Slip and Fall in a Georgia Store

The Georgia Supreme Court has explained that in a premises liability case, a plaintiff has to show his or her injury was cause by a hazard on an owner or occupier’s land that the owner

February 10, 2014

Georgia Woman’s Estate Awarded Punitive Damages in Wrongful Death

In a recent Georgia appellate case, an 86-year-old woman developed a painful knee infection after receiving an injection at a clinic for her arthritis. A physician’s assistant who injected her knee with medication from a

February 7, 2014

Tandem Driving Theory of Liability in Georgia Car Accidents

In Georgia, a car driving recklessly and in tandem with another car can be held liable if the second car gets into a crash under a “joint enterprise” theory of liability. In a recent case,

February 4, 2014

Public Duty Doctrine in Georgia

Can a Georgia municipality be held liable for failing to provide police protection to the public? Under the “public duty doctrine,” cities in Georgia cannot be held liable for a duty of police protection except

January 28, 2014

Settlement Agreements in Georgia Car Accidents

When you are injured and anxious about paying medical expenses after a serious car accident, you may be tempted to sign a settlement agreement with an insurer for a small sum of money. It is

January 25, 2014

Medical Negligence in Georgia Emergency Care Situations

In a recent appellate case, a husband and wife sued a hospital claiming professional negligence and violations of the Federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTLA). They claimed the defendants did not provide the

January 21, 2014

Is An Expert Required To Testify on Causation in a Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Trial?

A recent case arose when a man was injured in an auto accident. A driver rear-ended him while he was waiting to make a turn. The man left his car and came up to other

January 18, 2014

Wrongful Death Action in a Georgia Murder Case

In Georgia, OCGA § 51-4-2 (a) provides that a surviving spouse or child can recover compensation for a parent’s or spouse’s homicide for the full value of the life of the decedent. Although the surviving

January 14, 2014

Georgia Bus Accident Case May Have Caused a Birth Injury

In a recent case, a woman who was 38-39 weeks pregnant was driving in a sedan when it was hit from behind by a school bus. In the crash, she was pushed forward, causing bruises

January 10, 2014

No Evidence of a Hazardous Condition in Georgia Premises Liability Case

Georgia requires landowners or occupiers to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition for invitees. However, landowners need not guarantee their invitees’ safety. Someone who is injured on another person’s property must actually show

January 7, 2014

Injuries at the Workplace From Third-Party Attacks in Georgia

The Georgia Workers’ Compensation Act contains a provision that makes it an exclusive remedy for workers injured at work. This means that workers may not bring a separate tort action against their employer for injuries

January 3, 2014

Archive for Year: 2014

Slip and Fall in a Georgia Store

Georgia Woman’s Estate Awarded Punitive Damages in Wrongful Death

Tandem Driving Theory of Liability in Georgia Car Accidents

Public Duty Doctrine in Georgia

Settlement Agreements in Georgia Car Accidents

Medical Negligence in Georgia Emergency Care Situations

Is An Expert Required To Testify on Causation in a Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Trial?

Wrongful Death Action in a Georgia Murder Case

Georgia Bus Accident Case May Have Caused a Birth Injury

No Evidence of a Hazardous Condition in Georgia Premises Liability Case

Injuries at the Workplace From Third-Party Attacks in Georgia

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