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
What is Insufficient Service of Process in a Car Accident Lawsuit?
The Georgia Court of Appeals recently held in a vehicle collision case that a trial court did not err in dismissing a plaintiff’s personal injury lawsuit when she didn’t fully
Scope of Employment at the Time of a Car Accident
The Georgia Court of Appeals recently held that a car dealership was properly granted summary judgment because the employee’s deposition testimony showed the employee wasn’t acting within the scope of
What is the “Prior Traversal Rule”?
What is the “Prior Traversal Rule”? The Georgia Court of Appeals recently held that a trial court did not err in denying a shopping complex owner’s motion for summary judgment
Negligent Hiring, Negligent Training, and Negligent Supervision in a Bus Accident
In a recent Georgia Court of Appeals decision, a defendant was properly granted summary judgment on a negligence claim because the plaintiff failed to provide any specific evidence to establish
Act of God Defense: Sunlight?
In a personal injury case arising out of a teen driver hitting a pedestrian and his dog, the trial court properly granted the pedestrian’s motion for summary judgment on the