In Georgia, every driver has a legal responsibility to pull over at the scene of a car accident – big or small. Fleeing the scene of a collision is the crime of hit-and-run. If you get involved in a hit-and-run accident, the reporting and recovery processes will look a little different than a standard car…
The ramifications of a car accident can extend well beyond physical injuries. Many crash survivors also suffer significant psychological, mental and emotional distress. Car accidents can be mentally traumatic for survivors and witnesses alike. In Georgia, it is possible to seek financial compensation for emotional distress from a car accident. As the injured victim, or…
Getting into a car accident with another driver can be stressful enough. Finding out that driver is on duty as a government agent or operating a government vehicle can add another element to your claim. Instead of going up against a fellow driver, you may be filing a claim against a government entity, such as…
When most people picture a car accident, they imagine immediately apparent injuries such as lacerations or broken bones. They may not realize injuries can also have delayed symptoms. A victim’s adrenaline after a car accident can mask the signs of an injury in some cases. In others, the injury might not cause symptoms until days…
Georgia’s Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) system is a safety program that aims to decrease the risk of a teen driver causing a car accident. This system graduates a driver through three intense stages before allowing him or her to drive alone in Georgia. State lawmakers created the graduated driver’s license program in collaboration with educators,…
