In practice the insurer handling the claim makes the initial call, and it is driven by economics rather than the owner's preference. The decision turns on a comparison between the...
When a vehicle is struck from behind and shoved forward into the car in front, the driver who delivered the rear impact is usually the one liable for both collisions....
A crash blamed on brakes that suddenly gave out can land responsibility on several different parties in Georgia, depending on why the brakes failed. The driver is the first candidate,...
Georgia is one of the states that clearly recognizes a claim for diminished value, which is the loss in a vehicle's market worth that remains even after high-quality repairs. A...
Several avenues for recovery remain open even after the at-fault driver drives off. Georgia treats leaving the scene as a serious offense and builds insurance protections precisely for the situation...
A large truck often swings left before turning right, because its long wheelbase forces the trailer to track inside the path of the cab. When that maneuver traps or crushes...
A truck carrying more weight than it should can contribute directly to a crash, and when it does, the carrier that ran the overweight vehicle may be liable. Excess weight...
When a trucking company concedes that the driver was its employee acting within the scope of employment, that admission can reshape the case considerably. It locks in the company's responsibility...
A driver operating a commercial truck without a valid commercial driver's license can meaningfully strengthen an injury claim. The missing or improper license is not just a technicality; it points...
An error in a crash report is fixable, and a wrong report does not lock in a bad outcome. The path forward depends on the kind of mistake: factual errors...