When analyzing an employee’s “break” during the the workday, courts generally focus on the nature of the employee’s activity at the time of the injury, not whether the person was
What is SR-22 Insurance, and Do I Need it to Drive in Georgia?
What is SR-22 Insurance, and Do I Need it to Drive in Georgia? While Georgia motorists are required to have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance, some are
Does Acceptance of an Auto Insurance Release Need to be EXACTLY the Same as the Offer?
The administrators of the estate of a car accident victim (“the plaintiffs”) sued another motorist, seeking damages arising from an accident that resulted in the death of the victim. The
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
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
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
When Can You Choose Uninsured Motorist (“UM”) Coverage Less Than the Statutory Amount?
William and Madison Jones appealed the dismissal of their case in favor of an insurance company concerning the amount of uninsured motorist (“UM”) coverage in a policy it issued to
When is a Settlement Agreement Actually Accepted?
The Georgia Court of Appeals has held that a trial court erred granting the defendant’s motion to enforce a settlement because the evidence did not show that the plaintiff’s law
What is the “Unlisted Driver” Insurance Exclusion in an Auto Accident Case?
Insurance companies are built for profit. Often, even when the company knows it should pay a meritorious claim, it looks to find a way to get out from paying. While
When Can You Withdraw a Settlement Offer?
Before a case ever makes it way to a courtroom, each side will attempt to settle. Even if the two sides are oceans apart and have no chance of settling,