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I was hit by another driver. I sued driver in Magistrate Court in GA. Process server used substitute service within the 2 year statue and left papers with there spouse telling me this was allowed by law. The drivers insurance Co. Attorney filed an answer to the suit and is claiming that service of... View More 
I've been needing assistance to have someone represent me for an accident that took place on May 10th. A report was not made but I was able to file a claim but the car was deemed total and essentially put me in a financial bind up to this date.
I’m under the impression that you need a surgery to receive max compensation for your injuries sustained in a car accident and to prove they are severe.
For example if you have severe disability impairments from an accident and you don’t receive a surgery you are not entitled to... View More
Told state farm to choose a select service shop since they should know the best ones. First shop not accepting tow ins.2nd shop chosen was never told car was there, discovered on their lot a week later without the key. Was not taking state farm tow ins. I was required to drive 81 miles both ways to... View More
Told state farm to choose a select service shop since they should know the best ones. First shop not accepting tow ins.2nd shop chosen was never told car was there, discovered on their lot a week later without the key. Was not taking state farm tow ins. I was required to drive 81 miles both ways to... View More
Need some legal advice. So I have a family member that drove my truck when he wasn't suppose to, and got involved in an accident with another vehicle. My family member was at fault, but he just left the scene which is considered hit and run. Since the truck was under my name I got a call from... View More
Need some legal advice. So I have a family member that drove my truck when he wasn't suppose to, and got involved in an accident with another vehicle. My family member was at fault, but he just left the scene which is considered hit and run. Since the truck was under my name I got a call from... View More
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
I was involved in a collision caused by a construction company’s trainer and supervisor , who fled the scene without exchanging proper contact information.
I sustained severe injuries, including lumbar stenosis and cauda equina syndrome, resulting in chronic pain, mobility issues, and... View More
answered on May 31, 2024
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
Can damages be claimed after a settlement has been accepted?
answered on Jun 2, 2024
A Georgia attorney would need to advise on your question about SOLs, but your question remains open for two weeks. On your second question about claiming damages once settlement has been reached, it could depend on how the other side or their insurance carrier drafts the release. Most insurance... View More
I rear ended a parked car in my neighborhood and was cited with striking a fixed object. I received a fine of $850 and a mandatory court date. Should my penalty be different? Is it worth bringing it up to the judge? This was in Woodstock, Ga
answered on Apr 15, 2024
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks, and it's likely you already consulted with local attorneys by now. Definitions could be specific to a given jurisdiction, but a fixed object is often understood to mean something fixed to its surroundings -... View More
I was hit hit on by the UI driver.I'm having trouble finding you attorney that will ask for anything.But their insurance coverage is what should I do
answered on Mar 28, 2024
In order to recover more than the available insurance coverage, a lawsuit will need to be filed against the DUI driver. Lawsuits are expensive and take time to make their way through the courts. Ultimately, the litigation will end with a trial wherein you may recover more than the available... View More
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