A wife appealed the dismissal of her claim for loss of consortium that the prior dismissal with prejudice of her husband’s underlying personal injury action barred her separate lawsuit. The
The National Transportation Safety Board Wants Speed-Restricting Technology in Every New Vehicle
SAFETY! SAFETY! SAFETY! Intelligent speed assistance (ISA) systems can actively keep motorists from exceeding the speed limit by using road-sign recognition cameras and GPS-linked speed-limit technology. The National Transportation Safety
Is an Offer of Settlement Under O.C.G.A. § 9-11-68 from the Initial Case Valid in a Renewal Action?
In the second appearance of two litigants before the Georgia Court of Appeals in a dispute arising from a 2016 auto accident, the appellant appealed from the trial court’s order
Service of a Minor in a Lawsuit
How Do I Serve a Minor in an Car Crash Case? A plaintiff appealed from a trial court’s dismissal of his renewal suit against a 16-year-old defendant in a Georgia
How Do You Prove “Punitive Damages” in a Crash?
How Do You Prove “Vindictive Damages” in a Car Crash? A plaintiff appealed from the trial court’s decision in favor of the defendant in his action against in a case
Can a Plaintiff Raise the Issue of Spoliation Years Later in the Middle of a Case?
In a lawsuit that concerned a slip-and-fall allegation, for four years after the incident giving rise to this action, the plaintiff maintained that he slipped and fell on water that
Did a Teen Assume the Risk of Injury When He Participated in a Waterless Boat Race?
Racing is dangerous. We all know. In all sports (other than track and field), racing is just plain dangerous. In one case, a teenager suffered serious injuries and pursued a
Is a Homeowner Liable for Injury to a Mail Carrier Who Falls on the Front Steps?
Is a Homeowner Liable for Injury to a Mail Carrier Who Falls on the Front Steps? A cyclist who drives in the road–as opposed to a dedicated bicycle lane–and hits
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 Does Sovereign Immunity Apply in a Georgia Truck Accident?
In a wrongful death case filed by a couple against the Georgia Department of Transportation (“DOT”) for the death of their daughter, the couple argued that the trial court erred