In Georgia wrongful death cases, proving negligence is the foundation of your entire claim. Without establishing that someone acted unreasonably or carelessly, there is no basis for holding them legally

What’s Required in a Limited Release to Preserve a Claim? In 1992, the General Assembly enacted O.C.G.A. § 33-24-41.1. That statute says that a limited release compliant with its requirements

Do Weekends Count in the Deadline to File a Lawsuit? O.C.G.A. § 9-2-61(a) provides: When any case has been commenced . . . within the applicable statute of limitations and

If you ride a bicycle on Georgia roads, you may have wondered how the law actually views you. Are bicyclists treated the same as motorists? Do they have the same

After a bicycle accident in Atlanta, many injured riders worry that admitting even partial fault means they lose the right to compensation. This concern often keeps cyclists from pursuing valid

Bicycle accidents often leave injured riders confused about one key issue: insurance. Unlike drivers, cyclists do not carry auto insurance on their bikes, yet many bicycle crashes involve motor vehicles.

When are Attorney’s Fees Untimely in an Auto Accident Case? A plaintiff in a personal-injury case appealed from the trial court’s order denying her motion for attorney fees and expenses

Is a Sleeping Truck Driver Liable for Injuries to His Passenger? A business and its employee appealed a trial court’s denial of their motion for summary judgment in an auto

When do you need an expert? A plaintiff sued a hospital for damages she allegedly sustained when she slipped and fell in the emergency room at an Atlanta hospital. The

What is a “Static Condition” in a Premises Liability Action? An injured victim appealed from the trial court’s order granting summary judgment to the owner of a gas station in