Georgia Auto Repair Shop Not Responsible for Accident Caused by Employee During His Lunch Break
It is a longstanding rule in Georgia that employers are “vicariously liable” for torts committed by their employees. In other …
May 15, 2020 Read More11th Circuit: Multiple Collisions Caused by Negligent Dump Truck Driver is a “Single Accident” Under Georgia Law
This may sound like a test question from an introduction to philosophy class: If a truck hits two vehicles in …
May 8, 2020 Read MoreCarnival Faces Personal Injury Claim Over Narrow Walkway
As a general principle of law, the owner of a property is typically not liable for failing to warn invited …
May 1, 2020 Read MoreFederal Court Declines to Return Ex-Foundry Employees’ Class Action to State Court
Class actions allow multiple individuals who suffered a common personal injury to file a single lawsuit against a defendant or …
April 30, 2020 Read MoreGwinnett County Immune From Lawsuit Brought by Mother Injured During Son’s Football Practice
In July 2019, a woman from Lawrenceville attended her son’s football practice at a local field. The woman walked by …
April 24, 2020 Read MoreGeorgia Court of Appeals Allows Anti-Gang Activity Lawsuit to Proceed
In the 1990s, the General Assembly adopted the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act (GSGTPA). This law gives prosecutors …
April 17, 2020 Read MoreHow Workers’ Compensation Laws Affect Employees Temporarily Assigned to Another Employer
As you probably know, if you are injured on the job, your employer must pay you certain medical and wage …
April 10, 2020 Read MoreThe Risks of Choosing to Purchase a Lower Amount of Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage
When you are injured in an accident caused by another driver, you may be entitled to benefits from your own …
April 4, 2020 Read MoreGa. Court of Appeals Allows for “Direct Action” Against Insurance Company Over 2014 Semi-Truck Accident
As a general rule, you cannot directly sue an insurance company for a personal injury caused by someone they insure. …
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