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Saturday will make two years (statue limitations) . My 70 year old mom was in the car and have no medical bills because she had no transportation. They offered her $2k. Can she get more if she goes to trail?
answered on Dec 15, 2024
A Georgia attorney must advise you here, but you posted last week and mention the approach of the end of the timeline on a two-year statute of limitations. Do you mean this coming Saturday? Do you mean going to trial on a case that has already been filed and has an index number... or do you mean a... View More 
answered on Nov 12, 2024
Normally yes. If you are trying to evade arrest, you may have difficulty obtaining a bond.
Good luck
APD Officer told me the ticket is No points and I can pay the fine online. Is this true?
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answered on Nov 12, 2024
No, that is not correct. That ticket is a 3-point violation. Also, if the ticket was issued as the result of an accident, even if you are be able to pay it online, Georgia law still requires you to show up for your court date.
answered on Sep 25, 2024
Following an accident in which a vehicle is totaled, the owner of the totaled vehicle is entitled to the fair market value (FMV) of the vehicle at the time of the crash. In other words, if your vehicle had a FMV of $5,000 at the time of the crash, $5,000 is all you can recover no matter the amount... View More
answered on Sep 10, 2024
In simple terms, this rule ensures that if your insurance company settles a claim on your behalf without you agreeing, you are not automatically stuck with that decision. You can still pursue your own legal actions, provided the insurer properly notifies everyone involved that you didn't... View More
Indemnification, it says if the insurance company or their driver gets sued by anyone related to my injuries , such as medical provider or any other person or entity then I have to defend and reimburse the insurance company or driver for any further action or costs , including any attorneys fees .... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2024
Indemnification clauses (also known as hold harmless agreements) are standard in every release signed by a personal injury claimant. In fact, it would be shocking if the insurance company failed to include such a clause in the release.
In terms of of the court action, I assume you are... View More
The other driver jerked her car to the left as I was going by. This action created a minor collision in which there was a scrap on my cars side bumper. As soon as our cars touched the other driver screamed your fault and then pulled off. I pulled around the corner and tried to talk to the driver,... View More
answered on Sep 3, 2024
Determination of liability and fault is fact specific-----and a trier of fact will determine the facts and make a liiability ruling, if you get that far. Before getting there, others (you, the other driver, insurance company adjusters, lawyers, etc) will make liability determinations based on the... View More
I am being told that the current injury case is being downplayed because this accident “aggravated “ existing conditions..NOT TRUE.. I was completely healed from the accident of 4 years ago but now the insurance adjuster are using that to lowball my claim offer. My question is, is there a... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2024
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Until you're able to consult with a local attorney on any state-specific rules, the GENERAL approach applied nationwide in the type of situation you describe is that the plaintiff relies on the opinion of a... View More
I have an upcoming default hearing in the Fulton County Magistrate Court this September, the hearing will be done via zoom and I want to submit my evidence electronically to the Court. The Defendant failed to answer the complaint or move to open default nearly 4 months after being served leading me... View More
answered on Sep 9, 2024
At the default hearing you will tender your evidence to the Court. If the defendant appears at the hearing, he will be able to review the evidence at the same time you tender it to the Court. However, under no circumstances do you have to provide your evidence to the defendant prior to the... View More
I got into a car accident and insurance company won’t cover the damage.
answered on Aug 23, 2024
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Yes, you could. There are attorneys who handle defense matters who work independently. But the more important question may be why your carrier is declining to offer you defense counsel. They probably provided a... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2024
This statute (O.C.G. A. § 33-24-41.1) addressed instances when there are two insurance policies which apply to the same claim. It allows for a claimant (i.e., the injured person who is asserting the claim) to recover the policy limits from the primary policy and then pursue a second policy. The... View More
I spoke with officer he said I left a scene of accident but when I went to court there saying I have a hit and run when I explained to him that I didn’t intentionally leave I was coming back , I needed to get my daughter from day care the daycare were not answering. I don’t know what to do I... View More
answered on Aug 15, 2024
I recommend you speak with a criminal defense/traffic attorney about your case. It seems you have some mitigating circumstances that could help you obtain a favorable resolution, but there are many other factors that can have an impact on your case. Best of luck.
answered on Jun 21, 2024
It is difficult to pinpoint an exact amount without knowing the extent of the injuries, whether any of the injuries will be long term or have the possibility of recurrence, and what the cost of treatment is.
Schedule a free consultation for a complete case review and to make sure you are... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2024
Yes, you can propose a settlement in any amount. $25,000 is the minimum amount of insurance that a driver has to carry in Georgia in order to legally drive a vehicle. Schedule a free consultation before you settle to make sure that you get the amount that you are entitled to.
The driver died in the crash. How do I go about dealing with the deceased insurance company
answered on Jun 20, 2024
I am sorry to hear about your girlfriend and the driver. In an accident that serious, you really should hire an attorney. You will need to get the driver's insurance information from the police report. You will then need to submit all medical records to the insurance company. You need to make... View More
I have an injury claim with state farm, the at fault drivers insurance company and they are telling me that before they will settle my claim and pay me, that I have to give them my full social security number. Is this true and is this required by law if I'm not comfortable providing this... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2024
Yes, providing your social security number is typical. The reason that insurance companies ask for your social security number is they want to confirm whether Medicare/CMS paid any of your medical bills. If the answer is yes, Medicare/CMS has a lien which, if left unpaid, can result in the... View More
The at fault drivers insurance company , State Farm says they can't pay me one lump sum to settle my injury claim. They want to pay me an amount for pain and suffering and they want to pay my medical bills directly instead of paying me and letting me pay my medical bills out of the settlement... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2024
If there is no lien, I have never heard of an insurance company insisting on paying the medical bills and the pain and suffering separately. In fact, one would think the insurance company would not want deal with the hassle of paying individual medical care providers. Simply issuing one check to... View More
A student driver was left unsupervised and slammed into my parked vehicle. I sustained 11 spine injuries and severe symptoms.
They fled the scene before the police arrived.
The insurance company accepted liability however they thought my injuries were minor because the previous... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2024
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but you posted last week. You mention needing legal assistance. One option is for you to reach out to law firms to try to set up a free initial consult. In terms of your question of how much you could potentially recover, more information is needed about your... View More
And I'm doing more calling and trying to find out about my case should I find another attorney to take my case I'm just getting a run around from them and insurance companies.
answered on Jun 18, 2024
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Clients are free to change attorneys, and attorneys are free to withdraw from representing clients (with several exceptions). If you do change attorneys, it's possible your attorney could assert a lien for the... View More
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