Atlanta Injury Attorney BlogAs car accident lawyers in Atlanta, we get numerous callers telling us that the investigating police officer made out the report incorrectly. Everything from the color of the car being wrong, to vehicles going the opposite direction, to leaving out eyewitness information. Police officers who investigate car accidents in Atlanta are human and it happens.
What to Do When Health Insurance Requests Reimbursement
Here is our most recent video on what your rights are if your health insurance company asks your to reimburse them from a settlement or verdict after an Atlanta Georgia tractor trailer accident.
Do I Need to Repay Car Insurance Medical Payments to My Insurance Company?
After a car accident with injuries in Georgia, if you have medical payments coverage on your car insurance policy, it will pay for medical bills up to the policy limit amount, usually $1,000, $5,000 or $10,000.00. This money is a godsend and it is very wise to carry the coverage. Invariably we get clients asking “Do I Need to Repay Car Insurance Medical Payments to My Insurance Company?”
Facebook is the “Gateway Drug” to Sexual Misconduct so Missouri Teachers Banned From Facebook Contact With Students
The Missouri legislature passed a groundbreaking law that goes a long way towards increasing student protection from sexual predators but contains one section that will ban teachers and students from communications on Facebook through private accounts.
Under Section162.069: “By January 1, 2010… Teachers cannot establish, maintain, or use a work-related website unless it is available to school administrators and parents, or have a nonwork-related website that allows exclusive access with a current or former student.”
Georgia Dramshop Act Applies to Convenience Stores Again!
Our firm has handled numerous lawsuits against bar owners who have overserved drunk customers knowing the customer would likely soon be driving. This month, the Georgia Supreme Court rendered a positive ruling for the victims of these crimes.
When people are injured by drunk drivers in Georgia, the biggest challenge is often finding enough insurance to pay for the victim’s medical bills. These cases are brought in Georgia under the Dramshop Act, “dramshop” being a Little House on the Prairie era term for bar. Bars are the typical target but the laws also apply to any business selling alcohol to people who appear intoxicated and will likely soon be driving. Click on the photo to watch the oral argument by the Plaintiff’s lawyer before the Georgia Supreme Court.
What to Do When Car Insurance Companies ask You For a Recorded Statement
Many people who have been injured in car accidents in Georgia or on someone else’s premises find themselves approached by the other person’s insurance company and asked for a statement.
Ingenix and Healthcare Recoveries Health Insurance Reimbursement Requests after a Car Accident
If you have medical care paid for by a health insurance company after a car accident in Atlanta or anywhere in Georgia, you are likely to get a letter from ACS or Healthcare Recoveries asking that you reimburse the company if you get any settlement money. Like most of my clients, you may be asking, what are my rights and duties here?
Buckhead Lawyers Representing HERO Driver Struck on I-85
Our Atlanta tractor trailer attorneys are representing an Atlanta HERO truck driver who was recently struck on I-85 by a careless semi driver and I write this to point out the wisdom of hiring a lawyer early int he process. This accident was well covered by the local media and because the client contacted us swiftly, we have been able to lock down the news crew photos that show how avoidable this crash was.
New Georgia Law Will Prevent Car on Bicylcle Accidents
On Friday, Georgia’s new bicycle safety law, which requires cars to give three feet of space when passing bikes, went into effect. With this new law hopefully driver’s awareness and respect for bike riders will increase, leading to fewer crashes. HB 101 was announced across the state by a number of bike rider support groups and the local news stations are doing a great job in getting out the word. When I used to commute down Peachtree Street in the late 90s, I was hit by more than a few side view mirrors and this law would have been a blessing.
Car on bike crashes are particularly dangerous and the Georgia Department of Community Health reports that there were 795 crashes across the state in 2007, including 11 that lead to deaths.
Let us just hope that the cops are diligent in writing tickets in the early going so that the concept takes root.
How Do I Get My Car Accident Lawyer to Call Me Back?
We received more than 10 phone calls last week from consumers with car accident injury cases in Georgia who all said “my lawyer won’t call me back and I don’t know what is going on with my case.” Sadly this is a common problem in Atlanta. In this article, we will break down 1) why, 2) how to improve communication with your lawyer and 3) how to fire your Georgia injury lawyer if you are fed up with them.