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Q: Is a motorcycle considered a recreational vehicle in the state of georgia
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answered on Aug 26, 2011

Motocycles generally do require special insurance policies in Georgia. In other words, they generally will not be placed on a standard automobile policy. In fact, many automobile policies will exclude them.

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Q: Are there ALWAYS charges when there is a death involved in a car accident?
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answered on Aug 26, 2011

No. It depends on how the accident occurred. If the accident was unavoidable and no traffic laws were violated, then no charges will be made. Also, if a minor violation occurred, the police office may exercise his or her discretion not to charge the driver.

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Q: Going to court for striking fixed object what do I have to look forward to
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answered on Aug 26, 2011

You will likely receive a fine and possibly required to go to driving school. It depends a great deal on your driving situation and whether there were any other aggravating circumstances involved in the collision such as drinking.

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Q: Do I have to repay the heatlth insurance company with settlement received from third party - State of Georgia

I was in an auto accident that was not my fault and received a settlement check from the at fault party's insurance company. This is in the state of Georgia. Do I have to pay back the health insurance company that paid some of these medical bills? It was settled without litigation.

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answered on Aug 26, 2011

It depends on the type of health plan. If you work for a large employer, they likely have a self-funded ERISA plan. This is the type of plan in which the employer pays the medical benefits, but the plan is often administered by a health insurer such as United Healthcare or Blue Cross. Under this... View More

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Q: What type of law does a traffic violation fall under
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answered on Aug 26, 2011

Traffic laws are criminal violations. However, unless there is a significant injury, a death, damage to property or drinking involved, the person generally receives a fine.

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