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September 30, 2025 17 mins

Episode Summary

In this episode of Peachtree Injury Talk, attorney Jordan Jewkes explains Georgia’s modified comparative negligence law, which affects how fault is determined in personal injury cases. If you're 49% or less at fault, you can still recover damages—reduced by your fault percentage. But if you're 50% or more at fault, you get nothing. Jewkes discusses how insurance companies manipulate fault assessments to avoid payouts, the importance of early evidence, and why experienced legal representation is crucial in shared-fault cases. He also breaks down complex scenarios like multi-vehicle and commercial accidents.

Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction to Comparative Negligence 00:31 – Georgia's Modified Comparative Negligence Law 01:44 – Impact of Fault Percentage on Recovery 03:44 – Role of Jury and Insurance Adjusters 04:44 – Insurance Companies Manipulating Fault 06:11 – Evidence Gathering and Case Strategy 08:00 – Advising Clients on Fault Admissions 09:00 – Fairness and Challenges of the Law 11:20 – Complications with Commercial Vehicles 12:12 – Technology in Trucking and Rideshare Cases 13:01 – Multiple Vehicle Accidents and Fault Division 14:59 – Arbitration Between Insurance Companies 16:14 – When Lawsuits Become Necessary 16:40 – Closing Remarks and Contact Info

About the Show

Peachtree Injury Talk is hosted by attorney Jordan Jewkes, who is dedicated to giving injury victims a voice and fighting for their rights against an often unfair system. Each episode provides valuable legal insights and practical advice for those navigating personal injury claims.

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