Concert no-shows are naturals for business litigation courts
In Georgia as well as elsewhere, contracts for live concerts tend to run into quite a bit of contention between the parties. When the dispute cannot be mediated or resolved by private negotiations, the dispute will go to court and become another entry into the state’s roster of business litigation cases. There are many different… Continue reading Concert no-shows are naturals for business litigation courts
Read MoreA truck accident lawsuit may involve many different parties
In a typical car accident between two consumer drivers, parties exchange insurance information, build claims, and file them with their respective insurers or with the insurers of the other party. In most cases, the only potential defendants are the drivers and the claims hang on evidence that one or both drivers caused the accident. In… Continue reading A truck accident lawsuit may involve many different parties
Read MoreFalling asleep remains a major cause of motor vehicle accidents
Georgia like other states is grappling with the relatively recent problem of distraction on the highways. This phenomenon has led to an increase in motor vehicle accidents. Falling asleep at the wheel is not technically in the same statistical category; it has been, instead, a substantial cause of deadly highway accidents for a very long… Continue reading Falling asleep remains a major cause of motor vehicle accidents
Read MorePassengers hurt in car accidents can recover monetary damages
In Georgia as in other states the law of personal injury is based on the legal concept of negligence. This doctrine imposes a duty of due care owed by vehicle operators toward one another. When car accidents occur, if one or more drivers were negligent in causing the mishap, then they must compensate victims injured… Continue reading Passengers hurt in car accidents can recover monetary damages
Read MoreGeorgia teen likely considering criminal defense
Some law enforcement authorities in Georgia encourage people to be vigilant of their surroundings and contact police if they notice any suspicious behavior. However, “suspicious” is a subjective term, and often, behaviors that some would label as such turn out to be easily explained. Unfortunately, a teenager has recently found himself facing criminal charges after… Continue reading Georgia teen likely considering criminal defense
Read MorePersonal injury recovery is available to nursing home victims
Nursing home neglect and abuse is well-documented nationwide, including in Georgia. One of the biggest problems appears to be the staffing of nursing homes with unskilled workers who are underpaid and under-supervised. When a loved one in a nursing home suffers injury or death from nursing home negligence or intentional abuse, the institution may be… Continue reading Personal injury recovery is available to nursing home victims
Read MoreChallenging your Breathalyzer results after a DUI
DUI charges in Georgia are relatively common, but they are not a matter to take lightly. Even for first-time offenders, the consequences can cause complications and restrictions to privileges for years, on top of the serious fines you must pay if convicted. As soon as you are charged, the prosecutor began working on building a… Continue reading Challenging your Breathalyzer results after a DUI
Read MorePolice arrest 9 on major drug charges, criminal defense follows
With the dangers of opioids taking center stage, concerns about cocaine may have lessened in many Georgia communities. However, the cocaine trade appears to be running strong, as indicated by the Chatham-Savannah Counter Narcotics Team’s recent arrest of nine persons and the seizure of 25 kilograms of uncut cocaine. Authorities say that the drugs have… Continue reading Police arrest 9 on major drug charges, criminal defense follows
Read MorePersonal injury claim asserts dangerous defects in lawn mower
The law of product liability in Georgia generally follows the same principles that are applicable in all jurisdictions nationwide. Generally, a manufacturer and/or retailer can be held strictly liable for putting a defective product on the market that results in personal injury to a consumer who was using the product according to its normal use.… Continue reading Personal injury claim asserts dangerous defects in lawn mower
Read MoreCar accidents with chain reactions take a heavy toll
Some of the chain reaction accidents that occur in Georgia are bizarre and sometimes difficult to fully piece together. If the outcomes were not so tragic, the configurations and dynamics of such car accidents might be interesting to analyze. Forensic engineers with experience in reconstructing accidents are in fact brought into the process of personal… Continue reading Car accidents with chain reactions take a heavy toll
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