In Georgia, exceeding the speed limit and driving at a speed greater than “is reasonable and prudent” based on road conditions is against the law. But the penalties for speeding depend on how fast the accused driver is going. If they are going fast enough, the consequences might fall under Georgia’s “super speeder” law. What …
Some people might use the terms “aggressive driving” and “road rage” interchangeably, but there is a significant difference. While both are serious and can cause harm to other drivers on the road, one is worse. All drivers have a duty of care to avoid actions that will put others in danger. That’s what it’s important …
When it comes to car accidents in most states, including Georgia, the fault is the most important factor if you’re wanting to seek financial recovery for your damages. The person who was at fault for the accident is liable for the costs of said accident. That means if you want to recover money for your …
To recover money in a personal injury case, you must be able to prove 1) the other person was negligent and 2) that their negligence led to your accident (also known as causation). Negligence means the person failed to exercise their duty of care to keep others from harm. If that person is negligent, they …
Neck injuries are very common in car accidents and can cause a lot of pain, not to mention medical bills. And while neck injuries are always legitimate, they are sometimes taken less seriously than other car accident injuries. There are two main reasons for this: Victims don’t always realize how bad neck injuries are until …
Over 2,600 children under the age of 13 are involved in car accidents every day. That means that a child is in a car crash every 33 seconds in the United States. There are thousands of car accidents involving children in Georgia every year. Parents need to take care to not only drive carefully when …
As of 2018, all 50 states have their own version of a Good Samaritan Law, and Georgia is no exception. In fact, Georgia has had a version of its Good Samaritan Law since as early as 1962, and it has been dramatically expanded and improved over the years. The idea of a Good Samaritan Law …
As of July 1, 2018, Georgia’s new Hands-Free Law is officially in effect. This law is being called the biggest change to Georgia’s traffic laws in decades—and it affects virtually every driver on the road. Below, we’ve got an in-depth look at how the law works (and all if its surprising exceptions). But first, here’s …
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