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I have video of the accident and a witness to the scene. However, both insurance companies are claiming that it is my fault. I need to know if there is anything I can do to get my vehicle fixed.
answered on Dec 12, 2016
Get an in person consultation with a member of the Ga. Trial Lawyers Assn.They give free consults. If you were turning left and she was going straight, yes you could be found at fault.
What are claims/issues I could have coverage for under uninsured motorist that would motivate me to increase the limits of that coverage?
answered on Dec 10, 2016
Value of your injures. In most states that is a very "cheap" insurance. Understand it covers you for when other driver has no insurance. In some areas that can be, at any given time, more than a third of drivers!
Other driver had no insurance.Accident occurred in the open break of solid double lines.Are drivers making left turns responsible to yield, period?
answered on Dec 5, 2016
Yes. Contact a member of the Ga. Trial Lawyers Assn to discuss your injuries and how this will be handled--they give free consults.
I was turning left out of a parking lot from about an odd 200ft from light. Moderate to heavy traffic at light. Am I at fault for being t-bone by a car using turning lane as driving lane rushing to catch the turning light? I cleared may way of passage thru traffic before turning, but he jumped out... View More 
answered on Nov 22, 2016
Generally the car entering a major roadway from a driveway or minor street has the heaviest burden. If wreck happened in an area he shouldn't have been in you have a claim. Contact a member of the Ga. Trial Lawyers who handles cases in the county and also traffic offenses--they may help you at... View More
answered on Oct 12, 2016
If it may be done safely. Depends on the situaiton. If charged, plead not guilty.
I got out of my car, told the other driver to call the police, and I went up to my condo and dropped off my groceries. I came back to the scene. As I was driving back down to scene, a police officer came looking for me, got behind me and pulled me over. He said I fled the scene. However, I told... View More
answered on Oct 12, 2016
No as you did not intentionally leave the scene.Further you usually have to have injuries to be cited. However it's a serious charge, not a d.i.y. so I suggest you contact an attorney who handles traffic citaitons for the court that would hear the matter and in the meantime plead not guilty.
If I am insured in Georgia and traveling through Alabama, and involved in an accident, I am covered by Alabama or Georgia liabilities and responsibilities bodily injury upon motor accident law.
And if so what is my responsibility to my occupants?
answered on Oct 12, 2016
Depends who is at fault. Alabama law governs liability--who is at fault and what they cover. Georgia law covers everyone's dealingwith their insurance company.
Generally passengers are blameless and can sue one or both drivers in a wreck. If there isn't enough money to go... View More
Niece was arrested for serious injury by vehicle. What do we do?
answered on Oct 5, 2016
Niece needs to deal with the insurance she has/insurance on the car she was in. She needs to not give statments. As to her insurance they will want a statement but she has to make it clear she needs to talk to her lawyer first as she faces charges.
She needs to get an attorney who handles... View More
I have been on LOA since 05-26-2016 and must return to work on 10-03-2016. So I can't go to court. What should I do or what can I do. The letter is dated for 9-30-2016
answered on Oct 3, 2016
Call whoever subpoenaed you; call your employer; fax them a copy of the subpoena. You can't not show up. It's not an option.,
A car hit me making an improper pass
in a subdivision. I was slowing down turning left as the other car proceeds to try and pass me on my left. The report claimed that my blinker wasn't on but it never claimed my parking brakes were on as the car was very close behind me. I... View More
answered on Sep 20, 2016
It's an argument. "I think the apple is worth 80 cents. I'll give you 60 cents." Now if you were hurt contact a member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Assn--they give free conults. Basically, if you have collision run it through your company let them hassle with the other driver.... View More
Also, there is some errors on my ticket: year of my car, traffic, weather, road condition... Should I contest it too?
answered on Sep 2, 2016
You should talk to a lawyer who handles tickets, especially if you are the person in the last post. Generally, if you are the moving car and there is a wreck because of your changing lanes it's on you, but the lawyer may be able to get it to a non-point violation.When in doubt plead not... View More
State trooper asked him a few questions then he was immediatly taken by ambulance to hospital where next day had to have back surgery. Accident happened near brothers house so he came to scene and state trooper issued a citation for failure to maintain lane. He didnt mention this to my husband nor... View More
answered on Sep 2, 2016
Weird that he'd get a citation and court date but maybe that's how they do it down there.For the ticket and challenging his being in jail you need to make copies of what is at the court as far as what the docket shows. Get in touch with a lawyer that handles tickets and licenses in the... View More
i asked for a continuance but was wondering if that charge was low enough to plead guilty to and not get affected by it in the future like a hit and run would.
answered on Sep 2, 2016
Seems that if you got the hit and run they can't now charge you for a second offense off of the first--it's called double jeopardy. But you really need to consult a lawyer.
answered on Aug 25, 2016
Contact a member of the Ga. Trial Lawyers Assn--they give free consults. If you weren't at fault you have a claim. Discuss with them any limitations.
is only $10k (as per Florida's insurance statute), does the Florida's insurance then automatically comport to Georgia's, thus making the FL's liability to $25k?
answered on Aug 19, 2016
Usually it does. The Florida person should check with their company. Whoever is injured should contact an attorney who is a member of the Ga. Trial Lawyers Assn.They give free consults.
Im 26 years old ive had permit since i was 15 this is my first ticket my ticket is $1036.00!! Why?
answered on Aug 18, 2016
Plead not guilty, talk to a lawyer who handles tickets in the court where you would have to show up. You may not need a lawyer for the hearing --i'm just thinking you are right, and if you wern't in a commercial vehicle what the heck.
I sent the attorney the amount that was due, and he wrote and said, "This will acknowledge your lien for rent on (tenants) settlement. I will place it in her file and insure that you get paid when her case is settled." But the car accident case was settled, and proceeds were sent to the... View More
answered on Aug 17, 2016
you should be able to as you relied on that, to your detriment. Technically you need to get a "letter of protection" but the lawyer saying "I will insure" is an undertaking to you.
answered on Aug 12, 2016
You may be able to plead not guilty--read it carefully. You don't get to pay online because they haven't gotten to it yet, because it is what it is, because life is tough. If it's a points ticket, you may want to get an attorney involved to have it knocked down to a no point.
Now the people that was in the other car have lawyers what could possibly happen
answered on Aug 7, 2016
I take it you paid either the company or someone for insuance on a car that was under someone else's name "the policy holder". If you had an agreement with them, then they are responsible for covering it without your say so.
If not, it's on you. The law would say you... View More
I got into a car accident in someone else's car. I was potentially going to purchase the car from the owner but while test driving it I rear ended a car, which in turn rear ended another. I don't have a car, so I do t have car insurance. I do however have a license. The officer on the... View More
answered on Jul 22, 2016
You broke it you fix it. Why wouldn't you be obligated? He gave it to you to drive, not to run into the back of someone. You want his insurance involved. His rates will go up.Either you pay to fix it plus car rental for him, or your pay for the car.
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