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Georgia’s “Move Over” Law: What You Need to Know
Most of us know that when a police car, fire truck, or ambulance is traveling down the road with sirens blaring, the law requires us...
Bicycle Wrecks
Each year in the United States there are hundreds of thousands of accidents between automobiles and bicycles. Because of their vulnerable position, these accidents often have severe...
Georgia Child Booster Seat Laws
In 2002, John Creeks resident Jenny Harty was traveling with her husband and two small children when their car was struck by an SUV in...
Georgia Assumption of Risk Doctrine
Under the classic assumption of risk doctrine, a defendant is not liable for harm caused if the plaintiff voluntarily and knowingly assumed the risk. Georgia courts...
The Mediation Process
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution whereby a neutral third party facilitates an agreement between the parties. It is a shorter and cheaper...
Brain Injury Claims
In the early morning hours of April of 2015, a tractor trailer plowed into two different cars carrying seven Georgia Southern nursing students. Five of the students...
Vicarious Liability
Typically, a person is only liable for his or her own actions. It usually isn’t fair to hold one person responsible for the actions of...
Negligent Security at Sports Venues
Negligent Security at Sports Venues On April 14th, 2017, the Atlanta Braves beat the San Diego Padres in their season home opener at the brand...
Do All Personal Injury Claims End Up in Court?
Do All Personal Injury Claims End Up in Court? Although it may seem like every personal injury claim ends up in court on TV or...
Avoiding Accidents Between Automobiles and Bicycles
Bicycle Safety Tips There are hundreds of thousands of accidents between automobiles and bicycles each year in the United States. These accidents often have devastating consequences for...
What Does “Total Loss” Mean?
What Does “Total Loss” Mean? If you were involved in a car accident, the insurance company might tell you that your vehicle is a “total...
Georgia Discovery Process
Georgia Discovery Process Unfortunately, you were involved in a motor vehicle accident, which caused you injury and forced you to miss time from work. The...