Category: Motor Vehicle Accidents

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

TL;DR In most rear-end collisions, the driver who hits the vehicle from behind is presumed at fault because all drivers have a legal duty to maintain a safe following distance and remain in control of their vehicle. However, this presumption isn’t absolute. The front driver can share or bear full… Continue reading Who Is at Fault in a Rear-End Collision?

TL;DR In at-fault states, the driver who caused an accident pays for damages through their insurance company. In no-fault states, each driver’s own insurance covers their medical bills and lost wages regardless of who caused the crash. At-fault states allow you to sue the other driver for compensation, while no-fault… Continue reading At-Fault vs No-Fault States Explained