After a Thanksgiving travel accident in Georgia, liability generally falls on the driver, employer, business, or other party whose negligence caused the collision and resulting injuries. Georgia follows a fault-based system. When several people contributed to the crash, responsibility may be divided. Under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33, you generally cannot recover damages if you are 50% […]
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Oct
Oct
Yes. A haunted house operator in Georgia may be liable for a serious injury when a failure to use reasonable care causes harm. Paying admission does not mean you accept every unsafe condition. The central questions are what caused your injury, whether the responsible party knew or should have known about the danger, and what […]
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Oct
Oct
When sun glare contributes to a Georgia car accident, liability generally depends on whether a driver failed to use reasonable care as visibility deteriorated. Bright sunlight does not automatically excuse a driver who strikes another vehicle or a pedestrian. Investigators look at the sun’s position, traffic conditions, speed, right-of-way rules, driver reactions, and available evidence. […]
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Oct
Oct
Yes. Poor lighting can contribute to property owner liability in Georgia when it makes a property unreasonably dangerous and an owner or occupier fails to exercise the care required by law. For an injured business visitor, key questions include whether the owner knew or should have known about the hazard, whether the visitor could reasonably […]
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Oct
Oct
A deer-related car accident in Georgia can involve more than one type of insurance claim. If your vehicle directly hits a deer, comprehensive auto coverage commonly applies to damage to your vehicle, subject to the terms and deductible in your policy. If you are injured and no other driver caused the crash, medical payments coverage, […]
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Oct
Oct
Summary Yes. Fallen leaves can affect liability in a Georgia slip and fall case when they become wet, collect on stairs or walkways, conceal a property defect, or remain in an area long enough that a property owner or occupier should reasonably have discovered and addressed the condition. A fall involving leaves does not automatically […]
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Oct
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Summary Halloween can put more pedestrians than usual on Georgia neighborhood streets, sidewalks, parking lots, driveways, and intersections after dark. If you or your child is struck by a vehicle, liability can depend on who failed to use reasonable care, whether Georgia right-of-way rules were followed, and how each person’s actions contributed to the collision. […]
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Oct
Oct
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim after an accident at a Georgia football game when another person, property owner, stadium operator, security provider, concession vendor, maintenance contractor, driver, or other responsible party fails to use the level of care required by Georgia law and that failure causes your injury. Georgia […]
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Oct
Oct
When a delivery driver causes an accident in Georgia, the driver may not be the only person or business responsible for paying for the harm. Depending on the driver’s work status, the purpose of the trip, who owned the vehicle, and the available insurance, a claim may involve the driver, an employer, a delivery contractor, […]
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Summary After a Georgia car accident, start with an appropriate medical evaluation and follow the advice of the clinician treating you. A chiropractor may be part of a treatment plan for some people, but this article cannot tell you whether chiropractic care is medically appropriate. Symptoms, diagnosis, contraindications, referrals, and the order of care must […]