Month: January 2021

Understanding Road Work Accidents Welcome back to our ongoing blog series on negligence per se and Georgia’s rules of the road! Recently, we’ve been discussing speeding-related laws, including statute 40-6-186, which deals with racing on public streets. This week, we’ll talk about another specific speeding scenario: speeding in highway work… Continue reading Determining Liability After a Car Wreck in Georgia: Slowing Down for Road Work – OCGA 40-6-188

Understanding 40-6-241(c)(1) Fine OCGA 40-6-241(c)(1) is a section of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated that regulates the use of electronic devices while driving, commonly known as the “hands-free law.” This provision prohibits drivers from holding or supporting a wireless telecommunications device with any part of their body while operating… Continue reading Determining Liability After a Car Wreck in Georgia: Use of Electronic Devices – OCGA 40-6-241

Accidents That Occur in the Middle of an Intersection Welcome back to our ongoing blog series on negligence per se and Georgia’s rules of the road! If you’re just joining us, negligence per se is a legal principle that states that breaking a safety rule is inherently negligent behavior. This… Continue reading Determining Liability After a Car Wreck in Georgia: Obstructing an Intersection – 40-6-205

Civil Liability for Performing Car Tricks on Georgia Roads   Have you ever watched someone drive like a maniac in an empty parking lot and wondered if they were technically breaking any laws? Well, the law to consult is statute 40-6-251, which is what we’ll be discussing in detail today.… Continue reading Determining Liability After a Car Wreck in Georgia: Laying Drags – 40-6-251

Understanding OCGA 40-6-273: Duty to Report Accidents in Georgia OCGA 40-6-273 requires drivers in Georgia to report accidents that result in injury, death, or property damage exceeding $500. Under this law, drivers must immediately notify local law enforcement, the county sheriff, or the state patrol. Failing to report an accident… Continue reading Determining Liability After a Car Wreck in Georgia: Am I Required to Stop After a Wreck? OCGA 40-6-273 and OCGA 40-6-274