Normally yes. If you are trying to evade arrest, you may have difficulty obtaining a bond.

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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.

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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

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.

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

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

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 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

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

Car wreck damages are complicated, and this sounds like a serious wreck. Frankly, you should not be trying to handle it on your own. When I used to work for insurance companies, I saw them bamboozle people like you all the time (i.e. people without a good lawyer). Get an attorney. Get one... View More