Car accidents can occur under any number of circumstances, from multi-vehicle collisions to a single car crash. No matter what the case, victims injured by another person’s negligent driving may be entitled to recover damages for their pain, suffering and other losses. There are various state laws and court procedures…
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Georgia Bill Regulating “Passing Lane” Etiquette – Awaiting Governor’s Signature
For most drivers on Georgia’s local highways, it is common knowledge that the left lane is considered the “passing lane.” This means that the left lane should be used mainly for passing other cars in the middle or right lane. Even if the driver in the left lane is operating…
Plaintiff Failed to Prove Negligence to Support Claim for Punitive Damages
Car accidents occur with some frequency in and around the Atlanta area. People who are injured in a car crash due to the fault or negligence of another driver may be able to file a lawsuit to recover compensation for their suffering and losses. There are many kinds of claims…
Georgia Law Applicable to Uninsured Motorist Case; Allows for Recovery
A fair amount of car accidents in the Atlanta area involve drivers with no automobile insurance coverage. Motorists who are injured in an accident with an uninsured driver would seem to be in an unfair situation. But the law in Georgia contains certain provisions that serve to remedy such a…
Public Duty Doctrine Protects City From Liability in Negligence Action
Plaintiffs in a personal injury action arising from a car accident typically bring a negligence lawsuit against the other driver or drivers involved in the collision. But negligence actions can arise from any number of circumstances, and the facts and parties involved can make a huge difference in the outcome…
Court Found No Evidence of Negligence on Behalf of Either Party in Car Accident Case
Motorists in and around Atlanta are expected to drive carefully on the roads. Like most states, Georgia law requires all drivers to exercise “ordinary care” with respect to other drivers on (or users) of the highway. If a driver fails to exercise such care and causes an accident resulting in…
Georgia Supreme Court Interprets Statute of Limitations Provision Arising From Car Accident Case
Car accidents are a frequent occurrence in Atlanta and throughout the state of Georgia. Because car accidents have the potential to cause injuries to innocent victims, prudent drivers typically secure insurance policies to cover future claims for damages. No two cases are identical, and depending on the specific circumstances and…
Georgia Court of Appeals Refuses to Enforce Settlement Agreement Citing Demand in “Counteroffer”
Many personal injury actions involve car or other motor vehicle accidents. Typically, the drivers’ insurance companies get involved to help settle and resolve the matter. The importance of knowing and understanding the local laws applicable to a personal injury claim cannot be overstated. In a recent case, Kemper v. Brown,…
Georgia Court of Appeals Grants Motion to Enforce Settlement Agreement of Car Accident Insurance Claims
Car accidents are a common occurrence in and around the Atlanta area. Unfortunately, many innocent victims are injured each year as the result of one driver’s negligence while behind the wheel. Injuries sustained in car accidents can range from mild scrapes and abrasions to more serious matters such as broken…
Default Judgment in Georgia Car Accident Cases
What happens when you file a lawsuit and the defendant doesn’t respond? Perhaps they hope that it will just go away? It doesn’t. In order to address cases whereby defendants are non-responsive, our justice system has a mechanism referred to as default judgment. However, simply not receiving a response does…