O.C.G.A. § 33-4-6: Georgia’s Insurance Bad Faith Penalty Statute — A Comprehensive Guide When an insurance company refuses to pay a valid claim without a reasonable basis, Georgia law provides a powerful penalty. Under O.C.G.A. § 33-4-6, an insurer that acts in bad faith may be required to pay not… Continue reading O.C.G.A. § 33-4-6: Georgia Insurance Bad Faith Law Explained

O.C.G.A. § 51-1-11 and the Expert Affidavit Requirement: Georgia’s Product Liability and Medical Malpractice Framework Georgia law imposes strict requirements on product liability and medical malpractice claims. O.C.G.A. § 51-1-11 establishes the legal framework for product liability actions — including claims against manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of defective products. For… Continue reading O.C.G.A. § 51-1-11: Georgia Product Liability & Medical Malpractice Expert Affidavit

O.C.G.A. § 51-12-5.1: Georgia’s Punitive Damages Law — A Comprehensive Guide Punitive damages are the legal system’s strongest tool for punishing egregious conduct and deterring future wrongdoing. In Georgia, punitive damages are governed by O.C.G.A. § 51-12-5.1, a statute that imposes strict requirements on when punitive damages can be awarded,… Continue reading O.C.G.A. § 51-12-5.1: Georgia Punitive Damages Law Explained

O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33: Georgia’s Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury — A Comprehensive Guide In Georgia, you generally have two years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. This deadline, established by O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33, is one of the most important — and most inflexible… Continue reading O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33: Georgia Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury

Audiologist Malpractice in Georgia: Your Legal Rights Reviewed by the attorneys at Wetherington Law Firm | Atlanta, GA | Last Updated: March 21, 2026 If you suspect that an audiologist’s negligence has caused you harm, worsened your hearing condition, or led to a misdiagnosis that delayed proper treatment, you may… Continue reading Audiologist Malpractice in Georgia: Your Legal Rights

Can a Car Accident Cause a Brain Aneurysm in Georgia? Reviewed by the attorneys at Wetherington Law Firm | Atlanta, GA | Last Updated: March 21, 2026 Yes, a car accident can cause a brain aneurysm or trigger the rupture of a pre-existing one. A brain aneurysm is a bulge… Continue reading Can a Car Accident Cause a Brain Aneurysm in Georgia?