A Georgia court was asked to rule on litigation expenses in a personal injury action. The expenses of litigation typically aren’t allowed as part of the damages awarded to a
Statutory-employment theory, and tractor accidents
The question of who was responsible when a commercial truck was involved in an accident was recently heard before the Georgia Court of Appeals. After picking up a load of
As a Parent, Are You Liable for Your Child’s Accident Just Because He’s Your Child?
As a Parent, Are You Liable for Your Son’s Accident Just Because He’s Your Kid? Brandon and Linda Sowell’s 10-year-old son, Pete, had their permission to ride his big brother’s
If a Court Says a Plaintiff Adequately Alleged a Claim for Negligent Hiring and Retention Against a Trucking Company, Why was Her Case Dismissed?
Negligent Hiring and Retention Against a Truck Company Peter Gauthier was killed after his vehicle collided with a tractor-trailer. Total Quality is a shipment broker who used Hard to Stop
How Does Georgia’s Impact Rule Work in Personal Injury Cases?
How Does Georgia’s Impact Rule Work in Personal Injury Cases? The recovery for emotional distress following a physical injury caused by another person’s negligence in Georgia is limited to compensation
How Can Uninsured Motorist (“UM”) Coverage Be Waived in Georgia?
Having good insurance with a reputable insurance company is more important than most people realize. In fact, we may even go so far as to say that having good insurance
Georgia’s Sudden Emergency Defense Explained
The sudden emergency doctrine is a defense that insurance company lawyers try to use against a negligence claim. The sudden emergency doctrine theory says that a person who is faced
Expert Testimony In A Major Truck Accident: What’s Coming In
What Opinions Can an Expert Provide in a Truck Accident Trial? Our personal injury law firm headquartered in Atlanta represents victims every day. We see all sorts of cases though
New Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program for Teens to Truck Drivers
Will the New Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program for Younger Truck Drivers Cause More Accidents? It certainly very well may. If nothing else, look at the age of these drivers
Can a Victim Get Special Damages in a Georgia Auto Accident?
Can a Victim Get Special Damages in a Georgia Auto Accident? A trucking company filed a lawsuit against Jacqueline Duckworth, alleging that she rear-ended one of its vehicles. Duckworth filed