Uber recently unveiled several new features to make it easier for teens to access its ride-hailing service. A new teen accounts feature lets teens between the ages of 13-17 to
Did a Teen Assume the Risk of Injury When He Participated in a Waterless Boat Race?
Racing is dangerous. We all know. In all sports (other than track and field), racing is just plain dangerous. In one case, a teenager suffered serious injuries and pursued a
New Law Increases Truck Weights on Georgia Roads
Georgia lawmakers have struck an agreement to increase the weight limit for some trucks traveling state highways. Governor Brian Kemp signed the measure into law in April, and the greater
Does Georgia Law Require a Tractor to Have Liability Insurance?
The Georgia Court of Appeals recently considered the issue of whether a business auto insurance policy provides uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM) coverage. Background The plaintiff was injured in a vehicle collision
Is a Homeowner Liable for Injury to a Mail Carrier Who Falls on the Front Steps?
Is a Homeowner Liable for Injury to a Mail Carrier Who Falls on the Front Steps? A cyclist who drives in the road–as opposed to a dedicated bicycle lane–and hits
What is the “Special Circumstances” Exception to Respondeat Superior?
What’s the proper framework for assessing the issue of respondeat superior when an employee commits a tortious act while commuting to or from work or during a lunch break? A
Does the Grace Period for Filing an Expert Affidavit Apply in Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death Cases When There’s Confusion over the Rules?
In a medical malpractice and wrongful death action, a girl’s parents, as administrators of the their daughter’s estate, appealed from the grant of summary judgment to the defendant doctors and
Study Shows Georgia One of Best States for Teen Drivers
We all can recall the big day we received our driver’s license. Our mom or dad drove us to the DMV and we took the wheel with nervous excitement. Access
When Can an Accident Report from a Previous Accident be Used at Trial?
Car wrecks happen all the time. Victims sadly sometimes find themselves on the receiving end of multiple accidents in Atlanta! In a recent decision issued by the Georgia Court of
Is a Company Liable for a Car Accident Caused by its Employee Attempting Suicide?
Two men were injured in Georgia after an employee took his employer’s van and caused a series of traffic accidents. The two sued the driver’s employer (LMN) for negligence, alleging