A “tort” is an action that negatively affects someone else. Personal injury law (and wrongful death actions), the practice area that our Atlanta personal injury law firm exclusively handles, deals
Can a Plaintiff Raise the Issue of Spoliation Years Later min the Middle of a Case?
In a lawsuit that concerned a slip-and-fall allegation, for four years after the incident giving rise to this action, the plaintiff maintained that he slipped and fell on water that
Uber Teens Now Available in Atlanta
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