Any time you file a lawsuit, you must notify the defendant through what is called “service of process”. You need to make sure that the person is aware of the
Was a Bus Driver’s Seizure Foreseeable or Was it an “Act of God”?
A passenger in an airport shuttle was injured when the shuttle driver suffered a medical emergency, lost control of the bus, and crashed. She sued the bus company for negligence
When Can You File An Appeal After Your Case is Decided
When Can I File Appeal in My Auto Accident Case? In a recent appeal, a Georgia motorist argued that the trial court erred in dismissing her case against an insurance
Tobin Injury Law Wins $1,600,000.00 Jury Verdict for Bicycle on Bicycle Accident
On January 25, 2023, a Fulton County jury returned a verdict in favor of our client in the amount of $1,600,000.00. For three years our lawyers warned State Farm that
Reckless Driving on the Rise in Georgia
Motor vehicle accidents can happen just about anywhere, but some cities are more dangerous than others. And while most auto accidents happen close to home (within five miles), major metropolitan
Can a Fire Engine on Its Way to an Emergency Be Found Negligent in a Car Crash?
In a civil dispute stemming from a traffic accident, a motorist appealed from the trial court’s order granting the City of Lafayette’s motion for summary judgment, claiming that it erred
What Does “Claims against Counties” Mean in an Auto Accident with a County Vehicle?
What Does “Claims against Counties” Mean in an Auto Accident with a County Vehicle? The Georgia Supreme Court granted review to decide if official-capacity claims against a county sheriff for
Homeowners Insurance Pays Verdicts, Not the Defendants Who Are Forced to Sit at Trials
Insurance pays verdicts. While lawyers are forbidden from uttering the word “insurance” in court and therefore we cannot say this out loud in trial, the law is that insurance for
Specialized Experience Matters in a Personal Injury Case
The Georgia Supreme Court reviewed a report of the State Disciplinary Review Board recommending that it adopt the finding of a Special Master that a Columbus, Georgia attorney be suspended
Vehicles v Pedestrians
Did you know that Georgia has one of the highest pedestrian fatality rates in the entire United States? Research shows that trucks and sport utility vehicles with hood heights greater