How To Settle Your Georgia Property Damage Claim (Car or Truck Damage) WITHOUT An Attorney - Part Two

In my last post, How To Settle Your Georgia Property Damage Claim (Car or Truck Damage) WITHOUT An Attorney - Part One, I wrote that if you need to bring a property damage claim you should start the process by making sure you know which set of deep pockets to turn to - by which I meant deciding which of the insurance companies involved is going to give you the best deal on your claim.

Many times you will have a choice - present your damage claim to your own insurance company, under your collision coverage, OR present the claim to the at-fault driver's insurance company (usually referred to as the "Liability Carrier"), under the other driver's liability coverage. Which is going to be best? Well . . . that depends!

How To Settle Your Georgia Property Damage Claim (Car or Truck Damage) WITHOUT An Attorney - Part One

I handle personal injury cases only. Most of my clients live in or around Atlanta, Georgia. I usually do not take on property damage only claims - but I often counsel my injury clients about how to settle those claims. This series of posts is for everybody, whether you were injured or not, who needs guidance on how to handle a Georgia vehicle damage claim.

I Want A Christian Attorney To Represent Me On My Personal Injury Case

I live and practice law in Atlanta, Georgia. My Atlanta accident law firm helps Atlanta citizens put their lives back together after the devastation of an injury. I love what I do and I do what I love! I am so thankful for the privilege of serving my clients.

London Scooter Safety Program Is A Great Model For Atlanta Police Departments

ScooterSafe-London is a program going on in England where experienced police officers train riders in scooter safety with the goal of reducing the number of scooter riders killed and seriously injured. I think it would be fantastic if Atlanta area police departments launched similar programs.

The program covers issues like hazard awareness, conspicuity and safety in riding equipment and clothing, and what to do in the event of a collision. The target audience is riders who operate mopeds and scooters up to 250cc.

I think Atlanta needs a vision for a transition to lighter and smaller vehicles, like scooters, motorcycles and bicycles. A program like this would fill a need to help novice riders gain the skills needed to reduce the incidence of accident and injury.

Atlanta Scooterists Would Benefit From Exclusive Motorcycle Lanes (EMLs)

Scootering is a passion for many in Atlanta. But most Atlanta streets were not designed with a passion for scooters. The unfortunate result of that lack of passion? Injury and death for scooterists.

Atlanta is, without a doubt, a gas-guzzling, car-loving city. But the times they are a-changin' and we would do well to have future transportation plans include alternatives for smaller vehicles like scooters.

Here is one idea that might be a partial solution - Exclusive Motorcycle Lanes (EMLs). EMLs are special lanes for small vehicles like scooters, motorcycles, and bicycles. The advantages of such lanes include a reduction in accidents (and therefore injury and death), less congestion in other lanes of travel, creation of an incentive for more people to get on their scooters and bikes, and reduction of air pollution (the more scooters we have on the road the less gas guzzling cars we have on the roads).

EMLs are found in cities across the world, London (photo above) to name one. They are more common in Asia. But they are not as of yet being taken seriously in the United States. I think they should be!

Should I Wait To See What The Insurance Company Offers Before Hiring an Attorney?

Nearly every week day, I sit in my Atlanta law office and talk to folks who have been involved in car accidents or other types of trauma that lead to injuries. Many times they have not yet hired an attorney and are wondering if they should.

Handling Bill Collectors While You Wait To Settle Your Injury Case

Our Atlanta injury firm represents people from all over Atlanta and the State of Georgia. One common problem our injury clients have after being hurt in a car accident is having to contend with calls and letters from bill collectors. When you have suffered a disabling injury and are struggling just to cope with your injuries the last thing you need is phone calls and letters from your doctors and other creditors asking you when you are going to pay them.

So what should you do? For starters, don't make the mistake of ignoring calls and letters. Take the initiative to communicate with everyone you owe. Call them before they call you.