Macon Judge Dismisses Truck Driver’s Claim for “Loss of Income” Due to Insufficient Evidence
There are two broad components to any personal injury lawsuit. The first component is establishing the defendant was negligent and …
Read MoreFederal Court Rejects Law Students’ Class Action Over Misreported Bar Exam Results
Tort law is designed to compensate individuals who suffer some form of personal injury. Tort law is separate from contract …
Read MoreGa. Court of Appeals Rules for Insurance Company in UM Coverage Dispute Arising from 2015 Auto Accident
Georgia law requires auto insurance companies to offer “uninsured motorist” (UM) coverage with every new policy. As you probably know, …
Read MoreAppeals Court Rejects Injured Savannah Dockworker’s Lawsuit Against Cargo Ship Owner
Most people who are injured on the job are covered by Georgia’s workers’ compensation system. But there are different rules …
Read MoreGa. Supreme Court Reinstates Data Breach Lawsuit Against Athens Clinic
Not all personal injury claims involve physical acts. For example, if someone steals your private data, that can provide the …
Read MoreGeorgia Supreme Court Reinstates Federal Personal Injury Claims Against Norfolk Southern
Personal injury claims, such as those arising from car or truck accidents, normally fall under state law. There are some …
Read MoreGeorgia Bus Operator May Face Punitive Damages Over Accident
Many auto accidents are caused by drivers operating vehicles on behalf of their employers. When this happens, the employer is …
Read MoreGeorgia Military Base Not Liable for Accident Caused by Defective Gate
In a premises liability claim, an accident victim alleges that a property victim’s negligence caused his or her injury. Depending …
Read MoreGa. Court of Appeals Upholds $1.15 Million Personal Injury Verdict Against Convenience Store
In November 2015, two men stopped at an Atlanta gas station and convenience store. One man stepped out to get …
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