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Key Points: Table of Contents If you were driving on a Georgia highway and a runaway tire or wheel from an 18-wheeler struck your vehicle, causing an accident, you may be entitled to compensation by filing a legal claim— if you or any of your passengers were injured. When a massive truck wheel detaches from […]
Key Points: If you or your loved one were in a forklift accident while loading or unloading a semi-truck, you may be entitled to more than just workers’ compensation benefits. Under Georgia law, there often are other parties who can be held legally responsible – especially in accidents involving tractor trailers. Understanding how liability works […]
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 […]
Key Points: Table of Contents What Happens When the Evidence You Need Is Hidden Inside a Truck’s Computer? If you or a loved one were recently involved in an accident with a semi-truck, you might be wondering what type of evidence is available for you to strengthen your legal claim. What makes a semi-truck accident […]
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 […]
