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When a car accident occurs in the state of Georgia, the driver who’s at fault is responsible for any property damage or injuries that occur as a result. At the other end of the spectrum, the party that suffered damages has the right to pursue financial compensation by filing a claim for compensation with the …

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Health insurance is an important tool for protecting yourself financially when an unexpected illness or injury strikes — and when you’re injured in an accident, the cost of medical treatment can be staggering.  However, if you don’t have health insurance, it doesn’t mean you’re out of luck. The law provides some protections that may help …

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How much will insurance pay for my totaled car? If you’ve been in a car accident, your insurance company might have told you that your car is totaled, which might leave you with more questions than answers. Macon car accident lawyer Mike Rafi is ready to answer all questions you might have about your car …

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Who pays for a flat tire on a rental car? The vast majority of renters probably assume that they won’t be out-of-pocket for either fixing or replacing the tire. The hard truth is that it usually doesn’t work that way. Macon car accident lawyer Mike Rafi has a lot of experience helping clients going through …

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“A family member hit my car and won’t pay for the damage.” You’d be surprised how often we hear that statement. This type of situation can get really ugly really fast. It’s almost unbelievable to think that a person could do this to someone else, especially to a family member, but it happens. If you …

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One of the first things people want to know when they’ve been hurt by an at-fault driver is who pays their medical bills. It’s natural for them to be concerned about these costs because they have no idea how they’ll be able to pay for their mounting medical expenses and might reject necessary medical treatment …

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It’s only natural to wonder who pays for the rental car after an accident. In Georgia, the at-fault driver’s insurance company will be responsible for covering your medical bills, repairing any damage to your car that was caused by the accident, and the rental car while your vehicle is in the shop. Although we want …

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If you’ve been in a car accident, then learned that the other driver who was at fault did not have insurance, you may be wondering “Can I sue an uninsured driver?” Let’s go over your options and why it may or may not be worth it. Keep reading to learn more. Uninsured Motorist Insurance is …

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Although infrequent, police chases do happen in Macon from time to time. When police are pursuing a suspect, car accidents are more likely to happen. Nearby drivers could get hit or wreck their car from having to swerve out of the way. Even the suspect being chased could crash and be injured in the accident. …

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If you’ve ever been in a car accident, you’ve probably had people tell you to get a statement from any witnesses when gathering evidence at the scene. Once you’ve identified who they are, you may be wondering what you should ask them. We’ve compiled a list of five of the most important questions to ask …

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