Top state court hears personal injury claim in product case
A product liability case in a Georgia state action will be handled and decided much like similar product cases that are litigated throughout the country. Such claims generally are decided by application of the doctrine of strict liability in tort; however, negligence and warranty principles can come into play. A worker’s estate in another state… Continue reading Top state court hears personal injury claim in product case
Read MoreCausation may prove deceptive in motor vehicle accidents
The true cause of a vehicular accident may be hidden by the gloss of first impressions. That lesson in the causation of motor vehicle accidents may be instructive in the events surrounding a recent fatal accident occurring on Ga. Rte. 13. The Georgia State Patrol reported that a 22-year-old female was making a right turn from… Continue reading Causation may prove deceptive in motor vehicle accidents
Read MoreWhat’s required to prove a drug possession charge?
Imagine you were enjoying some time riding in the car of a friend, who you didn’t realize was in possession of marijuana under the passenger seat of his vehicle. As it happens, the police pull your friend over for speeding and decided to search the vehicle. That’s when they found marijuana under your seat which… Continue reading What’s required to prove a drug possession charge?
Read MoreMotor vehicle accidents decline after Georgia passes law
Despite opposition from some, Georgia lawmakers recently passed a law prohibiting drivers from using mobile devices unless they are hands-free. Calling and texting behind the wheel is thought to be a major contributor to motor vehicle accidents, and safety advocates have been vocal about the need for strong legislation to discourage drivers from taking these… Continue reading Motor vehicle accidents decline after Georgia passes law
Read MorePersonal injury claim follows a pattern to settlement or trial
Innocent victims of car accidents in Georgia are generally entitled to collect monetary compensation for injuries suffered from the negligence of one or more drivers who caused the accident. Some highlights of the settlement procedure are outlined below, but one should be cautioned that a claim can only be properly managed by an experienced personal… Continue reading Personal injury claim follows a pattern to settlement or trial
Read MoreBreach of contract, injunction sought in business litigation case
Contractual disputes between business entities is commonplace in the courts of Georgia. There are many different disputes and factual scenarios that can be imagined between companies that are doing business together, and they don’t always end up with an uneventful outcome. Business litigation in the state and federal courts located in Georgia often deal with… Continue reading Breach of contract, injunction sought in business litigation case
Read MoreBusiness litigation often arises over construction contracts
Georgia businesses have many different types of contract disputes that sometimes end up in court litigation. One area of prolific lawsuits often involves small or middle-size construction companies that have obtained a contract to construct or repair a public property. One recent example of a case that may resort to business litigation involves a contract… Continue reading Business litigation often arises over construction contracts
Read MoreMotorcycle accidents: Driver’s failure to yield injures biker
Bikers in Georgia risk their lives whenever they take to the roads. Although advanced technology allows automobile manufacturers to improve vehicle safety with every new model that is introduced to the market, motorcycles remain extremely dangerous. Bikers have no protection apart from helmets and protective riding gear, hence the fact that many motorcycle accidents result… Continue reading Motorcycle accidents: Driver’s failure to yield injures biker
Read MoreNursing home sexual abuse leads to personal injury claim
Georgia and other states are confronting an increasing concern over the sexual abuse of nursing home residents. Advocates of long-term care residents recently announced that the problem requires institutions to set up procedures and safeguards for promptly reporting suspected abuse. A resident who is abused by a nursing home employee will have a personal injury… Continue reading Nursing home sexual abuse leads to personal injury claim
Read MoreHoliday weekend leaves 18 fatalities from motor vehicle accidents
The record-books were not quite closed on Monday evening, Sept. 3, but it was already apparent that Georgia had a bad weekend on the roadways. Authorities like to say that they have a goal of no injuries and no fatalities from motor vehicle accidents on a holiday weekend. With one million reported persons coming into… Continue reading Holiday weekend leaves 18 fatalities from motor vehicle accidents
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