How Liability Is Determined In Georgia

When it comes to determining liability in a car wreck, Georgia follows a “fault” system. This means the at-fault driver is liable for any personal injuries or property damage that resulted from the accident. In such cases, the at-fault driver’s insurance is looked to first when satisfying this liability.

In many cases, common sense will tell you which driver was driving irresponsibly; for instance, when one driver runs a red light, runs a stop sign or turns left in front of an oncoming vehicle, that driver is at fault.

In injury accidents, the police will usually be called to the scene, and they will file an accident report. Sometimes, the police report will clearly state an officer’s opinion and that one of the drivers violated a traffic law and caused the accident. Other times, the report will not be as clear.

Any mention of a traffic violation or carelessness in the police report can be strong evidence and point towards an “at-fault” driver.

“No-Doubt” Accidents

Certain types of car accidents leave little or no doubt that a driver is 99 percent or 100 percent at fault. Such accidents include rear-end collisions, left-turn accidents and crashes involving the running of a red light (when camera footage proves this).

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When you choose Taylor & Tucker, LLC, you will be working side-by-side with a top-rated legal team. We have been helping car accident victims for over 40 years, over which time we have earned some of the most sought-after recognitions in the field of personal injury law. Attorney Brandon Taylor has also been selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers list.

We make a positive recovery in over 98% of the cases we pursue.

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