U.S. Postal Service Sued Over Harris County Accident
Following most car accidents, the victim has the right to file a personal injury lawsuit against the negligent driver in …
Read MoreCourt of Appeals: Sunlight is Not an “Extraordinary and Unexpected” Driving Hazard
Tort law is designed to remedy injuries caused by acts of man, as opposed to “acts of God.” Under Georgia …
Read MoreCourt of Appeals Revives Asbestos Lawsuit Against Gasket Manufacturer
The dangers of asbestos have now been known for decades. Any exposure to asbestos fibers can lead to the development …
Read MoreCourt of Appeals: Contractor Not Liable for Man’s Death Under Georgia’s “Open Well” Statute
The Georgia Court of Appeals recently issued a decision, Handberry v. Manning Forestry Services, LLC, addressing an unusual personal injury …
Read MoreHow a Declaratory Judgment can Affect a Personal Injury Lawsuit
When a car accident leads to a personal injury lawsuit, the defendant’s insurance company often plays a critical role. The …
Read MoreGeorgia Supreme Court: Residential Lease Restriction Does Not Apply to Personal Injury Lawsuit Filed by Tenant Against Apartment Owner
Last year we discussed a case where the Georgia Court of Appeals held that a residential lease between a landlord …
Read MoreFederal Court Upholds $2.4 Million Award in ObTape Lawsuit
In recent years there have been hundreds of personal injury lawsuits filed against Mentor, the manufacturer of ObTape, a mesh …
Read MoreGeorgia Supreme Court Weighs in on Medical Malpractice Case Where Jury Awarded Zero Damages for Pain and Suffering
In April 2018, the Georgia Court of Appeals ordered a new trial in a medical malpractice lawsuit, Evans v. Rockdale …
Read MoreFederal Court Rejects Lawsuit Over Metal Shavings Left in Surgical Patients’ Brains
One of the medical horror stories you often hear about is a surgeon negligently leaving an object inside of a …
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