TL;DR: In Georgia, the driver who hits a vehicle from behind is almost always presumed to be at fault. This is based on the legal duty for all drivers to maintain a safe following distance. However, this presumption is not absolute. The lead driver can be found partially or fully… Continue reading Who Is at Fault in a Rear-End Collision in Georgia?

TL;DR: In Georgia, the driver making the left turn is generally presumed to be at fault for a collision with an oncoming vehicle. State law, specifically O.C.G.A. § 40-6-71, requires the turning driver to yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction that is close enough to… Continue reading Who Is at Fault in a Left-Turn Accident in Georgia?

TL;DR: In Georgia, the driver who violated a traffic law, such as running a red light or failing to yield the right-of-way, is generally found at fault in a T-bone accident. However, Georgia follows a modified comparative negligence rule. This means if you are also found partially responsible for the… Continue reading Who Is at Fault in a T-Bone Accident in Georgia?

TL;DR: In a T-bone accident, the driver who violated the right-of-way is almost always considered at fault. This typically means the person who ran a red light, ignored a stop sign, or made an unsafe left turn into oncoming traffic is legally responsible for the collision. However, fault can sometimes… Continue reading Who Is at Fault in a T-Bone Accident?

TL;DR: Insurance companies value a totaled car by determining its Actual Cash Value (ACV) at the moment just before the accident. This isn’t the price you paid or what you owe; it’s the vehicle’s market worth. Insurers use third-party valuation companies that analyze recent sales of similar vehicles in your… Continue reading How Insurance Companies Value a Totaled Car