Wells and McElwee P.C. Blog

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.

Learn the types of damages you can recover after a car accident in Georgia, including medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and punitive damages. Athens personal injury attorneys explain your rights.

Georgia wrongful death claims allow families of accident victims to seek compensation for their loss. Learn who can file, what damages are available, and how Athens attorneys can help protect your family's rights.

Rear-end collisions are not always the trailing driver's fault in Georgia. Learn how comparative negligence, sudden stops, and brake checking affect fault and compensation in Athens and Northeast Georgia.

Filing a personal injury lawsuit in Georgia involves specific steps and deadlines. Learn the process from complaint to settlement or trial, and how Athens attorneys can help protect your claim.