If you’ve been in a car accident and your car was seriously damaged, the insurance company might declare it a “total loss”. Typically the owner of the vehicle will then relinquish their car to the insurance company, however you may keep it if you want, but there are conditions. If your car was totaled and …
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Although infrequent, police chases do happen in Athens from time to time. When police are pursuing a suspect, car accidents are more likely to happen. Nearby drivers could get hit or wreck their car from having to swerve out of the way. Even the suspect being chased could crash and be injured in the accident. …
If you’ve ever been in a car accident, you’ve probably had people tell you to get a statement from any witnesses when gathering evidence at the scene. Once you’ve identified who they are, you may be wondering what you should ask them. We’ve compiled a list of five of the most important questions to ask …
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No, Georgia does not report speeding tickets to other states officially. However, there are some other factors or caveats to that statement, so keep reading to be sure you’re in the clear. Georgia is 1 of 5 states that are non-members of the Drivers License Compact (DLC) The Driver’s License Compact (DLC), which is an agreement among …
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When police arrive at the scene of the crash, they’ll write and file a report. Sometimes, the police report will suggest that you’re at fault for the crash, whether you think you were or not. Don’t fret – just because the police report is against you doesn’t mean you’ll be convicted of any civil or …
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When you are in a car accident, sometimes it is not necessarily clear who was at fault. Not all accidents are black and white. But can fault be determined by the location of the car damage? We will discuss how fault and damage are correlated below. Situations Where Damage Can Be Used as Evidence of …
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“My friend crashed my car and now I don’t know what to do.” This is a stressful situation to be in, but don’t panic – an Athens car accident lawyer can help. The first thing you should do is notify your insurance company. Car Insurance Follows the Car, Not the Driver Car insurance insures the …
In some cases, going to court is necessary to settle a dispute or get compensation for your injuries. In other cases, it may be possible to resolve the situation out of court.Picking up the pieces after a car accident is a hassle. Do you go to court for a car accident? An experienced car accident …
If you’re not able to go back to work because of your injuries, it can be difficult to make ends meet. If you’re uninsured or underinsured, you may worry about those medical bills ending up in collections. This is how car accidents end up not only reducing someone’s income, but putting them into debt. However, …
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When someone breaks a traffic law and causes a crash, they’re supposed to get a ticket. That begs the question, what if no motorist was issued a ticket? How can you prove their error caused your accident? It’s not uncommon for a traffic infraction to go unticketed after an accident. Keep reading to learn more …
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