Every negligence case must be evaluated by its own facts and circumstances. It is precisely the facts of a case – and how they are interpreted according to the applicable law — that will determine whether an injured party will be eligible for a recovery. Whether a premises liability claim…
Georgia courts have been called upon to interpret any number of insurance policy claims arising from car accidents. All of the facts and circumstances of each case are integral to the determination of whether the plaintiff is entitled to a recovery, and if so, to what extent. Whether the claim…
A victim of a car accident may be able to bring a variety of claims against a negligent driver. But Georgia law – like many states – sets forth certain limitations to recovery depending on the relative responsibility of the parties involved in the accident. For example, under a Georgia…
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…
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…
Each personal injury action presents a different set of facts that have the potential to alter the outcome of the case. In slip and fall cases, also known as “premises liability” actions, plaintiffs must plead and prove certain required elements in order to establish liability and recover for their injuries.…
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…
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…
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…
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…