The Georgia Court of Appeals recently heard the appeal of a convicted an automobile driver of two counts of homicide by vehicle in the first degree and one count each
Essential Terms of an Offer and the Insurance Company’s Obligation to Comply With Those Terms
When a victim’s lawyer makes an offer to an insurance company, the victim’s lawyer almost always includes terms as part of the offer. It is important for the insurance company
How to Recover Attorney Fees in a Personal Injury Lawsuit Under OCGA Section 13-6-11
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