Georgia Car Accidents

Accidents happen and it is good idea to know what to do if you are involved in a crash in Georgia. Here are some info about car accidents in Georgia.

In 2011, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation (http://www.dot.state.ga.us) there were:

1,228 traffic fatalities in GA

In 2006, there were:

342,534 total crashes in GA
133,555 total crash injuries in GA

Georgia Auto Insurance Limits:

$25,000 liability for injury, one person;
$50,000 liability for all injuries;
$25,000 for property damage.

All drivers in Georgia and a car owners must have at least the statutory limits of minimum liability insurance or an approved alternative way to pay for injury or property damage they may cause.

Car Accident Lawsuits in Georgia

There are two broad categories of damages available: 1.) Economic and 2.) Non-Economic. Damages for pain and suffering fall into the non-economic category.

Economic damages may include:

Medical expenses
Lost income and earnings (Past and Future)
Lost support and services
Cost of repairs, including labor and profit
Replacement value of lost personal property

Non-economic damages may include:

Emotional pain and suffering
Mental anguish
Inconvenience

Georgia Car Accident Attorneys

If you where the part of the car accident in Georgia, it is highly recommended to seek advice from an experienced car accident attorney/lawyer in Georgia.

If you believe that you have the right to make a claim, you can search for a Georgia attorney on these sites:

Attorney Pages (Georgia)

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