Every law student is taught in the first year of law school that in order to win a case for “negligence”, the victim has to show four elements: duty, breach,
Deadlines to Accept a Settlement
The question today is: Did a Georgia trial court err in finding there wasn’t a valid contract in place because an auto accident victim impermissibly circumvented the time limits established
What is the Family Purpose Doctrine in Georgia?
In super simplified terms, Georgia’s Family Purpose Doctrine states that family members may be legally responsible for other family members who cause injuries. The Georgia Court of Appeals recently held
Expert Testimony to Prove Medical Causation is Rare But It Can Happen
A recent truck accident case in Georgia involved a 2018 tractor-trailer accident where an injured driver sued the truck driver and trucking company. The plaintiff was returning from a doctor’s
Can an Intoxicated Pedestrian Recover if an Uber Driver Hits Her in the Middle of a Highway?
As Atlanta personal injury lawyers we regularly handle accidents involving Uber and Lyft drivers. Our law firm represents both injured drivers who are hurt by Uber drivers who cause the crash
No Duty If the Danger is Open and Obvious
What is Georgia’s “Open and Obvious Danger” Rule? A plaintiff filed a lawsuit after an incident while he was injured while changing the tire of his family’s 2006 Dodge Caravan.
As a Parent, Are You Liable for Your Child’s Accident Just Because He’s Your Child?
As a Parent, Are You Liable for Your Son’s Accident Just Because He’s Your Kid? Brandon and Linda Sowell’s 10-year-old son, Pete, had their permission to ride his big brother’s
Who is responsible for the Astroworld Tragedy?
Who’s Responsible for the Astroworld Tragedy? On November 5th, nine people died at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Music Festival in Houston when an unruly crowd surge trampled a number of concertgoers