If a drunk driver injured you in Atlanta, Georgia law may allow you to file a claim against the bar, restaurant, or host who served that driver, in addition to your claim against the driver. The claim applies only when the provider knowingly served a noticeably intoxicated person or a minor and knew that person…
Sharing some blame for a car accident does not automatically end an injury claim in Georgia. But there is a specific point at which shared responsibility stops reducing a recovery and starts eliminating it entirely. The Rule That Governs Shared Fault Under O.C.G.A. Section 51-12-33, an injured person can recover damages as long as their…
Who Pays for Damage After a Car Accident in Georgia? Georgia operates as a formally recognized at-fault state, meaning the driver who actually and directly caused the collision, or their insurance company, bears full responsibility for the resulting damages and injuries suffered by the other party involved. An Athens car accident lawyer helps establish fault…
A serious car crash can change much more than someone’s physical health. It can affect income, property, business operations, medical decisions, government benefits, and the financial security of an entire family. That raises an important question: If a crash left you unable to manage your own affairs, would your estate plan actually work? I recently…
The Hands-Free Georgia Act took effect on July 1, 2018, and it restricts far more than texting while driving. The statute controls how a driver may use a phone or other electronic device from the moment the vehicle is in operation. Understanding what it prohibits, what it allows, and what a violation means after a…
