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Brooks County Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

C. Gerald Spencer Attorney at Law

  • 307 E. Screven St., Quitman, GA 31643

Daniel M. Mitchell, Jr.

  • 110 S. Wash. St., Quitman, GA 31643-0787

Howell + Parrott, LLP

  • 301 N. Court St., Quitman, GA 31643

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This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

Who bears the costs if my expenses are higher than their liability insurance?

David M. Van Sant
Answered by attorney David M. Van Sant
Personal Injury lawyer at Van Sant Law, LLC
I am not aware of any state that has limits as low as 15K. However, if 15K is all of the liability insurance available then you will need to look to your own insurance (it's known as UM coverage). In addition, if you have medpay benefits under your policy of insurance you can use that to satisfy the medical expenses as well. After all of the automobile insurance benefits are exhausted, you can certainly use your own health insurance to pay for any medical expenses. If you have any other questions, feel free to call me to discuss in more detail.
I am not aware of any state that has limits as low as 15K. However, if 15K is all of the liability insurance available then you will need to look to your own insurance (it's known as UM coverage). In addition, if you have medpay benefits under your policy of insurance you can use that to satisfy the medical expenses as well. After all of the automobile insurance benefits are exhausted, you can certainly use your own health insurance to pay for any medical expenses. If you have any other questions, feel free to call me to discuss in more detail.
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Is there any way I could try to get the money and am I able too if I am only 17?

David B. Rechtman
Answered by attorney David B. Rechtman (Unclaimed Profile)
Personal Injury lawyer at Rechtman & Spevak
As you probably know, the minimum age in Georgia that you could contract for settlement of your bodily injury claim is 18. Until you reach that age, your parents are your legal guardians & have the power to settle your case & use the funds (in their discretion) on your behalf. In my view, the only way you could keep the funds is if your claim is not settled until you reach 18. If things are delayed until your 18th birthday, contact the insurance adjuster yourself & request that she deal with you at that point, rather than your parents.
As you probably know, the minimum age in Georgia that you could contract for settlement of your bodily injury claim is 18. Until you reach that age, your parents are your legal guardians & have the power to settle your case & use the funds (in their discretion) on your behalf. In my view, the only way you could keep the funds is if your claim is not settled until you reach 18. If things are delayed until your 18th birthday, contact the insurance adjuster yourself & request that she deal with you at that point, rather than your parents.
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Will my worker's comp settlement be lowered if I'm on public aid?

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Answered by attorney Nancy J Wallace (Unclaimed Profile)
Personal Injury lawyer at Nancy Wallace, Attorney at Law
The agencies providing benefits do not have the power to 'take' anything. That said, DPSS and Housing Authority and Medi-cal DO have the authority to CUT BENEFITS to a person who has money. Public aid is for people with no money; if you accurately report you received settlement money, agencies will stop paying you. If you fail to report to those agencies and later you are 'caught' getting benefits based on zero income when you had settlement 'income', you can be charged with crimes and tossed in jail. Instead of asking on an attorney website, your questions need to be posed to the agencies pay you benefits based on zero income and savings.
The agencies providing benefits do not have the power to 'take' anything. That said, DPSS and Housing Authority and Medi-cal DO have the authority to CUT BENEFITS to a person who has money. Public aid is for people with no money; if you accurately report you received settlement money, agencies will stop paying you. If you fail to report to those agencies and later you are 'caught' getting benefits based on zero income when you had settlement 'income', you can be charged with crimes and tossed in jail. Instead of asking on an attorney website, your questions need to be posed to the agencies pay you benefits based on zero income and savings.
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