Can a Plaintiff Substantially Comply with an Ante Litem Notice? A personal injury victim filed a personal injury action against the City of Atlanta, which the trial court dismissed based
What is the Sudden Emergency Doctrine?
What is the Sudden Emergency Doctrine? After a jury trial in a recent personal injury action arising out of motor vehicle collision, a plaintiff appealed the judgment entered in favor
Can a Trucking Company Destroy Evidence Like Black Box Data After a Crash?
No. Once a trucking company knows — or reasonably should know — that litigation is likely, it has a legal duty to preserve all relevant evidence. That includes black box
Is a Turo Rental Vehicle a “Temporary Substitute Car” Under an Insurance Policy?
Is a Turo Rental Vehicle a “Temporary Substitute Car” Under an Insurance Policy? State Farm and GEICO filed appeals from an order denying their motions for summary judgment in an
Who Pays My Medical Bills While Waiting for a Truck Accident Settlement in Georgia?
While waiting for a truck accident settlement in Georgia, your medical bills are typically covered through a combination of your own health insurance, medical payment coverage on your auto policy,
What is a Tort
What’s a “Personal Tort?” A plaintiff appealed a trial court’s dismissal of her lawsuit against an insurance company. She’d previously sued the store owner in a separate lawsuit, which resulted
What Happens If I Am Partially at Fault for a Truck Accident in Georgia?
If you were partially at fault for a truck accident in Georgia, you may still recover compensation. Under Georgia’s modified comparative negligence law, your damages are reduced by your percentage
Governmental immunity in an accident involving the city
How Does Governmental Immunity Work in an Auto Accident Case Against a City or County? The plaintiffs, as executrix of the estate of the deceased, and the deceased’s daughter, appealed
Does an Email Constitute a Settlement Agreement?
Can an Email Count as a Settlement Agreement? In this interlocutory appeal, a plaintiff challenged the trial court’s order enforcing a settlement agreement with another motorist in an auto accident
What Is the Average Settlement for a Commercial Truck Accident in Atlanta?
There is no single average settlement for a commercial truck accident in Atlanta. Settlements vary widely based on the severity of injuries, the strength of the liability case, available insurance