Georgia legislature limits cases against insurers after truck crashes

AUGUSTA, Georgia: Under a bill set to receive final approval, the Georgia legislature has limited the ability of people to sue insurance companies directly after trucking crashes.

This week, the House voted 172-0 to pass Senate Bill 426, sending it to Governor Brian Kemp for his signature or veto.

Someone can only sue an insurance company directly if the trucking company involved has gone bankrupt or the pl