Valdosta Reckless Driving Accident Lawyer
Helping Those Injured By Reckless Drivers in Georgia for 35+ Years
When someone drives without demonstrating care for the safety of others, they should be held accountable for any injuries or damages caused by their recklessness.
In Georgia, reckless driving is considered a serious traffic offense and may be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony crime.
If you or someone you love was injured as a result of the carelessness of a reckless driver in Georgia, explore your legal options immediately.
Our skilled personal injury attorneys at Studstill Firm, LLP have the necessary resources to investigate the circumstances of your case, helping you pursue justice. We have recovered more than $80 million dollars on behalf of our clients injured in car accidents, and we are confident we can help you, too.
For a free consultation, call our firm at (229) 515-8900.
What is Reckless Driving?
Driving carelessly and without regard for the safety of others, or without due caution, is reckless driving. Because the definition is so broad, many different types of accidents may be considered reckless driving accidents.
Common examples of reckless driving include:
- Tailgating
- Drag racing
- Ignoring traffic laws
- Speeding excessively
- Running red lights or stop signs
- Failure to yield to the right-of-way
- Driving a dangerous or faulty vehicle
- Failing to yield to an emergency vehicle
- Aggressively weaving in and out of traffic
- Failing to signal when turning or changing lanes
- Illegal passing (passing on a blind turn, using opposing traffic lane to pass, etc.)
According to Georgia code, reckless driving is "reckless disregard for the safety of persons or property." Additionally, if a person is convicted of reckless driving in Georgia, he or she could face up to 12-month imprisonment and/or a $1,000.00 fine.
If convicted of reckless driving, four points may be added to your license. This may cause a suspension of your Georgia driver's license if you have fifteen or more points accrued over a consecutive 24-month period.
If you are under 21, however, those four points will cause a suspension of your driver's license for a six-month period.
If you have fallen victim to any of these examples of reckless driving, it is important to pursue compensation for your damages and injuries.
Seeking Compensation After An Accident
While it would be ideal to receive all necessary compensation through your insurance claim, that isn’t usually the case. Filing your insurance claim is important, and can help you gain certain necessary compensation for medical bills and such.
However, if you do not receive sufficient funds to cover your medical bills, loss of wages, vehicle damages, and pain and suffering, you may need to file a lawsuit. At Studstill Firm, LLP, we don’t shy away from complicated cases.
If you wish to seek reparation through a lawsuit against a reckless driver who did you harm, our experienced legal team can help. The victims of reckless driving in Georgia have rights, and you need to be aware of those rights. We can help protect your rights and fight for the compensation you deserve.
Persons convicted of reckless driving may face thousands of dollars in fines and imprisonment for up to 1 year, in addition to compensation paid to the injured party. If you or someone you love was injured in an accident with a reckless driver, contact a lawyer today and discuss your rights.
Get started building your personal injury case today and contact Studstill Firm, LLP in Valdosta, Georgia by calling (229) 515-8900.
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Haynes was very honest from the beginning and always responded to my concerns and questions very promptly. Kira was AWESOME responding via email. Best experience following a traumatic accident.- Kristen
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If you want strong representation then STUDSTILL firm is the one and only. Not only was Mrs. Studstill a professional but she treated my wife and I like a family member. She went above and beyond to help us. Excellent work ethics and very clear on what was happening or going to happen in our case. If you want an Attorney that knows what to do and how to do it then look no further. Studstill firm 100 thumbs up.- Valerie & Victor
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I would recommend every person I know to the Studstill Firm. Awesome people and representation.- Shane
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The Studstill Firm is just absolutely TOP RATE in our book and in our hearts. Congratulations to the MAX!!- Ed and Anita
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I can’t emphasize how satisfied I am with how you handled my case throughout; and it has nothing to do with the fact that you earned me a favorable settlement. Honestly the amount of the settlement mean little compared to the quality of service I received. I’ve dealt with lawyers in the past and my experience with you is by far the best! What makes it the best is: You communicated EVERYTHING clearly from beginning to end (no surprises) Your response time was ALWAYS fast Your staff is professional and thorough You applied yourself diligently to make SURE I was protected by law and that I received EVERYTHING I was entitled to by law You NEVER made me feel pressured to make a decision or do anything I didn’t feel comfortable with Overall and throughout the process, I felt as if you cared more about ME as a client than about making money. I just felt as if I had a “good person” working on my behalf.- Daryl
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Unexpectedly, I found myself in need of consulting with a law firm specializing in personal injury cases. While shopping in a certain beloved grocery store, which shall remain nameless, I had an accident. A banana of all things was my downfall. Being that I did not place the banana in question on the floor of the grocery store, it was my assumption I had a case for the injuries I sustained due to this slip & fall. Which was more like a slip & crash backwards because I surely took the banana display down with me. After leaving the hospital, I called 411 pain mostly because the radio keeps telling me to. This was all I could think to do, but they were not helpful & in fact, I felt very overwhelmed. So I turned to Google & searched for law firms. Studstill law firm caught my attention & I gave them a call. I was told to talk with Jennifer who could answer my questions. I must say, I really appreciate her patience & understanding because I do tend to ramble on a bit. She was professional & kind, never made me feel rushed. She did not even laugh when I told her what happened. I appreciate this because even the doctors & nurses at the hospital laughed at the cause of my injury. Thank you Jennifer & Studstill lawfirm for helping me through this process.- Joseph
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I felt like I was well taken care of and [Haynes Studstill] was very responsive and kept me up to date with everything. I would refer anyone to this law firm.- Adam
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They were very professional and cared deeply about us and our case. All the staff were very friendly and compassionate. They handled our case in a timely matter and very effective. Would recommend because they do care about you and your family.
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Millions Recovered For Our Clients
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