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5 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Georgia on
Q: My daughter was in an accident, 3 weeks ago, her lawyer is stating that medical costs being left open is not a thing.

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"... View More

Christine King
Christine King
answered on May 13, 2021

Unfortunately, this appears to be a case where there is not enough insurance to cover all losses. This happens more often than not. Your attorney should be able to get the medical bills negotiated down to leave her with some funds.

Once you settle a case, you cannot go back and ask for...
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3 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Georgia on
Q: I have had 3 auto accidents in the last 2.5 years. The last two I was not at fault, and the first going to court over

I was originally injured in the first wreck but never thought it would be anything lasting, so I didn’t seek treatment because I only had liability insurance and they were saying the wreck was my fault even though I disagree and am waiting to go to court. I was then rear ended and side swiped and... View More

Christine King
Christine King
answered on Apr 1, 2021

I am so sorry you are going through this. It can be difficult to distinguish injuries from accidents that are so close in time. This is not something you can do on your own, you will need an experienced attorney who can help you sort through the medical records and the injuries suffered from... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Wrongful Death for Georgia on
Q: can a witness also watch and listen to trial as it takes place

I am a child to a deceased mother, who was killed due to domestic violence,, i am almost sure I will have to testify and i would like to listen and watch the trial as it proceeds. My family is saying that’s not allowed and I’m worried.

Christine King
Christine King
answered on Apr 1, 2021

I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure this has been very difficult. Unfortunately, sequestration of witnesses is a normal practice. It is designed to illicit truthful testimony that has not been swayed by the testimony of other witnesses. Ultimately, it is up to the judge.

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3 Answers | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith, Car Accidents and Small Claims for Georgia on
Q: Can I still file a lawsuit for property damage against insured if their adjuster sent a check that I didn’t agree to?

Hello I put in a claim with at fault insurance for damages to my car, they deny me in 2 days. Almost 2 months later they change it to 60%, I reject it because their client was fully at fault. A year later the person that was driving my car wins his personal injury claim for $25k, six months after I... View More

Christine King
Christine King
answered on Mar 30, 2021

I would need some more information. Generally speaking, insurance companies will only compensate you for the value of the car. Of course, they will try to use the lowest value. Please feel free to call me for a consultation at no cost. 770-644-2378.

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2 Answers | Asked in Wrongful Death for Georgia on
Q: Troup county sheriff's department went out there with me to get his stuff as long as I had my marriage license I have .

I am his wife lately we're not divorced not separated anything he was living with me he got on drugs he moved in with them he died they're on drugs too by the law is it not legally my stuff to resume from them instead of hers to sell I have receipts for most of it.

Christine King
Christine King
answered on Mar 23, 2021

Good afternoon. Could you please clarify what the issue is? Thank you in advance.

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