The question of which state’s law applies was at the center of a wrongful death and survival action arising from two collisions involving three vehicles that occurred in South Carolina
Can an Argument be Waived on Appeal?
Last year in 2022, we tried three cases to verdict. Very few lawyers are able to say that they are trial lawyers. Even fewer can say that they took three
Dismissal WITH Prejudice Versus Dismissal WithOUT Prejudice
A plaintiff appealed a trial court’s dismissal with prejudice of his negligence action against the defendant that arose from a car accident. The defendant died during the litigation, but the
Is an Employer Liable for its Employee’s Accident on the Way to Work
A plaintiff was injured in an auto accident when another driver ran a red light during his commute to a job site for his employer, a construction company. The plaintiff
Does My Attorney Have the Authority to Accept a Settlement?
The Georgia Court of Appeals recently said an insurance company’s settlement agreement was enforceable where the attorney had apparent authority to enter into the agreement, and the attorney’s letter unconditionally
Act of G-d Defense in a Car Accident
We see all sorts of defenses. Oftentimes at-fault drivers don’t want to take full responsibility when they clearly are at fault. In some instances, they are right. Part of our
What Evidence is Required to Prove a Slip and Fall Action?
What follows below is an analysis of a slip and fall. Procedurally, the skating club filed a motion for summary judgment, which the trial court granted. On appeal, the plaintiff
Can a Car Accident Video Posted to Facebook Be Used in Court?
The Georgia Court of Appeals recently heard the appeal of a convicted an automobile driver of two counts of homicide by vehicle in the first degree and one count each
How Does Georgia’s Impact Rule Work in Personal Injury Cases?
How Does Georgia’s Impact Rule Work in Personal Injury Cases? The recovery for emotional distress following a physical injury caused by another person’s negligence in Georgia is limited to compensation
Can a Victim Get Special Damages in a Georgia Auto Accident?
Can a Victim Get Special Damages in a Georgia Auto Accident? A trucking company filed a lawsuit against Jacqueline Duckworth, alleging that she rear-ended one of its vehicles. Duckworth filed