In Georgia, if you are the victim of a car accident that wasn’t your fault, you have a right to have your costs paid by the at-fault driver or their insurance. This includes the cost of a rental car if you cannot use your vehicle while it’s being repaired, or while you get a new vehicle … Read More »
Finding out the driver that hit you isn’t insured is incredibly frustrating. Not only is it illegal in Georgia, it shows incredible irresponsibility on their part. Georgia requires car insurance so that there is a baseline level of coverage for every accident victim. But when the driver isn’t insured, it does not mean you don’t … Read More »
After a car accident, the driver who was at fault is responsible for paying medical bills for everyone who was injured. If you were injured through no fault of your own, your injuries will probably be paid for by other driver’s insurance policy. If the accident was your fault, your insurance will be responsible for … Read More »
There are several kinds of losses, or “damages” that you can claim after a car accident that was not your fault in Georgia: Special damages are the financial costs of the accident, including medical bills and lost time from work. General damages include non-financial losses such as pain and suffering and emotional trauma. Some accident … Read More »
It’s best not to talk to another driver’s insurance adjuster after a car accident, especially if you might have been injured. However, you are required to cooperate and talk to your own insurance company’s adjuster. If you do talk to an adjuster, stick to the absolute basics about when and where the accident happened, and … Read More »
After a car accident, another driver’s insurance company may ask you to give a recorded statement about the accident. You are not legally required to do this, and it is almost never in your best interest. This is true even if you are sure you did not cause the accident and have nothing to hide. … Read More »
In many ways, a rental car accident is no different than any other type of car accident. If the driver of the rental car is at fault, the driver’s own car insurance or the coverage purchased from the rental car company will pay for damage and injuries. If another driver is at fault, that driver’s … Read More »
If you are injured in a car accident, you can sue the driver who caused the accident for the full cost of your injuries and vehicle damage, even if that amount if much greater than the insurance policy limits. If the court awards you money, the insurance company will pay you, up to the policy … Read More »
After a car accident in Georgia, exchange information with the other drivers, and do as much as you can to document what happened. This might include taking photos or video of the accident scene and talking to witnesses and police. If you were injured, see a doctor as soon as you can. If you make … Read More »
When someone runs a stop sign and causes an accident, it can be hard to prove fault, especially if the other driver denies doing anything wrong. A police report, statements by eyewitnesses, and photos of the accident scene can help build a strong case showing who is liable for your injuries. Fault in car accidents … Read More »
