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When someone is involved in a car accident, their immediate thought is usually not whether or not to hire a lawyer. Obviously, a person's first priority is making sure that nobody is hurt--or if someone is injured, to make sure they receive immediate medical attention. Responsible drivers will also stop and exchange contact and insurance information with other drivers involved, as required by Georgia law. Sometimes, a driver may even apologize or admit fault for what just happened.

Car accidents can be stressful, and when legal terms like subrogation pop up, things can get even more confusing. But worry not. In today's blog, we will define subrogation in simple terms and walk you through the insurance process so that you can better understand how it works.

Subrogation may sound complex, but it can be helpful when you are involved in an accident that wasn't your fault. The meaning of subrogation is actually simple—it's about your insurance company recovering the costs of repairs from the at-fa...
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Nobody travels to an airport with expectations of suffering a serious injury there. However, airports, just like other public places that are frequented by large numbers of people, can have a wide variety of hazards that can result in debilitating injuries. Indeed, airport injuries may be more common than you think. Common examples of injuries that happen at airports include slips and falls in the terminals or waiting areas, escalator and elevator injuries, pedestrian accidents involvi...
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Vehicle accidents can cause serious harm and even death.  Head-on collisions are exceptionally dangerous to drivers and passengers because the impact is concentrated directly into the car.  Catastrophic harm can be created when vehicles moving at high speeds come into contact.

The Devastating Impact of Head-on Collisions

Head-on collisions are one of the most serio...
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According to a report from the Atlanta Journal Constitution, a construction worker was killed when a portion of a bridge collapsed in Newton County. Demario Battle, an employee of B&D Concrete Cutting Inc, was identified as the victim of the tragic accident. Two other construction workers also suffered serious injuries and were hospitalized. Here, our Read More

In Georgia, businesses and property owners have a responsibility to look out for the health and well-being of the people on their premises. Under OCGA § 51-3-1, a business or property owner in Atlanta may be liable for injuries caused by a “failure to exercise ordinary care in keeping the premises and approaches safe.”

A business or property owne...
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When you take a trip to the grocery store, you generally expect to come home with bags of meat, tasty vegetables, snacks, and beverages to enjoy for the next few weeks. One thing no one expects to come home with is a serious, potentially life-altering injury. Unfortunately, even a small spill can cause a shopper to slip and fall. This can result in a range of injuries, including hip fractures, brain injuries, spinal injuries, wrist sprains, broken fingers, and much more. In some cases, the complications of these injuries can even lead to death. In th...
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It goes without saying that a DUI is a very serious offense - especially if it involves a collision. But what happens if you were injured as a result crash that you partially caused? Is there any way you might be able to recover compensation through a personal injury claim? It might seem ridiculous for someone to receive compensation for being partially at fault for an accident, but sometimes injured individuals have few options. Faced with medical expenses, missed wages, and other damages, an insurance settlement might seem like your only remaining lifeline. 

It goes without saying that a DUI is a very serious offense – especially if it involves a collision. But what happens if you were injured as a result crash that you partially caused? Is there any way you might be able to recover compensation through a personal injury claim? It might seem ridiculous for someone to receive compensation for being partially at fault for an accident, but sometimes injured individuals have few options. Faced with medical expenses, missed wages, and other damages, an insurance settlement might seem like your only remaining lifeline. ...
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It is not atypical to find friends and family borrowing each other’s vehicles for one reason or another. While there is nothing inherently wrong with this practice, things can get murky when an accident happens when someone is driving your car. If someone else drives your car and gets in an accident are you responsible for the ensuing damages?

Determining Liability for Car Accidents

To start with, you need to understand how insurance carriers and the police determi...
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