We often get calls about insurance policies and whether coverage applies to the driver, passenger, or friend who borrowed car. The Georgia Court of Appeals recently held that the state’s
What Constitutes a Counteroffer by an Insurance Company in a Car-Motorcycle Accident Settlement?
We’ve negotiated cases with almost every insurance company out there. (We’ve also beaten many of them in court.) One common thing we see in every case is whether we should
Can a Defendant Offer Evidence of the Plaintiff’s Failure to Use Seat Belts in a Car Accident?
The Georgia General Assembly enacted § 40-8-76.1 in 1988—commonly known as Georgia’s seatbelt law— which requires each occupant of the front seat of a passenger vehicle to wear a seat
Act of G-d Defense in a Car Accident
We see all sorts of defenses. Oftentimes at-fault drivers don’t want to take full responsibility when they clearly are at fault. In some instances, they are right. Part of our
Can a Car Accident Video Posted to Facebook Be Used in Court?
The Georgia Court of Appeals recently heard the appeal of a convicted an automobile driver of two counts of homicide by vehicle in the first degree and one count each
Essential Terms of an Offer and the Insurance Company’s Obligation to Comply With Those Terms
When a victim’s lawyer makes an offer to an insurance company, the victim’s lawyer almost always includes terms as part of the offer. It is important for the insurance company
How Does Georgia’s Impact Rule Work in Personal Injury Cases?
How Does Georgia’s Impact Rule Work in Personal Injury Cases? The recovery for emotional distress following a physical injury caused by another person’s negligence in Georgia is limited to compensation
How Can Uninsured Motorist (“UM”) Coverage Be Waived in Georgia?
Having good insurance with a reputable insurance company is more important than most people realize. In fact, we may even go so far as to say that having good insurance
Georgia’s Sudden Emergency Defense Explained
The sudden emergency doctrine is a defense that insurance company lawyers try to use against a negligence claim. The sudden emergency doctrine theory says that a person who is faced
Can a Victim Get Special Damages in a Georgia Auto Accident?
Can a Victim Get Special Damages in a Georgia Auto Accident? A trucking company filed a lawsuit against Jacqueline Duckworth, alleging that she rear-ended one of its vehicles. Duckworth filed