comparative negligence Georgia

How to Prove Fault in a Georgia Rear-End Collision When the Other Driver Claims You Stopped Suddenly

[In Georgia, the trailing driver is usually presumed at fault in a rear-end crash under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-49 (following too closely), even when they say you “stopped suddenly.” That presumption can be rebutted, but the lead driver can still prove fault with evidence showing a reasonable stop and an unreasonable following distance. This article explains […]

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How to Maximize Your Settlement After a Rear-End Collision on I-285 in Atlanta, Georgia

Accident Recovery / Jack Gilbert

Georgia gives most injury victims 2 years to file a rear-end collision lawsuit (O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33). On I-285 around Atlanta, high speeds, stop-and-go traffic, and chain-reaction crashes often create significant medical and wage-loss claims. This article explains how to maximize your settlement—evidence, insurance strategy, medical documentation, and Georgia-specific rules that can increase or reduce recovery.

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