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

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

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

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

In order for someone to be liable for your damages, their negligence must have been the cause of the damage. Here, what you describe is that the cause is your inattention, not that the object was at the street.

A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. If the claim was reported, they made it part of the record - you could also try to learn how the claim will be treated. In some cases, carriers could deny on claims involving spouses or other family members. Good luck

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answered on Feb 4, 2024

In this situation, your friend should be aware that insurance companies often conduct investigations to assess liability and determine the extent of coverage. While she wasn't listed as a driver on the insurance policy, her involvement in the accident may still be subject to scrutiny.... View More

Until you're able to speak with a Georgia attorney as to state-specific guidance, a starting point could be court records, as my colleague correctly indicates. In just about every state, minors who are plaintiffs in an accident go through a court process where their funds are placed under the... View More

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answered on Jan 1, 2024

If your truck was stolen, and you reported it to the police by obtaining a case number, you have taken the appropriate steps to notify law enforcement about the theft. Canceling the registration and insurance on the stolen vehicle may be a responsible action to take, as it prevents any potential... View More

Where an attorney takes on a case with no money up front for attorney fees, and no attorney fees as the case progresses, and the attorney is paid out of what is collected, is called a contingent fee.

A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry about your accident and the ordeal it has caused you. Only a local attorney would know protocols about changing reports, but if you are represented by an attorney, you should advise them of this.... 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 state-specific insurance practices, inconvenience is generally not a class of damages in such matters in general nationwide. Depending on a policy, things that... View More

When you are rear-ended in a car, liability almost always lies with the car that struck you from the rear. Absent an exception to the general rule or negligence on your part, liability has been presumptively established against the other driver. Any accident that causes a concussion is serious.... View More

Even if you have a preexisting condition, any aggravation to that condition or additional damage is the responsibility of the at-fault party. Schedule a free consultation so your medical records can be fully assessed. Don't wait too long though because the statute of limitations is 2 years for... View More

Restitution includes any expenses that result directly from the crime. Medical bills are definitely recoverable. If automobile insurance does not cover the losses, you should discuss other possible avenues to recoup the damages from the loss of a loved one. Schedule a free consultation to make sure... View More

A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week, and time is generally of the essence in motion practice in any jurisdiction. Court can dismiss, but that could depend on the court and the motion. It looks like you may be represented by an attorney. If that's the... View More

An attorney should respond, though it is possible there might be rare reasons no to.

The court might automatically dismiss the case, or part of the case, for a failure to oppose.

Assuming you did not cause the wreck, you and your passengers have what is known as an uninsured motorist claim. While such a claim exists under Georgia law, that does not necessarily mean there is compensation available under your policy. The key is whether your policy has uninsured motorist... View More

You can sue the individual who damaged your car for the entire cost of repair and loss of use. Your own insurance company will be subrogated to any recovery to the extent of what it paid.

Very small claims like this are perfect for your local small claims court. You shouldn’t need an... View More

If you do not have comprehensive coverage, you likely will not receive any compensation from your insurer as it covers theft and vandalism.