Hotels are particularly vulnerable to theft, assault and other kinds of criminal activity – and their owners and managers know it. That doesn’t mean a hotel is automatically responsible every time a guest falls victim to a crime. However, hotels do have a certain...
When you call 911 during a life-threatening emergency, every minute matters. A huge delay in sending help may raise questions about whether the response contributed to your loved one’s death. However, in Georgia, proving wrongful death liability against a 911 system...
An assault between tenants may appear to be solely the attacker’s responsibility, but an injured tenant may also have a premises liability claim against the landlord. Liability depends on whether the landlord knew about a foreseeable danger and failed to take...
Oftentimes, people who are involved in relatively minor car crashes – and sometimes even more serious ones – decline medical care from first responders, opt not to go to the hospital in an ambulance and don’t even see their doctor right away because they don’t believe...
It is common for major shipping companies to delegate their work to independent contractors. When the trucks operated by those contractors cause accidents, victims often feel their options are limited. But is that always true? Not necessarily. Here is what you need to...
Drunk driving crashes are more catastrophic than typical automobile accidents. Because alcohol influences reaction time, intoxicated motorists frequently fail to brake or take evasive action before impact. This could lead to high-speed collisions, head-on crashes and...
When you lose a loved one in a tragic, preventable accident, the legal system in Georgia provides justice through a standard known as the "full value of life." To ensure your family receives fair compensation, state law evaluates the deceased’s life in two ways: the...
Missing evidence can make a wrongful death case more difficult, but it does not always prevent a claim from moving forward. Georgia courts can address the loss or destruction of important evidence and may hold the responsible party accountable. Even when key...
A crash with a large truck is more than just a bigger car wreck. While both are road accidents, the legal rules for trucks and commercial vehicles are much stricter. A truck accident claim in Georgia involves federal regulations. It can also include multiple...
Truck accident cases often involve large insurance policies, multiple parties and serious injuries. While most people focus on who caused the crash, the laws that govern how a claim moves through the legal process can also affect a case. Georgia revised some of these...