If you are injured as a motorcycle passenger in Georgia, you may be able to seek compensation from the motorcycle rider, another driver or both, depending on who caused the crash. Your own actions may also affect your claim if they contributed to the collision or your...
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Pedestrian rights in unmarked Georgia crosswalks
If you cross at a Georgia intersection without painted lines, you may still have the same basic legal protection you would have in a marked crosswalk. Georgia statutes protect pedestrians at certain intersections even if no stripes appear on the road, so a driver may...
Can multiple companies be liable for a Georgia truck accident?
Commercial truck crashes often cause severe injuries and raise tough legal questions. The answer is not always simple, because the trucking industry relies on a large network of businesses. As a result, more than one company can share blame for a single crash. ...
When can you sue a third party for a construction injury?
If a construction accident hurts you, you might have options beyond standard workers' compensation claims. State law generally allows injured workers to sue outside entities if their negligence contributed to the incident. However, you must carefully review your job...
How vehicle safety defects can worsen crash injuries
When a car accident happens, you rely on your vehicle’s safety features to help protect you from serious injury. If an air bag does not deploy or a seat belt fails, you may suffer injuries that are worse than the impact alone would have caused. In Georgia, you may...
Can preexisting conditions affect a Georgia brain injury claim?
A violent head impact on I-185 or a sudden fall at a Columbus worksite can leave you facing steep medical bills and a long recovery. As part of reviewing a claim, insurance adjusters may examine past medical records, including records of concussions, sports injuries...
What should you do if an insurer denies your injury claim?
A denied injury claim can be frustrating, especially when you are dealing with medical bills, missed work or ongoing pain. A denial does not always settle the question of whether you can recover compensation. Understanding why the insurer rejected your claim can help...
How does a traumatic brain injury affect future income?
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can reduce a person's ability to work, advance in a career or maintain prior earning levels – sometimes for years after the initial injury. In Georgia, a TBI claim may cover both future lost income and lost earning capacity. Future lost...
How is fault established after a Georgia car accident?
A serious car accident can leave you facing substantial medical expenses, lost income and long-term physical limitations. If another driver caused the collision, establishing fault is essential to pursuing compensation. In Columbus, Georgia, the evidence surrounding...
Drivers face a dangerous delay in reaction times
One problem that drivers sometimes encounter is that they have misconceptions about their own driving abilities. This can lead to critical mistakes, ultimately resulting in an accident. For example, many drivers believe that their reaction times are excellent and that...