The Georgia House of Representatives voted 172-0 in favor of Senate Bill 426 on Monday, which would limit the ability to sue insurance companies over trucking accidents.
The ability of people to sue insurance companies directly after trucking crashes would be limited under a bill receiving final passage in the Georgia legislature. The House voted 172-0 on Monday to pass Senate Bill 426, sending it to Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature or veto. The measure says someone could only sue an insurance company directly if the trucking company involved has gone bankrupt or when the plaintiff can't find the company or the driver.
Supporters say the change would result in lower insurance rates for truckers, arguing current rates inhibit trucking companies' ability to do business. House Majority Whip James Burchett, a Waycross Republican, said Monday that it was a balancing act between business groups and lawyers. Several Democrats also spoke to praise the bill. Rep. Teddy Reese, a Columbus Democrat, called it 'a great compromise that lawyers like myself are happy with and can work with.
Besides truckers, owners of commercial properties and apartments have also been seeking limits, saying they are getting unfairly sued when third parties do wrong on their property.
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