Legal Updates

After a car accident, medical bills, lost wages, and emotional stress can quickly pile up. While it’s natural to focus on recovery first, there’s another critical factor victims cannot ignore: time. Georgia law gives accident victims a limited window to file a lawsuit. This legal deadline is called the statute of limitations, and missing it…

Car accidents are stressful enough, but when the at-fault driver doesn’t have insurance — or doesn’t have enough coverage — victims can be left wondering how they’ll pay for medical bills, lost wages, and vehicle repairs. Unfortunately, this scenario is all too common in Georgia. That’s why uninsured motorist (UM) coverage is one of the…

When a hit-and-run involves a commercial vehicle—like a tractor-trailer, box truck, delivery van, or utility pickup—the stakes are high. These vehicles are heavier, carry corporate insurance policies, and often generate electronic data that can make or break the case. Yet the first challenge is the scariest: the at-fault driver fled. At Kevin Patrick Law, we…

When a crash happens in Georgia, two parallel claims usually arise: bodily injury (often shortened to “BI”) and property damage (“PD”). They travel side-by-side but operate very differently—from what you must prove, to what’s covered by insurance, to the deadlines and evidence that matter most. Understanding those differences can protect your rights and maximize your…

Car accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. One minute you’re driving to work, school, or home, and the next you’re dealing with the shock of a collision, possible injuries, and a damaged vehicle. In those stressful moments and the days that follow, the choices you make are critical. Unfortunately, many accident victims…