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Georgia’s Car Seat and Booster Seat Laws

What Are the Booster Seat Requirements in Georgia? Georgia requires a child to ride in a booster seat or another child restraint until the child...

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Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Georgia: What OCGA 33-7-11 Gives You, and What You May Have Signed Away

Is Uninsured Motorist Coverage Required in Georgia? Georgia insurers must offer uninsured motorist coverage, but a driver can decline it in writing. If you never...

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Georgia Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury: The Deadlines That Decide Whether a Claim Survives

How Long Do You Have to File an Injury Claim in Georgia? Two years. The Georgia statute of limitations for personal injury gives most injured...

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Is Lane Splitting Legal in GA? What OCGA 40-6-312 Says About Riding Between Cars

Is Lane Splitting Legal in Georgia? No. Lane splitting is not legal in Georgia. State law bars a motorcycle from passing inside the lane the...

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What To Do After a Car Accident in Georgia That’s Not Your Fault: A Guide for After You Get Home

After a car accident in Georgia that wasn’t your fault, the first steps from home are to seek medical attention for any pain, notify your...

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Floyd County Trauma Centers – Where Do You Go After a Car Accident?

Weaver Law Injury Attorneys can guide you through the claims process after a car accident in Rome and throughout Floyd County. Whether it’s a rear-end...

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How to Get a Police Report from Floyd County Police Department

Weaver Law Injury Attorneys helps people in Rome when they’re injured in a car accident. There’s never a good time to be in one, but...

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Who is Responsible for Fireworks Injuries in Georgia?

Determining liability for firework injuries in Georgia can be complex. Numerous parties could be held responsible, depending on how the injury occurred. For example, a...

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O.C.G.A. § 40-6-315 – Do I Need to Wear a Motorcycle Helmet in Georgia?

Yes. All Georgia motorcycle riders must wear an approved helmet. They must also have eye protection if the motorcycle does not have a windshield. Georgia’s...

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O.C.G.A. § 40-6-273 – When Do I Need to Report My Georgia Accident to the Police?

Drivers in accidents on Georgia roads need to make sure law enforcement is notified if a few things are true. If someone is injured or...

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O.C.G.A. § 40-6-291 – Do Georgia Cyclists Stop at Stop-Signs?

Yes. State law classifies bicycles as vehicles. It means Georgia riders must follow the same traffic laws as drivers, as long as the laws apply...

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Georgia Hit-and-Run Laws and Penalties Under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-270

In Georgia, hit-and-run drivers face misdemeanor charges in fines if they leave the scene of an accident that causes car damage or a minor injury....

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