Insurance companies don’t have a specific deadline for paying accident claims in Georgia. However, accident victims have only a limited amount of time to file a lawsuit. This means that the longer the insurance company waits to pay an accident claim, the greater the chance that the accident victim will take the case to court. … Read More »
In Georgia, you may pay federal and state tax on some parts of a personal injury settlement or judgment, but not others. For example, you usually will not pay tax on money you receive for your physical injuries. However, the part of your settlement that covers lost wages will be taxed. Let’s start with the … Read More »
You may be at fault in a car accident if you did not have the right of way. The law enforcement officer who responds to the scene will determine who had the right of way and whether a traffic citation should be issued. Then, insurance companies will conduct their own investigation to decide who they … Read More »
If you have been in a car accident, the insurance company may use a variety of tactics to avoid paying you as much as your claim should be worth. This includes blaming you, minimizing your injuries, delaying, and other tricks. Not every insurer will do this in every case but it’s common enough that you … Read More »
Car accident side effects may include injuries that aren’t obvious at first but grow worse over time. Accidents can also cause emotional issues like anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Many people feel afraid to drive after an accident, or simply nervous in general. Financial stress is also a common problem, as victims may be … Read More »
Not all cart accident injuries are physical, and children are just as susceptible to PTSD as adults. If your child’s behavior changes after the accident, it could mean your child has PTSD or post traumatic stress disorder. PTSD symptoms can vary from one person to another, but they may include flashbacks, nightmares, negative thinking, jitteriness … Read More »
It’s normal to feel upset after a car accident. Give yourself time to process what happened, and talk about the accident with a friend, family member, clergy member or therapist. Try to get back to your normal routines – including driving. If the emotional fallout from the accident continues to affect your daily life, consider … Read More »
If you are nervous about getting behind the wheel again after an accident, the best strategy is to take it slow. Start with short, low-stress drives, and consider taking a friend along for emotional support. Work your way up to highway driving gradually. If you’re still feeling anxious, you may benefit from a defensive driving … Read More »
Car accidents can cause depression, even in people who have never been depressed before. Depression is more than everyday sadness. If you are depressed, you may lose interest in ordinary activities, have trouble concentrating, feel hopeless, have no energy, or feel other symptoms. Car accidents cause depression because they are traumatic. Depression is a serious … Read More »
After an accident, give your insurance company the basic facts about your accident, but don’t offer an elaborate explanation. Never say the accident was your fault. Don’t say you weren’t injured, and never give a recorded statement (written or verbal) without talking to a lawyer first. What should I avoid saying when I report the … Read More »
