What can happen to my niece who has hit a police officer if the case is taken to court?

She needs a competent criminal lawyer to represent her. She is supposed to be driving at a speed and in a manner to be able to deal with the adverse weather conditions. She will need to establish that the cop was not acting appropriately, such as not having flashers on, etc. If she can beat the case, she should not have any jail issues. However, she should also notify her auto insurance company, because when the cop files a civil law suit, she will want the insurance company to defend her in that case.

Accidents happen. That is why people carry insurance. I hope and pray that the officer makes a quick recovery, that being said, this was not an intentional act. Your niece's insurance company will defend her in the event she is sued by the officer.

Given those facts, there is a good chance that the charges will be dropped or reduced. She should get a good criminal lawyer who practices in Georgia. If she can?t afford a lawyer, the court will probably appoint one for her.

Criminally, probably nothing. Civilly, if she hit the officer her insurance co would be liable for the injuries of the officer. That would be a call for the co to make not her

She would be tried in civil court, meaning there shouldnt be any criminal claims against her. If she is found liable, her insurance should pay for the damages she caused, up to the limits of their liability policy with her. If the judgment exceeds the policy limits, she could be responsible for any judgment in excess of the policy limits.