How Quickly Must You Notify Your Insurance Company After a Car Accident? After a passenger was injured in an auto accident, she sued the driver for negligence and served Progressive
When Can an Insurance Settlement Agreement be Enforced?
When Can an Insurance Settlement Agreement be Enforced? After an auto accident, the plaintiffs sued another motorist for negligence and damages. The defendant appealed from the trial court’s order denying
Award of Attorney’s Fees Under O.C.G.A. § 9-15-14(b)
A Georgia law firm (the “Firm”) recently challenged a trial court’s order granting attorney fees and litigation expenses under O.C.G.A. § 9-15-14(b) to the sole heir and administratrix of her
Autumn McClure killed in August 2024
20-year-old killed by brake caliper that flew through car windshield A Tennessee woman is dead after an apparent rare accident on a Georgia roadway. The family of 20-year-old Autumn McClure
Once Someone’s Released from an Accident Lawsuit, Can They be Brought Back In?
In a case arising out of an automobile accident that resulted in the deaths of two women in different vehicles, the husband sued, and after a judgment for the defendants
Can an Automobile Exclusion Have Multiple Meanings?
Insurance companies don’t have your best interests as their top priority: they want to make money. Even when they know they should pay a meritorious claim, they can frequently try
How Should You Respond to an Insurance Company’s Offer of Settlement?
How Should You Respond to an Insurance Company’s Offer of Settlement? A recent state court case addressed an insurance company’s Motion to Intervene and Motion to Enforce Settlement and was
Is My Child Covered on My Car Insurance Policy If She Isn’t Listed as a Driver?
Is My Daughter Covered on My Auto Insurance Policy If She Isn’t Listed as a Driver? A plaintiff in Georgia filed a personal injury action against another driver (the daughter)
Is Going to Lunch a “Work Activity” When an Accident Occurs?
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