You may know you deserve compensation for your car accident injuries, but the legal system is so complex that the average person often has trouble navigating it alone. This is why you should consider hiring a car accident lawyer: to make it easier for you to pursue the damages you need. Challenges of Filing a …
How to Calculate Diminished Value in Georgia
To calculate the diminished value in Georgia, you would have to take into account the amount of damage your vehicle suffered, the quality of the repairs, and how much the car was worth before the accident. A Georgia car accident lawyer can help you do this. Determining Your Car’s Diminished Value To calculate the diminished …
What to Expect Physically After a Car Accident
You can expect to feel physically sore or worse after a car accident, but just how bad you feel depends on how severe the accident was. Some people walk away from a car accident with minor bruises, while others sustain life-changing injuries. Some injuries show symptoms right away, but others do not. Either way, you …
What Happens When You Get in a Car Accident?
What happens when you get in a car accident can depend on which driver was at fault. Whether you bear no, partial, or total responsibility, consider consulting a personal injury lawyer in your area. Most law firms will review your case at no cost or obligation and explain your options for monetary recovery. However, at …
What to Do if You Hit a Parked Car?
Hitting a parked car can be scary. There are several steps you must take after hitting a parked car to comply with the law. If the driver or owner is with their car, exchange the same information you would have shared after a moving accident. If you hit a parked car that is not occupied …
What to Do if Your Uber Gets in an Accident
The process of recovering compensation as a passenger in a rideshare accident can be complex, so here is what to do if your Uber gets into an accident: Seek immediate medical attention. Contact the police and report the accident. If it is safe and you are physically able, take photographs or videos of your injuries, …
How Long After a Car Accident Can Injuries Appear?
After a car accident, some injuries are immediately obvious such as broken bones or open wounds, while others may not appear until days or weeks after the collision. Additionally, some injuries are ‘hidden,’ such as a brain injury, which can be difficult to diagnose without the appropriate medical tests. If you are worried about how …
What Happens if Someone Else is Driving My Car and Gets in an Accident?
If someone else is driving your car and gets into an accident, your liability insurance will usually pay for damages if the person borrowing your vehicle is at fault. However, if another party caused the crash, they may be responsible for the resulting injuries and financial losses. What Happens if the Person Borrowing Your Car …
What to Do if Your Lyft Gets in an Accident
If your Lyft gets into an accident, what you should do is stop, alert authorities, and seek medical treatment if needed. Once you are safe, consider seeking compensation for your injuries and damages. You may be able to recover your medical expenses, lost wages, and more. What Should You Do Immediately Following a Lyft Accident? …
Georgia Right-of-Way Laws
Right-of-way laws in Georgia are designed to keep motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians safe. For example, at an intersection without traffic signals or stop signs, drivers must yield to other motorists turning right before turning left. Due to Georgia’s fault-based insurance laws, claiming compensation can be challenging if issues arise regarding liability and the right-of-way crop …
How Long After a Car Accident Can You File a Claim?
How long after a car accident you can file a claim depends on your state’s statute of limitations. In Georgia, O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33 allows up to two years from your collision or your loved one’s passing to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit. While this deadline does not strictly apply to insurance claims, …
What’s the Average Settlement for a Rear-end Car Accident?
Rear-end collisions are sometimes thought of as minor, but that’s not always the case. Many rear-end crashes result in significant property damage and personal injuries for the victims. Depending on the severity of the victim’s injuries, a person could receive a significant settlement to pay for their losses. The average settlement is difficult to determine …
What Happens If You Wreck a Rental Car?
If you wreck a rental car in Georgia, you generally follow the same steps as you would if you had an accident in your normal vehicle. That is, you would want to contact the police, report the accident, seek care for any injuries, and consult a car accident lawyer. Learn more below about the steps …
Can You Wear Headphones While Driving in Georgia?
Many drivers like to wear headphones to listen to music, take calls, or consume other forms of entertainment. However, this raises the question: can you wear headphones while driving in Georgia? Technically, most drivers have the legal right to wear one headphone while operating a vehicle in the state of Georgia. Reach out to Kaine …
New Tennessee Bill Makes Drunk Drivers Pay Child Support
In April 2022, the Tennessee state legislature passed a new bill that makes drunk drivers pay child support if they get into a car accident that kills a parent. The bill is not yet law, but it has passed in both the House and the Senate unanimously. Now, it only requires the governor’s signature to …
What Happens If the Police don’t Respond to Your Crash?
You probably know the first thing you should do after being in a car accident is to call local police to the scene. What you may not know is what happens if the police don’t respond to your crash. In most states, you are still required to file a police report, even if it means …
When Is a Car Considered Totaled in Georgia?
Georgia does not have a law in place that dictates when a motor vehicle should be considered a total loss. However, many insurance companies have criteria determining whether a car is deemed to be totaled. In many cases, if the cost of repairing the vehicle is more than the vehicle’s fair market value, the insurance …
Psychological Responses to Injuries Following a Car Accident
A report from the Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease studied the psychological responses to injuries following a car accident. Almost 40 percent of the study participants experienced distressing symptoms from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depression in the weeks and months following the collision. Symptoms impaired the victims’ performance at work or school …
How to Calculate Your Car Accident Compensation Amount
If you were injured in a collision, you’re probably wondering how to calculate your car accident compensation amount. While there are certain factors that go into determining how much financial recovery you can pursue, there are no reliable car accident compensation calculators – despite what one might see online. Every motor vehicle accident is different. …
Where Can I Find the Best Car Insurance Attorney in Atlanta?
The best car insurance attorney for you in Atlanta may be at Kaine Law. Our firm handles car accident cases regularly. This gives us the necessary experience to resolve insurance claims. We’ll fight for every bit of compensation that you deserve. Do You Need a Car Insurance Attorney in Atlanta? Every car accident victim can …
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