Frequently Asked
Questions

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

Workers’ compensation is an insurance system required by state law (in most states) that provides compensation to employees for work related injuries or occupational illnesses on a no fault basis.

While there have been safety improvements that are standard features in some models and optional features in others, the potential risk of severe injury or wrongful death posed by SUVs is reflected in statistics provided by the Georgia Governor’s Office of Consumer Protection:

Before speaking to an insurance company, including your own, you should consult with an attorney.

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.

In Georgia, bicycles are required to follow all laws designated for “vehicles”.

Georgia Accident Reports typically comprise the most immediate comprehensive record of vehicle damage, visible injuries, road conditions, perceptions of observers and other evidence that is essential to obtaining the financial compensation to ease the hardships caused by a serious traffic accident.

Under the bill, drivers can move into the left lane to pass other vehicles, but a driver who continues to drive in the left lane at a speed ten mph slower than the speed limit is subject to a $60 fine.

Injured individuals may or may not have the ability to recover compensation under the moving truck company’s insurance policy

Under Georgia law, it is illegal to park on the side of a highway.

A parent or parents may be held liable for an underage driver's conduct.

Ambulance drivers are required to follow certain protocols and exercise extreme caution while they transport their passengers.

The Super Speeder Law stipulates that regular speeders will become Super Speeders when they are cited for driving over 75 miles per hour on a two lane road, or 85 miles per hour on any road or highway within Georgia.

The cause or causes of a train accident can dictate the people or entities to be named in a potential lawsuit. Railroad companies, private corporations, and municipalities have a duty to maintain railroad crossings in order to keep drivers safe from collision.

While increased traction can reduce stopping distance or provide assistance in wet road conditions, according to experts the increased tire grip can cause excessive sideways force to accumulate so that an SUV rolls when making sudden or sharp changes in direction.

If you were driving or riding in another vehicle and an Uber or Lyft driver struck your vehicle, resulting in injuries or property damage, you can seek compensation from the driver responsible for the accident.

If your driver causes the accident, you could have an accident claim against him or her.

A significant component of presenting a strong case can involve determining if the someone caught the crash on video.

Motorcycle accident victims can be eligible for a wide range of damages depending on the extent of their injuries.

Dram shop laws refer to the body of laws that govern the liability of businesses that serve alcohol to customers.