Insurance: September 2011 Archives

September 8, 2011

Passenger in Auto Accident Collects $1 Million from Insurer

Recently in Georgia, a passenger in a car being chased by a police vehicle, was able to recover one million dollars in a settlement with the insurance company of the driver. At the heart of the dispute was the residency of the driver - a college student who lived part-time with his mother and step-father.

The State of Georgia Office of Insurance is a great resource for beginning research into your rights under automobile policies in Georgia. This governmental office provides consumers in Georgia with help in dealing with issues with your insurer. Additionally, the Georgia Department of Transportation provides motor vehicle accident analysis and information including important safety information.

In Georgia, passengers in automobile accidents can often recover under their own automobile policies or those of a family member with whom they live. That is why this passenger's residency was so important to his ability to recover under a $1 million dollar policy held by his step-father.

If the worst happens, and you or a family member are involved in a car accident, please seek help in determining what insurance coverage may be available to you. It can make all the difference in whether you obtain all that you are entitled to or not.

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