Depending on the severity of the collision, you could get PTSD from a car accident. PTSD—short for post-traumatic stress disorder—can occur following any traumatic event. When a motor vehicle accident results in the injury of you or someone you love, you could develop lasting emotional stress. If you are dealing with the consequences of PTSD …
When you carry the minimum liability coverage in Atlanta, your car insurance will cover other drivers if you are found to be at fault for an accident. This is because Georgia is a fault state, meaning the at-fault driver covers the victim’s losses in an accident. Georgia has laws regarding the minimum liability coverage all …
According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 989 passenger vehicle accident fatalities and 170 motorcycle crash fatalities across Georgia in 2019. In Atlanta specifically, there were 45 vehicle accident fatalities and 22 motorcycle accident fatalities in the same year, according to the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. While …
After someone hits your parked car in Atlanta, you have opportunities for collecting compensation. Before that point, though, there are things that will be important for you to do. These include taking photos of the damage to your car and searching for other cars in the area with damage that matches yours. Read on for …
Georgia’s laws on negligence determine fault after a car accident, and we prove that negligence with evidence. The evidence in your car accident case may include: Police reports Medical records Eyewitness statements Expert testimony Photo and video records Possibly other sources In most cases, the fault is easily shown. Other times, it may be more …
You could collect several forms of damages for injury-related costs from your car accident, including your medical costs, lost wages, and even your pain and suffering. A car accident injury claim can provide funds to cover most or all of your losses. You may be able to pursue some or all of these damages through …
The manner in which pain and suffering is calculated in a car accident case depends on several factors. One method includes multiplying your economic losses by a number determined by your injury severity. Another method is based on the length of time you experienced pain and suffering. You can talk to your lawyer about which …
Who determines fault after an accident? Before the process of repair and restitution can begin, the insurance companies will need to determine which driver is at fault (or “most” at fault) for the accident. Determining fault is important because the at-fault party’s insurance company will be financially responsible for the injured party’s property damages and …
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