Yes. You are subject to being stopped as well as citation.

The insurance company has a duty to act in good faith when administering a claim. Georgia Code § 33-4-7 establishes that an insurer “has an affirmative duty to adjust that loss fairly and promptly, to make a reasonable effort to investigate and evaluate the claim, and, where liability is... View More

Unless you independently did something wrong (for example allowed someone incompetent to drive) your liability is limited. But higher insurance provides better protection and is often worth the small increase in cost.

Also make sure you have the highest amount of UM/UIM coverage, as... View More

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answered on Jul 11, 2023

A conviction for hit and run can suspend your license in the State of Georgia; there are things an experienced attorney may be able to do that would keep that from happening, so this is a situation it would be smart to speak to one before pleading guilty to that charge.

The accident itself is not sufficient evidence alone. The red eyes and swaying could definitely be attributed to the airbag and the accident. The odor of alcohol will have to be defended more rigorously. There are certain questions to ask the officer that can expose the officer's inability to... View More

A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. A GENERAL possibility nationwide (subject to state-specific practices) is that if policy limits are exceeded, jointly held property or assets could be targeted by a plaintiff to satisfy a judgment from an... View More

I do agree, something seems off. It is generally the case that once a client's medical treatments are finished, it can take anywhere from 2 - 4 weeks to obtain all of the client's medical records and bills. Every now and then there will be difficulty getting a record or a bill but that... View More

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answered on May 1, 2023

It seems you may have suffered a brain injury and short-term memory loss. There are times where you may have been given a citation; however, the OTHER DRIVER was at fault for causing the wreck. Additionally, your injuries may be more significant than just what you felt at the time of the wreck.... View More

Do not provide a statement without the assistance of an attorney. The insurance company asks questions specifically designed to allege fault on your part. You will need to provide your full medical records, which may include medical records prior to the accident if requested. You are entitled to... View More

This is a fact driven scenario and will be determined based on the evidence that can be produced. If you were able to signal the lane change after stalling, it is possible the party who rear-ended you would be at fault for following too closely and would be liable for your injuries. However, if the... View More

A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Your question covers lots of ground - type of business structure, insurance, etc. - and it might be difficult to obtain meaningful guidance in the brief format of a Q & A forum. One option is to think about a... View More

A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You could gather your evidence, such as video, photos showing no damage, witness statements, etc. Your position will probably result in your carrier conducting its own investigation. Ultimately, the decision will... View More

A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. In this type of setting generally speaking, two options are to go to court, as you mention, or to lower the amount demanded. Yes, there's always a possibility that plaintiff could lose. A case could be... View More

A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. However, accidents nationwide could be investigated by various entities, including insurance companies, departments of transportation, departments of highway safety, and outside agencies. Different entities could... View More

Based just on your facts, and without knowing more, I'd guess the at fault party's insurance is responsible for your repairs. Getting that insurance company to pay is the tricky part. Alternatively, if Progressive denied responsibility, your own insurance may cover it, subject to your... View More

Yes. When you cause an accident, you are legally obligated under Georgia law to pay for the damages you caused. The statute of limitations in Georgia for property damage to a vehicle is four years, meaning the other party could wait until June 2026 before filing suit against you and yet still... View More

Most of the time, when one driver is hit by another, the police officer responding to the accident will conclude that the driver who was in back was "following too closely". Therefore, the driver who "rear-ended" the other driver is "at fault". However, this is not... View More

The answer to your question is governed by the Georgia Nonresident Motorist Act statute (specifically, O.C.G.A. 40-12-3). Under that statute, suit against a nonresident may brought (1) in the county in which the accident or injury occurred or the cause of action originated or (2) in the county of... View More

You may serve a nonresident using the Georgia Nonresident Motorist Act statute. In order to do so, you must serve a copy of the complaint/summons on the Secretary of State AND by giving notice of such service and a copy of the complaint/summons by registered or certified mail or statutory... View More

A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. If there was no apparent damage to the vehicles, it would probably not result in a significant PD claim. But if the person claims injury, that would be something your insurance carrier would need to defend you... View More