Georgia Law Protects Drivers from Unfair Insurance Penalties

DECATUR, Ga., Sept. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Did you know that Georgia law prohibits your insurance company from increasing your rates or canceling your policy if you're not at fault for a crash? O.C.G.A. § 33-9-40 provides that important protection for accident victims throughout the state.

This law is in place because drivers should not have to worry about higher rates and policy cancellations when they are involved in an accident they did not cause. However, this has been a common concern for drivers around the country for years. In Georgia, the legislature made clear that insurance companies cannot penalize a driver for being in a crash.

Attorney Michael M. Day and his team see all too frequently how insurance companies attempt to limit what they pay out or otherwise take advantage of policyholders after a serious accident. This is exactly why this statute is important to our clients. It provides a way for them to stand up to unfair treatment from an insurance company so that they can instead focus on getting their lives back after an accident.

You have three important takeaways if you've been in an accident that wasn't your fault:

• Your rates shouldn't increase because of that accident.
• Your policy cannot be canceled for being in an accident.
• You have the right to fight your insurer if they try to do these things.

You can't just accept it if your insurer tries to raise your premium or cancel your policy because you were in a not-at-fault accident. It is important for individuals driving in the state of Georgia to know the law and their rights. A skilled personal injury attorney can help you hold the insurance company accountable and make sure they follow the law.

About Michael M. Day Law Firm, LLC

Michael M. Day Law Firm, LLC works to protect personal injury clients throughout Georgia and their legal rights. We have offices in Decatur and Atlanta and represent accident victims from across the state, whether in car accidents, truck crashes, slip and fall accidents, or other types of personal injury cases. We work to hold the responsible party accountable and help our clients obtain the financial recovery they deserve after an accident. We also fight to protect our clients from unfair insurance practices.

Contact:
Michael M. Day Law Firm, LLC
Phone: 404-480-4284
Website: https://mmdattorney.com/

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