A recent lawsuit in Georgia federal district court examined a commercial automobile insurance policy issued by Progressive to one of the defendants in a wrongful death case. Exactly who and
Medical Malpractice: What is it and how do I know if I have a case?
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The Department of Transportation is the agency in charge of road conditions while the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is in charge of safe vehicles.
When it comes to the safety of vehicles and the roads, the Department of Transportation is the primary agency in charge of road conditions and safety of roads. While the
Georgia Supreme Court Says Respondeat Superior Rule Repealed by State’s Apportionment Statute
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What is the Respondeat Superior Doctrine?
An experienced Atlanta truck accident lawyer at Tobin Injury Law will tell you that a trucking company may be held responsible for an accident involving one of its semi drivers.
OSHA, PERSONAL INJURY AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
Odds are if you have recently started a job or have been working for years, you were required to have training as it relates to OSHA and the protocols in
Who’s at Fault in a “Chain Reaction” Crash?
You’ve heard of a chain reaction. In science, it’s a chemical reaction in which the products themselves promote or spread the reaction, which under certain conditions may accelerate dramatically. Or
Do the Federal Motor Carrier Rules Apply to Shippers Who Hire Independent Contractors?
Do the Federal Motor Carrier Rules Apply to Shippers Who Hire Independent Contractors? That was the question in a recent Georgia court case. In 2015, Christopher Hinson was driving a
Truck Spills Manure and Closes Lanes by I-75 On-Ramp in Macon
“S—t” happens. It’s a vulgar saying and you’ve undoubtedly heard that saying before, and when a semi or large commercial truck loses its load, accidents can happen. Recently, an accident
The Impact that Catastrophic Injuries Have on Family Members
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