The latest trend is for medical providers to refuse to accept health insurance when you are in a motor vehicle collision. There may be several reasons for this. First, they may have run into an insurer who refuses to pay for auto related injuries, trying (unlawfully) to place the onus on the third party’s carrier. And others have a different…
There are different time limits provided by the law to make various types of claims. The time limit is usually two years, but there are exceptions. The time limit to make a defamation claim is 1 year. The time limit to notify a municipality is six months of an injury claim, though after that notice is sent the two-year rule…
Many people believe that their private mental health records become an open book when they file a claim for personal injury. But the truth is that Georgia law strongly provides strong protections for an injured person’s mental health records even when they have filed a lawsuit claiming mental pain and suffering. This is because of a strong public policy which…
Your car is struck by another driver and you sustain injuries. And you are not happy about it. You try to resolve the matter yourself but get nowhere. You hire an attorney. The attorney files a lawsuit. But he only sues the person who caused the collision. Not their insurance company. What does that mean? Most drivers in Georgia have…
Have you ever gone to an amusement park, signed up for a dive trip, gone on a go kart ride or to a trampoline park and had to sign a Waiver of Liability in order to participate? These days, being asked to sign such a document is a common occurrence. We have had clients come to us after experiencing a…
If you are not wearing a seatbelt and are involved in a car crash, you may wonder, “Can I still recover damages even though I didn’t buckle up?” The answer depends on your state law and the circumstances of your case. When you get into a car accident, your injuries can be much more severe if you do not wear…
When we meet a new client and ask about their auto coverage, there is often no more than a vague understanding of what their coverage is and sometimes even less of an understanding as to what those items mean. Mix that in with a couple of widespread myths and it is apparent that many of us are simply at the…
Unfortunately, the situation is not uncommon in Georgia, where over 12% of motorists drive without auto insurance. Under Georgia law, all drivers of motor vehicles must carry a minimum of $25,000 in liability insurance (O.C.G.A. § 33-7-11). While the vast majority of Georgia motorists are law-abiding citizens who purchase auto insurance, many drivers do not have the minimum required insurance. But…
Following a car crash, one of the main questions is, “Who is liable for the accident?” However, things can get complicated when one of the drivers involved in the accident is not the owner of the vehicle. If another person was involved in a car accident while driving your car in Georgia, you might worry that you could be responsible…
The popularity of rideshare services, including Uber, has skyrocketed in recent years. But what happens if you are involved in a car accident while riding in an Uber vehicle? Who would compensate you for your injuries and losses? So, what to do if your Uber crashes? You may want to consult with an Atlanta car accident attorney to determine your options. What…
