Car Accidents

Common Questions Answered

What Is an Accident Report and Why Is It Important for Legal Claims?

Key Points: When the police respond to the scene of a crash, an accident report must be completed by a responding officer. Police accident reports contain essential details and accounts that can help draw a picture of how and why a car accident occurred. An accident report can help you file a claim with an […]

Who Pays for My Rental Car After a Car Accident in Georgia?

Key Points: In Georgia, as a general rule, the at-fault driver’s insurance company is responsible for paying for the victim’s rental car. If the insurance company for the other driver in a car accident disputes liability or refuses to pay for a rental car, you will either have to pay rental costs up front or […]

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Can You Seek Compensation for a Car Accident Claim If You Were a Passenger?

Key Points: When a passenger is injured in a car accident, they are typically covered under the at-fault driver’s insurance policy for any injury claims. Because it’s uncommon for passengers to be blamed for car accidents, they don’t typically have to worry about compensating anyone themselves. If the passenger has underinsured or uninsured motorist coverage, […]

Can You File a Car Accident Claim on Behalf of Your Child in Georgia?

Key Points: If a child is injured in a car accident, there are two options to recover compensation: the victim can file a claim themselves once they turn 18, or their parent or legal guardian can file a claim on their behalf while the child is still a minor. Under Georgia law, any settlement over […]

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How To Recover Compensation for Lost Income Due to a Car Accident

Your settlement compensation after a car accident in Georgia may include recovering past and future lost income and earnings. This guide explains how lost pay can be included in your personal injury damage claim. Key Points In Georgia, your settlement or injury award includes lost wages, if you missed time or will miss time from […]

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How Car Accident Insurance Settlements Are Divided Among Multiple Victims

In Georgia car accidents with multiple victims, the insurance money available under the at-fault driver(s) policy limits may sometimes not be enough to fully compensate each claimant. Accident victims may sometimes end up competing for limited insurance policy limits. Limited insurance funds are often, but not always, divided according to each victim’s injuries and costs. […]

Why It’s Important to Report Car Accidents and What to Do When They’re Not Reported

Key Points: Georgia law requires drivers involved in a car accident that results in an injury, death or damage of $500 or more to report the crash to local law enforcement. Calling the police after an accident is often the best and safest thing to do, even if the accident seems minor. An at-fault driver […]

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What Happens If the At-Fault Driver is Killed in a Georgia Car Accident?

Key Points: When the at-fault driver has been killed in a car accident, their automobile insurance is likely still responsible to defend the claim and pay any settlement or verdict. If the claim cannot be settled without filing suit, you or your car accident lawyer may be able to file a lawsuit against the estate […]

Should You See a Chiropractor After a Car Accident?

Insurance adjusters may claim that chiropractic treatment is an attempt by the chiropractor to squeeze more money out of the insurance company. However, if chiropractic treatments help an injured person or client obtain relief, you should not be concerned with an adjuster’s opinion of chiropractors. As car accident lawyers, we are sometimes asked where a car […]

What to Do If the At-Fault Driver Is Lying About Your Car Accident

This Georgia legal guide has been written by our injury law firm to help you know what to do when negligent at-fault drivers are dishonest about the cause of your car or truck accident. Key Points: Some drivers may be apologetic and admit fault at the scene of an accident, but later lie about the […]

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How Traffic Tickets May Impact Your Georgia Car Accident Injury Case?

In Georgia, how a traffic ticket was handled after a car accident can help win your personal injury case. Learn more in this legal guide by The Millar Law Firm. Key Points: In Georgia a traffic ticket or citation is an accusation but not a finding that one driver or another is at fault. Whether […]