In Georgia, the driver at fault for an accident is financially responsible for its consequences. Assigning fault is a critical part of any subsequent personal injury claim. Investigators seeking to determine fault will examine various pieces of evidence to understand whose negligent actions led to the crash. Although this may…
If you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle collision, you may wonder what kind of settlement to expect. Depending on the severity of your injuries, you may receive anywhere from a few thousand dollars to millions. It all depends on the specific details of the crash and what you suffered as…
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…
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…