New state laws can arise at any time, and it can be challenging keeping abreast of the applicable laws. One very important statute passed in 2018 in Georgia applies to drivers. The Hands-Free Law, more formally known as House Bill 673 (HB763), was passed on July 1....
Fighting For The Rights Of Georgia’s Injured For Decades
The Stefanie Drake Burford Law Group
What are the usual/average percentage fees? How do I know I’m choosing the right lawyer?
We responded to a question on AVVO.com regarding choosing an attorney, and attorney's fees. See our response below. Choosing the right attorney is an important decision. Here is the question, and some tips for choosing the right attorney for your case. We hope anyone...
Motorcycle Fatalities Declining
According to the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety: "A total of 4,295 motorcyclists died in crashes in 2014. Motorcyclist deaths had been declining since the early 1980s but began to increase in 1998 and continued to increase through 2008. Motorcyclist deaths...
Question From Lead Car Driver In Three Car Accident
AnswersPowered by Avvo.com Q: I was in a 3 car collision. I was the lead car of 3.: The last car pushed the second car into my vehicle. I and the second car was already sitting still waiting on another accident to clear. The last car was the only one to receive a...
I was t-boned by someone who ran a redlight, and I’m injured. How much is my auto accident case worth?
Q: Got T-boned by a guy that ran a red light got a sprained back and totaled truck how much should I ask for in this caseI: The truck I was driving was my mother's I was on her insurance as a driver. A: Stefanie's answer: Your question is commonly asked by those...
Someone turned left in front of me while I was operating my motorcycle. I’m injured. My license was expired. What does this mean for my accident case?
Q: While driving my motorcycle straight through a green light a driver from oncoming traffic turned left in front of me.: I am in Georgia. While driving my motorcycle straight through a green light a driver from oncoming traffic turned left in front of me and hit him....
Understanding the Georgia Super Speeder Law
Do you have a lead foot? We all speed at one time or another, well most of us anyway. If you were caught speeding, and have been issued a Uniform Traffic Citation in Georgia for speeding, you may qualify to be designated as a "Super Speeder" should you be convicted of...
I’ve been injured in an accident that wasn’t my fault. How much is my case worth?
Georgia law allows recovery when a driver or passenger, or even a bicycle rider, pedestrian, boater, or other third party, is injured as a result of another person's negligent act or omission. You may be compensated, for example, for medical bills and expenses, pain...
Why Do You Need Uninsured Motorist Insurance On Your Auto Policy?
If you read my article in Born To Ride Magazine, you know how strongly I feel about uninsured motorist coverage. I believe it is a must have for every Georgia driver and motorcycle operator. Over the last few years, I've seen too many hard working people lose...
Motor Vehicle Fatalities On The Rise Due To Distracted Drivers
In Georgia, traffic fatalities are on the rise since the beginning of 2015, and we could see the first increase in nine years. Many of these fatalities are the result of distracted driving. DriveAlert ArriveAlive asks motorists to buckle up, stay off the phone/no...