Legal insights, accident news, and injury law resources for Georgia and South Carolina residents — written by licensed personal injury attorneys.
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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 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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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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FMCSA regulations (49 CFR) govern HOS (Part 395), drug testing (Part 382), maintenance (Part 396), driver quals (Part 391), cargo…
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After a GA accident: call 911, document scene, exchange info, do not admit fault. GA requires stopping (O.C.G.A. § 40-6-270)…
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After a SC accident: call 911, document scene, do not admit fault. SC requires stopping (S.C. Code § 56-5-1210). 3-year…
Car Accidents
Rear-end collisions account for 29% of all U.S. crashes and frequently cause whiplash, herniated discs, concussions, and chronic pain that…
Workplace violence injuries are covered by workers' comp when the violence is connected to employment — customer attacks, criminal acts…
When choosing a car accident lawyer, prioritize specific case experience, trial record, contingency fees, communication, and local knowledge. Insurance companies…
Personal injury lawyers may decline cases due to unclear liability, expired statutes of limitations (2 years GA, 3 years SC),…
