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In Georgia, the Department of Driver Services can suspend a license for as little as sixty days to as long as three years. Even a sixty-day suspension is no minor punishment, given the role of cars and driving in our society. Our car is more than transportation; it’s our connection to the broader world. Whether we use our vehicles to get to work, pick up children, or buy groceries, they are vital to our lives. It makes sense, then, to better understand how license suspensions in Georgia operate, what offenses trigger them, and how to reinstate your license with as little interruption as possible. There are some driving offenses and even non-driving offenses that can trigger an automatic suspension. On the other hand, an accumulation of minor infractions can lead to a suspension. Georgia also increases the suspension period depending on the offense and the offender’s driving record.

The most recent available data shows that the average combined costs for nonfatal pedestrian accident victims are $337,309. This combined cost represents all the medical, work loss, and quality of life costs associated with the accident.

Absolutely. A car accident attorney can and should negotiate with your insurance company on your behalf. A Montlick car accident attorney can handle all communication and negotiations with the insurance company, ensuring that they take your claim seriously and offer a fair settlement.

If you are somewhat responsible for a car accident, but not more so than the other driver(s), you might still be able to recover damages for your injuries in Georgia. GA Code § 51-12-33 applies the comparative negligence principle to accident injury claims.

Generally, the statute of limitations window for car accident injury and wrongful death cases is two years. If you file a claim after these two years are up, it’s extremely unlikely you’ll be able to recover any damages, even if you’ve been severely injured. It can take a thorough Decatur car accident attorney several months to put together a strong case. Gathering evidence, and waiting on insurance companies and the legal system takes time. To preserve evidence and give yourself the best chance at getting the compensation you are truly owed, it pays to contact a car accident attorney right away.

The immediate aftermath of an Uber or Lyft accident is similar to any car accident, but with some additional pieces of information that need accounting for.

Georgia follows a modified comparative negligence rule, meaning, generally, if the plaintiff is found partially at fault for their injury, their compensation will be reduced by their percentage of fault.

Report your injury to your employer immediately. GA Code § 34-9-80 requires that workplace injuries be reported within 30 days, but it’s best to do it as soon as possible to avoid any disputes about when or how the injury occurred. Make sure the report is in writing and that you keep a copy for your records.

The statute of limitations for personal injury cases in Georgia is typically two years from the date of the injury. The statute of limitations window is also two years in a wrongful death case. Some special circumstances can affect the window:

Typically, worker's comp can last for up to about 7.7 years from the date of the incident, but there are exceptions.

Workers' Comp lawyers are responsible for providing clients with personalized and aggressive legal representation in order to get those clients the absolute maximum amount of money possible for their workplace injury. This could include filing additional personal injury claims or lawsuits.

For personal injury claims resulting from a car accident, the statute of limitations in Georgia is usually two years from the date of the accident. This means you would have two years to file a lawsuit against the responsible party/parties. Failure to file within this time frame could result in the loss of your right to seek compensation for your injuries. The statutes of limitations can vary depending on the jurisdiction of the accident.

If you see someone driving recklessly, including swerving, speeding, texting, or behaving aggressively, you should call 911.

Georgia law states that all drivers must meet the minimum required insurance policy limits of $25,000 bodily injury liability insurance and $25,000 property damage liability insurance. We recommend purchasing additional the coverages detailed below.

Medical payments coverage or "Med Pay" is a type of insurance that a driver can purchase in Georgia in conjunction with an automobile insurance policy.

In Georgia, if you were partly at fault for the accident that caused your injuries, you can still recover compensation as long as a court finds you to be less than 50% at fault. For on-the-job injuries, Georgia has a no-fault workers' comp system, meaning that in many cases you are still eligible for worker's compensation benefits.

This name is somewhat misleading because some assume it means that an owner will not be liable if their dog has never bitten anyone prior to the bite at issue in a particular case.

The landowner’s defense in a case involving negligence when failing to provide adequate security typically centers on whether the criminal act perpetrated by a third party was foreseeable.

The state of Georgia has various dog breed laws that are different based on the city and county that you live in.

Punitive damages, also known as exemplary damages, are a type of damages awarded in a civil lawsuit, intended to punish the defendant for their wrongful conduct and deter them and others from engaging in similar conduct in the future.

The length of time for which you can receive workers' comp benefits in Georgia depends on the nature of your injury.

Georgia law allows you to receive 2/3s of the difference between what you make while partially disabled and what you made before you were hurt.

The Board hears claims, facilitates mediation, and makes determinations on eligibility for benefits and payments.

The NHTSA recommends that car seats be replaced following a moderate or serious collision, but indicates that a car seat does not need to be automatically replaced after only a minor collision.

In Georgia, bicycles are required to follow all laws designated for “vehicles”.

Georgia Accident Reports typically comprise the most immediate comprehensive record of vehicle damage, visible injuries, road conditions, perceptions of observers and other evidence that is essential to obtaining the financial compensation to ease the hardships caused by a serious traffic accident.

Under the bill, drivers can move into the left lane to pass other vehicles, but a driver who continues to drive in the left lane at a speed ten mph slower than the speed limit is subject to a $60 fine.

Injured individuals may or may not have the ability to recover compensation under the moving truck company’s insurance policy

Under Georgia law, it is illegal to park on the side of a highway.

A parent or parents may be held liable for an underage driver's conduct.

Ambulance drivers are required to follow certain protocols and exercise extreme caution while they transport their passengers.

The Super Speeder Law stipulates that regular speeders will become Super Speeders when they are cited for driving over 75 miles per hour on a two lane road, or 85 miles per hour on any road or highway within Georgia.

If your driver causes the accident, you could have an accident claim against him or her.

Under Georgia law, lane splitting is illegal.

Because the risk of suffering a significant injury in a motorcycle accident is exponentially higher than when traveling in other vehicles, uninsured and underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage is critically important.

If the owner has knowledge of the dog's vicious tendencies (also referred to as the "scienter requirement"), liability may be imposed without evidence of negligence by the dog owner.