11th Circuit Reverses Premature “Declaratory Judgment” for Auto Insurance Company
Insurance companies will often file what are known as “declaratory judgment” lawsuits following an auto accident. Basically, the insurer wants …
March 2, 2020 Read MoreCourt of Appeals Reverses Award of Defense Legal Fees Following “Ambiguous” Settlement Offer
In 2005, Georgia added what is now known as the “offer of settlement” rule to its personal injury law. This …
February 28, 2020 Read MoreGa. Court of Appeals Rules Family Accepted Binding Settlement Offer Arising From Fatal 2014 Accident
It is not uncommon following an auto accident for the negligent driver’s insurance company to make a settlement offer. If …
February 21, 2020 Read MoreGeorgia Supreme Court Reopens Accident Case Involving High Jumper
Back in 2018, we discussed Lee v. Smith, a personal injury lawsuit involving a former Olympic high jumper who suffered …
February 15, 2020 Read MoreMacon 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 …
February 7, 2020 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 …
January 31, 2020 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, …
January 25, 2020 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 …
January 17, 2020 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 …
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