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Key Points: Table of Contents Being Negligent and Causing an Accident Can Reduce Compensation Just as car and truck drivers must follow the laws of the road, bicyclists must, as well. If a bicyclist is found to have caused an accident, they may be held liable. Not only can they be fined and held financially […]
Key Points: Table of Contents Georgia Has a Set of Laws Specifically for Motorcycles Just like cars and truck drivers must abide by the rule of the road, motorcyclists must do the same. However, because motorcycles come with additional risks and driving capabilities, Georgia has specific requirements and laws that all riders must follow. Breaking […]
Key Points: Table of Contents Garbage Truck Accidents Can Cause Serious Life-altering Injuries Garbage and recycling trucks are huge, heavy pieces of machinery, which are difficult to maneuver in tight spaces. The old adage applies as these huge trucks lurch from house to house on narrow streets – they operate like bulls in our “China […]
Key Points: Table of Contents Why Truck Accident Investigations Are More Complex Than Car Crashes Compared to car accidents, commercial semi truck crashes often involve complicated factors and require extensive investigations to determine who or what was to blame. For the trucking company, when a large, expensive vehicle transporting goods worth thousands of dollars is […]
Key Points: Car accidents can cause a wide variety of injuries to even the healthiest of victims. But when a victim has a pre-existing condition, the damage can be more severe and cause previous medical concerns to become far worse. Pre-existing conditions are ongoing medical issues that were present before your accident. Examples of […]
Key Points: Table of Contents When you buy a home, you purchase an insurance policy to protect your property—the structure of the house as well as the belongings you keep there. While homeowners’ insurance is typically used to pay for property damage related to your home, most policies provide personal liability coverage as well. Personal […]
Recovering a personal injury settlement that involves a jaw or dental injury can be tough. Car insurance companies often insist that you were not hurt or your injury was pre-existing. The following legal guide applies in the State of Georgia and may be helpful with your injury claim. Key Points: Table of Contents How to […]
Key Points: Table of Contents Eye Injuries Can and Do Happen Because of Negligence The ability to see clearly is something we may take for granted. Sadly, we often don’t appreciate our eyes until something compromises our vision. If an eye injury occurs as a result of an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, then […]
Key Points: Table of Contents Common Accidents That Result in Premises Liability Cases Slip-and-Falls The most frequent premises liability claims in Georgia are slip-and-fall accidents. These accidents are typically caused by hazardous walkways due to poor lighting, uneven walking surfaces, trip hazards, spills, and other safety issues. Slip-and-falls frequently occur in retail stores, public venues, […]
Key Points: Table of Contents After you’ve been injured in a car accident, you’ll need to file an insurance claim to recover compensation for your damages. If the other driver’s negligence caused the accident, their insurance company has a duty to pay the costs. Once you’ve filed a claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance carrier, […]
