After a car wreck on an icy or snowy Georgia road, the first question is always: who is at fault? Many assume that because the weather was a factor, no one is to blame. This is almost never the case. Under Georgia law, all drivers have a legal responsibility to adjust their driving for the road conditions. This means that
In Georgia, dash cam footage is generally admissible as evidence in a car accident claim, provided it is properly authenticated. This means you must show the video is a fair and accurate depiction of the incident without any edits or tampering. The footage must be presented in its raw, unaltered state to be considered credible. While the video is one
In Georgia, you generally have two years from the date of an incident to file a personal injury lawsuit. This is known as the statute of limitations. But waiting is one of the most significant mistakes you might make. Evidence disappears within days, insurance companies begin building their case against you immediately, and shorter, lesser-known deadlines could apply to your
Based on our experience, Georgia workers’ compensation cases typically take between 6 and 24 months to settle. However, this is just an average. The specific timeline for your case depends entirely on the details of your injury, your recovery process, and how the insurance company responds. If you have questions about your specific situation and what your timeline might look
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 fireworks manufacturer could be held responsible if a defective firework causes you to get injured. A retailer may be responsible for damages if they sold fireworks to minors or failed to provide proper warnings on
With more than 2,600 children under the age of 13 being seriously injured in car crashes every day in the United States, according to the NHTSA, the state of Georgia has issued legislation to ensure children are safely secured in a child passenger restraint system when riding in a vehicle. According to Georgia Code 40-6-76, children under eight years of
When an employee is injured at work and the injury limits his or her ability to continue working, under Georgia Workers’ Compensation law, the employer is responsible for weekly income benefits to the employee. The benefits are called temporary total disability payments or TTD for short. Payments commence upon a doctor placing work restrictions on the employee that prohibit the
Under Georgia workers’ compensation law an employer is responsible for injuries sustained by an employee if the injuries arise out of and occur within the scope of employment. An employee is not required to prove the employer caused the accident, only that the employee was at work, and engaged in his or her normal duties when the injury occurred. If
When a victim is injured in a personal injury case, there are different categories of damages that a personal injury attorney will demand require compensation: property damage, medical bills, future medical bills, lost wages, lost future income, permanent scarring, permanent disability, and pain and suffering. Each of these categories of damages must be proven by your personal injury attorney. When
Avoiding some common mistakes made by many after a car accident will help secure a fair and just settlement for the personal injuries and damages you suffered. If you have been in a car accident, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FIGHT WITH THE INSURANCE COMPANY BY YOURSELF! Find a personal injury law firm in Georgia that is established and trustworthy. A