractor Trailer’s Brake Failed And Rear-Ended Me On Highway 78 In Loganville, Georgia. Can I Sue The Trucking Company?
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 EXPERT INSPECT THE TRUCK'S BRAKES There are numerous expert accident reconstruction companies that are Read More
I Was Injured In A Golf Cart Accident In Monroe, Georgia. Can I Sue The Golf Cart Driver?
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 DRIVE GOLF CARTS IN MONROE, GEORGIA? According to the Monroe, Georgia ordinance on golf cart use, a person may drive a golf Read More