Serious traffic accident in Palmetto – Woman killed in suspected DUI crash Palmetto authorities responded to a “serious traffic accident” that left one person dead at the intersection of Tommy
Is It Okay for a Jury to Know that an Accident Victim Has Insurance that Will Pay for Her Damages?
Is It Okay for a Jury to Know that an Accident Victim Has Insurance that Will Pay for Her Damages? After a woman rear-ended a vehicle, the other driver filed
Real Estate Agent Liability for Injuries at Open House
Are Real-Estate Agents and Brokers Liable for Injuries Sustained During an Open House? In a recent case involving an issue of first impression in Georgia, the Court of Appeals was
Duty to Warn Other Drivers of Objects in Road
Does A Truck Driver Have a Duty to Warn Other Motorists of the Cow He Just Hit That’s Lying in the Middle of the Road? While driving a dump truck
When is a Patrol Car “In Use” for a Sovereign Immunity Defense?
When is a Patrol Car “In Use” for a Sovereign Immunity Defense? A plaintiff in a 2019 case was struck by a car driven by a suspect fleeing from police
Does the Georgia’s Workers’ Compensation Act Bar an Employee from Suing a Third-Party in the Same Accident?
Does the Georgia’s Workers’ Compensation Act Bar an Employee from Suing a Third-Party in the Same Accident? This appeal stems from an automobile accident. At the time of the accident,
Holt Demand Update: 2024 Change to Settlement Demands
Georgia’s Pre-Answer Settlement Statute is Amended: What This Means for Accident Victims The Georgia legislature has made changes to O.C.G.A. § 9-11-67.1 which concerns the requirements for pre-suit settlement demands
What is Apportionment of Fault in an Accident Case?
The Georgia Court of Appeals recently decided a highly litigious case that arose from a tractor-trailer accident that happened in Treutlen County in June 2015. A truck driver rear-ended another
Does a Denied Auto Crash Claim Render an Insurance Policy “Invalid”?
An insured motorist bought a vehicle from a car dealership, and within a week, he crashed his car in a collision while fleeing the police in Virginia. His vehicle was
Judge’s Powers to Dismiss a Case
When Can a Judge Dismiss an Auto Accident Claim Against a County Sheriff? A motorist sued Douglas County and a deputy sheriff alleging that she suffered injuries after their vehicles