Frequently Asked
Questions

The immediate aftermath of an Uber or Lyft accident is similar to any car accident, but with some additional pieces of information that need accounting for.

Georgia follows a modified comparative negligence rule, meaning, generally, if the plaintiff is found partially at fault for their injury, their compensation will be reduced by their percentage of fault.

Report your injury to your employer immediately. GA Code § 34-9-80 requires that workplace injuries be reported within 30 days, but it’s best to do it as soon as possible to avoid any disputes about when or how the injury occurred. Make sure the report is in writing and that you keep a copy for your records.

The statute of limitations for personal injury cases in Georgia is typically two years from the date of the injury. The statute of limitations window is also two years in a wrongful death case.
Some special circumstances can affect the window:

After an accident, a slip-and-fall lawyer will advocate for you and work to secure compensation for your medical care and any potential future damages directly linked to the slip-and-fall.

Typically, worker’s comp can last for up to about 7.7 years from the date of the incident, but there are exceptions.

Workers’ Comp lawyers are responsible for providing clients with personalized and aggressive legal representation in order to get those clients the absolute maximum amount of money possible for their workplace injury. This could include filing additional personal injury claims or lawsuits.

For personal injury claims resulting from a car accident, the statute of limitations in Georgia is usually two years from the date of the accident. This means you would have two years to file a lawsuit against the responsible party/parties. Failure to file within this time frame could result in the loss of your right to seek compensation for your injuries. The statutes of limitations can vary depending on the jurisdiction of the accident.

If you see someone driving recklessly, including swerving, speeding, texting, or behaving aggressively, you should call 911.

Georgia law states that all drivers must meet the minimum required insurance policy limits of $25,000 bodily injury liability insurance and $25,000 property damage liability insurance. We recommend purchasing additional the coverages detailed below.

Medical payments coverage or “Med Pay” is a type of insurance that a driver can purchase in Georgia in conjunction with an automobile insurance policy.

In Georgia, if you were partly at fault for the accident that caused your injuries, you can still recover compensation as long as a court finds you to be less than 50% at fault.

For on-the-job injuries, Georgia has a no-fault workers’ comp system, meaning that in many cases you are still eligible for worker’s compensation benefits.

This name is somewhat misleading because some assume it means that an owner will not be liable if their dog has never bitten anyone prior to the bite at issue in a particular case.

The landowner’s defense in a case involving negligence when failing to provide adequate security typically centers on whether the criminal act perpetrated by a third party was foreseeable.

The state of Georgia has various dog breed laws that are different based on the city and county that you live in.

Punitive damages, also known as exemplary damages, are a type of damages awarded in a civil lawsuit, intended to punish the defendant for their wrongful conduct and deter them and others from engaging in similar conduct in the future.

The length of time for which you can receive workers’ comp benefits in Georgia depends on the nature of your injury.

Georgia law allows you to receive 2/3s of the difference between what you make while partially disabled and what you made before you were hurt.

The Board hears claims, facilitates mediation, and makes determinations on eligibility for benefits and payments.

The NHTSA recommends that car seats be replaced following a moderate or serious collision, but indicates that a car seat does not need to be automatically replaced after only a minor collision.