The stopped vehicle was over the crest of a hill and I had little time to check following traffic. Can I have my citation for illegal lane change thrown out? There was minor paint damage done to both my vehicle and the one in my blind side on the right when I swerved.
answered on Mar 30, 2022
This sounds like an emergency/unavoidable accident defense. Under Georgia Law, if the accident could not have been avoided and you are rapidly (i.e. exigency is key) responding to an emergency, not created by your own negligence, then the accident is just that-- an accident. Thus, you will not be... View More 
answered on Mar 30, 2022
It will be a fact based question. If your daughter was attempting to change lanes when the other vehicle was established in their lane, then your daughter will likely be found at fault. However, if your daughter was established in her lane and the other vehicle improperly entered your... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2022
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. Until you are able to discuss meaningfully with a Georgia attorney familiar with state vehicle & traffic law or public safety law, as a general matter, most regions would place responsibility on the property owner.... View More
no injuries and police not called, insurance exchanged but other driver does not want to involve insurance and wants us to pay for their damages.
answered on Feb 2, 2022
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. In general, these can be difficult cases wherever they occur. It's usually one person's word against the others. Without some supporting evidence in terms of video footage or reliable unbiased eyewitness... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2022
It is a misdemeanor offense, punishable by a maximum of 12 months in custody and a $1,000 fine.
Beyond the criminal penalties, you are also exposed to civil tort liability (a lawsuit) for any injuries or property damage caused by the unlicensed person you permitted to drive your vehicle.... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2022
Short answer is that if you disagree with the position of your insurance company and/or the opposing insurance company, and you are seeking damages, then your next step is to file a lawsuit and let a judge or jury decide who was at fault.
My car broke down in the road and my passengers and I got hit and 1 died
answered on Jan 12, 2022
The short answer is maybe. If the car breaking down was sudden and unexpected to the extent it was impossible to avoid stopping and temporarily leaving your disabled vehicle in the roadway, then I do not see any charges being filed. However, if you had reason to know the car was not roadworthy... View More
answered on Jan 11, 2022
Yes, they can sue you, and if they win, they can take collections actions against you to collect on their judgment.
If they have uninsured motorist insurance coverage, their insurance company can sue you, as well.
If you would like assistance putting yourself in the best possible... View More
answered on Jan 4, 2022
That is a section of Georgia Law which addresses medical and other liens on your potential settlement or award. Below is the code section. If you were injured in a car wreck, it was someone else's fault, and you want to speak with a lawyer about your potential case, feel free to give my office... View More
answered on Dec 10, 2021
More information is needed here to properly respond to you.
I was uninsured in a vehicle but needed to work in the pandemic, I live by myself and have been since my mom threw me out at the age of 18. I have been working low income jobs and have struggled to survive everyday. At one point I was homeless due to financial struggles. What should I do? I am... View More
answered on Sep 19, 2021
A Georgia attorney should advise here, but your question remains open for a week. Your situation is a difficult one, and is really needs a more meaningful response than a brief textbox answer. You could look into legal aid society/pro bono services. However, those organizations tend to handle... View More
answered on Sep 16, 2021
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. If a car accident resulted in a criminal charge (or traffic violation), attorneys in those areas (Criminal Law or Traffic Tickets) would be able to advise better than accident attorneys, who are more involved with... View More
answered on Sep 1, 2021
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for four weeks. Unless there are details not mentioned here, there should not be a need to sue him. The vehicle's insurance should cover the loss if he was authorized to use the vehicle. Good luck
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I filed a claim online against an insurance company, and provided evidence with my claim. The claim was accepted and now I’m seeking a process server to serve the register agent of this business.
My question is when I have the person served do I have to also provide them with the... View More
answered on Aug 27, 2021
Why don't you have a lawyer representing you? Is this a case of supposed no insurance by the at fault driver?
I am a safe driver there was no traffic in front or behind in that lane or would as always moved over. I'm 65 years old and this is my lively hood should I fight the ticket or not .
answered on Aug 12, 2021
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. There's no point losing further time reposting under Traffic Tickets. You could reach out to traffic ticket defense attorneys in the Atlanta area if you haven't already done so. See the tab above -... View More
I took this to small claims court to prove that I was not at fault and won my case. This accident happened in 2019 and I was diagnosed with cancer a month afterwards.
I had to request several contingencies due to radiation, chemotherapy, physical therapy and recovery time. During this time... View More
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answered on Aug 11, 2021
They're going to try and scare you into accepting a lower amount of money by threatening to appeal.
You need an Attorney who will represent you in the appeal. Otherwise they will appeal the case a demand a jury trial.
The 18 wheeler left the scene to avoid repercussions. The accident was ruled not at fault. Will my insurance go up as a result? The damage was around $3300 charged to my insurance with a diminished value claim as well.
answered on Jul 2, 2021
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. But ANY attorney might not have a universal answer because the way these are treated can vary by carrier. It's in your favor that you were not the at-fault driver so far as liability goes - that would be more... View More
If i were the victim in a hit and run accident, and made a police report at the scene and whom they later arrested
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answered on Jun 29, 2021
I’m glad to hear they found the hit and run driver. There should be an amended accident report from the resulting arrest with the driver’s information and their insurance company. You can file a claim against their auto insurance carrier to get compensated for your vehicle and injuries as a... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2021
The short answer is no. Intentional torts require the wrongdoer (known as the tortfeasor) to do something on purpose. A person who is driving high does not intentionally try to get in a car crash. Accordingly, while driving under the influence is certainly reckless behavior, it is not an... View More
I wasn’t driving my vehicle when it was in an accident, however the police report listed the driver of the other vehicle at fault. I put the property damage claim in with her insurance and in two days it was denied without any kind of investigation, I wrote a demand letter it was rejected. My... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2021
You file your bad faith claim in the court where you live or the court where the insurance company maintains an office.
You can file a complaint with the insurance commissioner.
If the sheriffs cant find the liable person you can in most states arrange for service by publication.... View More
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