Wells and McElwee P.C. Blog

Lane splitting is illegal in Georgia under O.C.G.A. 40-6-312. Learn the penalty, why Georgia bans it, and how it affects a motorcycle injury claim.

Federal hours of service rules cap truck drivers at 11 hours of driving. See how fatigue causes Georgia truck crashes and how driver logs prove your claim.

Burned by a defective product in Georgia? How strict liability under O.C.G.A. 51-1-11 works, the 2-year deadline, and what damages you can recover.

Who pays after a multi-vehicle pileup in Georgia? How O.C.G.A. 51-12-33 splits fault, how insurance works, and the 2-year deadline. From Wells and McElwee, P.C.

School zone safety rules in Athens, Georgia: speed limits, speed cameras, bus stop laws, and what to do if a child is hurt. From Wells and McElwee, P.C.

Georgia is an at-fault state, not no-fault. Learn required 25/50/25 coverage, who pays after a car accident, shared fault rules, and the 2-year filing deadline.

Georgia law protects pedestrians at Athens crosswalks. Learn your rights, common risks, and how to seek compensation if a driver hits you. Free consultation.

Wondering how long a personal injury case takes in Georgia? Athens attorneys explain typical timelines from filing to settlement, the statute of limitations, and what factors affect how quickly your case resolves.

Georgia's Hands-Free Act bans holding a phone while driving. Learn the penalties, how distracted driving affects accident claims, and how Athens injury attorneys can help if you were hurt by a distracted driver.