In a personal injury action, a plaintiff appealed from the trial court’s order granting summary judgment to the defendants, asserting that the trial court erred by striking portions of his
What’s Required in a Limited Release to Preserve a Claim?
What’s Required in a Limited Release to Preserve a Claim? In 1992, the General Assembly enacted O.C.G.A. § 33-24-41.1. That statute says that a limited release compliant with its requirements
54-year-old Cumming resident Toby Gant dies in motorcycle accident
Motorcyclist Killed in GA-400 Crash in Forsyth County A motorcyclist died Monday morning, January 5, 2026, after being rear-ended on GA-400 southbound and thrown from his vehicle, according to
Ryland Environmental worker Chad Williams dies after being hit by trash truck in Macon accident
Ryland Environmental worker dies after being hit by trash truck in Macon accident A Ryland Environmental employee died Saturday morning after being struck by a reversing trash truck, according
Do Weekends Count in the Deadline to File a Case?
Do Weekends Count in the Deadline to File a Lawsuit? O.C.G.A. § 9-2-61(a) provides: When any case has been commenced . . . within the applicable statute of limitations and
Timing of Offer of Settlement Under OCGA 9-11-68
When are Attorney’s Fees Untimely in an Auto Accident Case? A plaintiff in a personal-injury case appealed from the trial court’s order denying her motion for attorney fees and expenses
Limited liability release under O.C.G.A. § 33-24-41
Is a Sleeping Truck Driver Liable for Injuries to His Passenger? A business and its employee appealed a trial court’s denial of their motion for summary judgment in an auto
Do You need an Expert to Prove Causation?
When do you need an expert? A plaintiff sued a hospital for damages she allegedly sustained when she slipped and fell in the emergency room at an Atlanta hospital. The
Pedestrian dies after being struck by a vehicle in North Augusta
NORTH AUGUSTA – Just before 8:00 Wednesday morning, the Aiken County Coroner’s Office responded to WellStar Medical College of Georgia for a pedestrian death. The incident occurred on November 14th,
What is a “Static Condition” in a Premises Liability Action?
What is a “Static Condition” in a Premises Liability Action? An injured victim appealed from the trial court’s order granting summary judgment to the owner of a gas station in