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Key Points: Table of Contents Being injured in a car accident changes your life in seconds. But when the impact leaves you with a hip injury, even simple movements like standing, walking, or climbing stairs can become painful challenges. You may find yourself out of work, facing mounting medical bills and wondering how long your recovery will […]
Key Points When you’re injured in a car accident in Georgia, you may think you can pursue compensation directly from the at-fault driver’s insurance company. This assumption is understandable, since the insurance company is ultimately responsible for paying valid claims and often reaches out to accident victims soon after a collision. However, Georgia law imposes […]
Losing a loved one in a Georgia car accident is a devastating experience that no family ever anticipates. In the midst of grief and confusion, you may also face financial strain, unanswered questions about what happened, and uncertainty about how to hold the responsible party accountable. If you have lost a family member in a […]
Key Points: “The young driver who hit me was driving his parent’s car – can I sue them for my injuries?” If you’ve been injured in a car accident by someone driving their family’s vehicle, you may have various options for compensation. For example, Georgia’s “Family Purpose Doctrine” could allow you to hold the car […]
Key Points: In car accidents involving borrowed vehicles or underinsured drivers, stacking insurance policies can be the key to maximizing recovery. Georgia law allows stacking in many cases, but rules about which insurance company pays first and how much can be complicated. What Does “Stacking” Mean In Auto Insurance? Think of insurance stacking like building […]
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 […]
