Michael is correct. If your attorney has already sent a demand to the insurance company for the drunk driver, and they paid, then you can seek money from your own UM/UIM (underinsured motorist) coverage. This is insurance that you can buy (before an accident) to provide you with extra money if the... 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

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

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

A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. The answer would be "yes" just about anywhere in the U.S. The accident victim would generally include the vehicle owner in a summons and complaint in an accident-related lawsuit. Good luck

A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It would probably be difficult for ANY attorney to offer quick answer to your question on a Q & A forum - your original attorney could have liens, they may see things differently than you describe, etc. Someone... View More

A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry about your accident. I'm glad there were no injuries. If you want to handle the PD claim through your own insurance, you could look into what your policy's coverages are for UM (uninsured... View More

A Georgia attorney must advise you here, but you posted last week and mention the approach of the end of the timeline on a two-year statute of limitations. Do you mean this coming Saturday? Do you mean going to trial on a case that has already been filed and has an index number... or do you mean a... View More

Normally yes. If you are trying to evade arrest, you may have difficulty obtaining a bond.

Good luck

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answered on Nov 12, 2024

No, that is not correct. That ticket is a 3-point violation. Also, if the ticket was issued as the result of an accident, even if you are be able to pay it online, Georgia law still requires you to show up for your court date.

In simple terms, this rule ensures that if your insurance company settles a claim on your behalf without you agreeing, you are not automatically stuck with that decision. You can still pursue your own legal actions, provided the insurer properly notifies everyone involved that you didn't... View More

At the default hearing you will tender your evidence to the Court. If the defendant appears at the hearing, he will be able to review the evidence at the same time you tender it to the Court. However, under no circumstances do you have to provide your evidence to the defendant prior to the... View More

I recommend you speak with a criminal defense/traffic attorney about your case. It seems you have some mitigating circumstances that could help you obtain a favorable resolution, but there are many other factors that can have an impact on your case. Best of luck.

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

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.

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.