All vehicles have blind spots — areas where the driver does not see potential dangers, such as passing cars, motorcyclists, or pedestrians. However, this danger is far more significant for 18-wheeler trucks and other commercial vehicles. With their size and height, semi-trucks have extensive blind spots called “No-Zones.” Smaller vehicles…
A dog bite or attack is a traumatizing experience for anyone. Trying to recover compensation from a negligent dog owner can be challenging in its own right. Dog bite cases are often complicated. It takes certain types of evidence to prove liability. If you are unsure what steps to take…
If you get hurt on the job in Georgia, you might qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. To get those benefits, you must file a workers’ compensation claim – usually within one year after the injury accident. But there are some exceptions to this standard one-year deadline. At R. Alan Cleveland,…
In Georgia, a wrongful death lawsuit award must be divided among the decedent’s surviving spouse and children. The spouse must receive at least one-third, while the children get equal amounts from the rest. If the decedent has no spouse or children, their parents or guardians receive the award. In some…
According to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department, more than 75 percent of all traffic accidents in the county occurred in just 12 areas in a recent year. The top spot for car crashes was the downtown district. The Atlanta Highway at the Georgia State Route (SR) 10 Loop and the…
According to the Georgia Responsible Dog Owner Act, the owner of a dog bears sole responsibility if their pet attacks another individual or animal. This law ensures the safety of Georgia residents and enforces accountability for dog owners. If you have suffered injuries in an attack by a dog or another…
Personal injury and workers’ compensation claims differ significantly. Although both compensate a person for injuries, a workers’ compensation claim pays only limited benefits for losses in job-related injuries and illnesses without regard to fault. A personal injury claim can arise in any context and pays for all a person’s related…
You may have heard about a “one-bite” rule and wonder how it affects your ability to pursue compensation after a dog attack in Georgia. Georgia has a variation on this common law tradition that requires you to prove a dog owner’s responsibility for their animal’s behavior but makes it relatively easy….
Distracted driving, especially texting while driving, represents one of the most significant hazards on the road in Georgia. The state has adopted a hands-free law prohibiting motorists from using a handheld electronic device while operating their motor vehicles. If you drive in Georgia, you need to know that you cannot…
Georgia state law establishes a statute of limitations on personal injury lawsuits that gives you two years from the date of an accident to file suit in most cases. Filing after this deadline passes could lead to the dismissal of your case. While the statute of limitations applies to personal…