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If you’ve been in a car accident, you know that the first thing you do is trade insurance information with the other driver. Since Georgia is an “at-fault” state for auto insurance, your next step is filing a claim with the other driver’s insurance company. Then you wait for the company to process your claim. […]
Key Points: Whose insurance will pay for my injuries if I’m hit by somebody driving a rental car? If you or a loved one is injured in an accident that involves a rental car, you may be confused about which insurance company should be responsible for covering your medical bills and damages. The answer might […]
Key Points: Can I Sue the Dealership if I Was Injured by Someone Driving a Dealer Car? If you or someone you know has been hurt in an accident involving someone driving a car from a dealership, whether you can hold the car dealer responsible for your injuries depends on who was driving and if […]
Table of Contents Is it possible to use your underinsured motorist coverage if you settle with the other driver’s insurance company? The answer is yes, and it can help you get the compensation you deserve for your injuries. But the path to this solution can be complicated. A limited release allows you to settle with […]
Key Points: Table of Contents After your car accident in Georgia, medical bills, lost wages, and the stress of your potential life changes will start to add up, especially if the driver who hit you doesn’t have enough insurance. Many drivers in Georgia only have the bare minimum of liability insurance, which is $25,000 per […]
Learn how spouses in Georgia can seek compensation for losses resulting from a partner’s severe injury and how insurance limits the amount they can recover. When someone is seriously injured in a car accident, it affects not only them, but their spouse and family, as well. In Georgia, a spouse may be entitled to compensation […]
Georgia’s workers’ compensation law may allow you to receive job-related benefits and also seek additional compensation from an at-fault driver. If you were injured in a car accident while working, Georgia law may allow you to collect workers’ compensation benefits and also pursue a personal injury claim against the at-fault driver. This is known as […]
Key Points: If you were recently involved in a car accident in Georgia and have out-of-state insurance, you may wonder what insurance coverage is available across state lines. Different states have different laws, and Georgia has unique rules that could affect how your out-of-state policy works after an accident. In some cases, your policy could […]
“It was an Emergency” Many accident victims find themselves blindsided when insurance companies try to deny their claims using something called the “Sudden Emergency Doctrine.” They do not know what a “sudden emergency” is or the impact this assertion may have on their claim. If the insurance company or at-fault driver tries to avoid responsibility […]
Learn how Georgia law may allow you to earn interest while waiting for payment if your case goes to court. If you were injured in a car accident in Georgia and your case goes to court, you could wait months or even years for compensation. However, under Georgia law, you may be entitled to additional […]
