Personal Injury
What to Do If Your Personal Injury Claim Is Denied
A denied claim is not the end. Steps include reviewing the denial letter, gathering evidence, filing appeals, bad faith complaints,…
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Personal Injury
Personal Injury
What Is a Personal Injury Demand Letter and How Does It Work?
A personal injury demand letter is a formal document your attorney sends to the insurance company outlining liability, itemizing damages,…
Personal Injury
Independent Medical Exams in Personal Injury Cases: What You Need to Know
An IME is an evaluation by a doctor hired by the insurance company. Courts can order IMEs under Georgia's O.C.G.A.…
Car Accident
How to Recover More Than the At-Fault Driver’s Insurance Policy Limits
When policy limits are insufficient, recovery options include UM/UIM coverage (mandatory in SC under S.C. Code § 38-77-150, offered in…
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How Much Is My Car Accident Claim Worth?
Car accident claim values depend on economic damages, non-economic damages, and liability strength. Georgia bars recovery at 50% fault (O.C.G.A.…
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Average Personal Injury Settlement Amounts: What to Realistically Expect
Settlement ranges by type: car accidents $15K-$75K, truck $50K-$500K+, motorcycle $30K-$150K, slip and fall $10K-$50K, med mal $100K-$1M+, wrongful death…
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Diminished Value Claims After a Car Accident: How to Recover What Your Vehicle Lost
Diminished value claims recover the loss in vehicle market value after repair. Georgia is one of the strongest DV states…
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PTSD After a Car Accident: Symptoms, Treatment, and Compensation
PTSD is compensable in both GA and SC. Georgia law O.C.G.A. § 51-12-6 addresses emotional distress with relaxed impact rule.…
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What to Do When Your Car Is Totaled in an Accident
A car is totaled when repairs exceed 70-80% of ACV. Insurers often lowball initial offers. Dispute with independent appraisals. Gap…
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How FMCSA Violations Strengthen Your Truck Accident Claim
FMCSA regulations (49 CFR) govern HOS (Part 395), drug testing (Part 382), maintenance (Part 396), driver quals (Part 391), cargo…