Auto Accident

In Georgia, it is quite common to share the road with large commercial trucks, especially along the major highways. When driving at a high rate of speed with a truck like this by your side, it is critical that you know that the truck driver sees you and your vehicle. If they cannot, because you... read more

The law across the U.S. requires every person behind the wheel of a vehicle to have a driver’s license. That license signifies the driver has completed satisfactory education and training in operating a vehicle within the state’s guidelines and traffic laws.  When a person is driving without a license and causes an accident, this can... read more

Renting a car means taking responsibility for that vehicle and any damage caused to it or to others by the driver. Like any car accident, victims must demonstrate who is at fault using evidence from the accident to substantiate their right to seek damages. But who is responsible for damages in a rental car accident?... read more

Victims of car accidents have the right to seek fair compensation for any losses they have suffered from the at-fault party. While that is your right, you also have the responsibility of proving what your losses are and demonstrating with evidence what you are owed.  If you are hurt in an accident, it is critical... read more

When two people are driving along the road, one directly in front of the other, they must each be able to trust the other to operate within the requirements of the law. When one person fails to act and puts the other at risk of injury, that party could be held accountable for the resulting... read more

After an accident, you will need to submit a statement to the insurance company about your injuries and losses. They may want you to provide a recorded statement. But should you give a recorded statement to an insurance company? In nearly all situations, you should not give a recorded statement to the insurance company. Doing... read more

There is a reason why car dealerships will not allow you to drive off the lot without an insurance policy in place. The risk of an accident happens on all roadways, especially in Georgia, where drivers tend to speed and remain distracted. If you get in a car accident with a new vehicle, though, your... read more

A statute of repose differs from a statute of limitations. Both of them stipulate a “deadline” by which legal action must be taken, but the similarities end there. A statute of repose has an absolute deadline and does not depend on when the problem was discovered.  In automotive defect claims, the statute of repose is... read more