is the person who caused the accident at fault? Progressive insurance did not accept liability for the cause of the accident.
answered on Jan 7, 2023
Based just on your facts, and without knowing more, I'd guess the at fault party's insurance is responsible for your repairs. Getting that insurance company to pay is the tricky part. Alternatively, if Progressive denied responsibility, your own insurance may cover it, subject to your... Read more »
answered on Jan 5, 2023
Most of the time, when one driver is hit by another, the police officer responding to the accident will conclude that the driver who was in back was "following too closely". Therefore, the driver who "rear-ended" the other driver is "at fault". However, this is not... Read more »
answered on Nov 19, 2022
Michael is right. Alternatively, if what you actually "won" is a judgment, rather than a settlement, you will need to look into hiring a collections attorney. Good luck!
My lawyer and they went to my first hearing and she had not sent over my hospital bills and doctor bills that my personal insurance had paid for to workman's comp so I need to see about what I can do about terminating or getting another lawyer that might be interested in my case thank you
answered on Oct 31, 2022
I'm sorry to hear that you are hurt and that your attorney is not doing a good job for you. Please give us a call at 404-800-5297, and we can discuss whether we want to work together. We look forward to hearing from you.
The car came flying up the rd and hit me my truck haven't even moved I was basically stopped would I be considered at fault
answered on May 19, 2022
Usually when you get hit from behind by a negligent driver ("rear-ended") the police officer will give the other driver a citation (traffic ticket) for violation of OCGA 40-6-49 (which is the "following too closely" law). It's unusual, but not impossible, for you to be... Read more »
answered on Jan 4, 2022
That is a section of Georgia Law which addresses medical and other liens on your potential settlement or award. Below is the code section. If you were injured in a car wreck, it was someone else's fault, and you want to speak with a lawyer about your potential case, feel free to give my office... Read more »
My doctor has already released me to go back on light duty.
answered on Sep 28, 2021
Your lawyer has more influence over your return to work than you might imagine, but less than you might want. The person who has the most control over whether you return to work is your authorized treating doctor ("ATP"). However, a good local attorney has a lot of relationships with... Read more »
Was told I had permanent nerve damage. Muscle re-tore at work in 2019. Last spring (21)Was told nothing can be done. I have received no reports on medical closure, but just got a check of $19,650. The statement stated 20% for 45 weeks for partial permanent disability. This does not sound correct... Read more »
answered on Aug 29, 2021
I'm sorry to hear that you got hurt at work, and even more sorry that it's a permanent injury. From your description, it sounds like you have at least one accepted workers' compensation claim. Work comp claims typically involve three kinds of benefits (think of it as three buckets... Read more »
My Daughter was in an accident in GA. She is currently dealing with 2 fractured discs in her back, a fractured elbow and blurry vision. Her lawyer is stating that there is a $130k pool for the 3 occupants and that medical being left open for future issues related to this " Is not a thing"... Read more »
answered on May 13, 2021
I generally agree with the other attorneys who have answered this question. However, some attorneys and law firms are better at sniffing out insurance policies than others. It may not shock you to learn that some TV attorneys, who shall go unnamed here, do less work than others when investigating... Read more »
answered on Apr 28, 2021
I'm sorry to hear about your car. If you were injured while working, then you have a workers' compensation claim. If the injury was serious, you should speak with a lawyer to bring your claim immediately. If you were not working, but you were seriously injured, then you will need a... Read more »
We both urinated and had bowel movement & now he is scared to death to get in a vehicle, I didn't go to the er due to being unsanitary & in shock. Now I can't hardly breathe in, my chest plate is injured, I can't hardly move my right arm up to my breast plate.
My RT... Read more »
answered on Feb 12, 2021
It sounds like you had a serious car accident that was not your fault. Given your injuries, you need to consult with a personal injury attorney immediately.
Semi hit someone on airport grounds, now sue both airport and truck driver
answered on Feb 2, 2021
This could be an extremely complicated situation, and unfortunately there is no quick answer. Whoever got hurt will need to call an experienced personal injury lawyer. There are a great number of questions that would need to be answered, and details provided, to determine who to file suit against.... Read more »
It’s a Workman’s Comp claim, knee injury and I injured my back outside of the job and haven’t returned to work.
answered on Feb 1, 2021
Most of the time, yes! There are basically two kinds of work accident claims: accepted and denied claims. If your claim was accepted, and the medical care is also accepted, then your medical bills with authorized doctors (i.e. the company's doctors) must be paid by work comp. That said, the... Read more »
answered on Dec 30, 2020
Under OCGA 34-9-221(f), every calendar day is counted. So weekends are included. However, 34-9-221 is not the only statute that determines payment deadlines in workers' compensation, or whether any payment is due at all. If you are hurt badly enough to be out of work for more than 2 weeks,... Read more »
Their client was charged with hit and run, DUI, following to closely. He was arrested. He was at fault 100%. My daughter who was driving my car and a witness drove behind the hit and run driver to try to get him to stop the company vehicle he was driving. He then made a complete sudden stop, which... Read more »
answered on Dec 8, 2020
I'm sorry to hear that your daughter was in an accident. The insurance company is hiding behind OCGA 40-6-49(a), which is the Georgia law against "following too closely". That law states: "(a) The driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is... Read more »
Was not given option to see WC doc or my own VA doc.
answered on Sep 18, 2020
Hi, this is Tristan Morrison with Morrison & Hughes Law in Marietta, Georgia. When you have an on-the-job motor vehicle accident, and you get hurt, you are entitled to workers' compensation benefits. This is true even if you were found to be at fault for the vehicle wreck. If you were... Read more »
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