What Can Happen If Someone Doesn’t Yield to an Emergency Vehicle What do you do when you hear a siren and see those flashing lights? Do you stop where you are? Do you look for a parking spot? How long do you wait before continuing onward? Today we’ll talk about… Continue reading Determining Liability After a Car Wreck in Georgia: Yielding to Emergency Vehicles – OCGA 40-6-74
READ ARTICLEApril 22, 2021
CREATIVE WAYS TO SAVE MONEY AND ENSURE VALUE WITH EXPERTS
Practice Tips From Matt Wetherington on Working With Experts The mandate of the United States and Georgia civil justice system is to provide parties before the court with a “just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action.”[1] Prohibitive litigation costs, particularly from experts, undermines the “inexpensive” goal of the… Continue reading CREATIVE WAYS TO SAVE MONEY AND ENSURE VALUE WITH EXPERTS
READ ARTICLEApril 20, 2021
Georgia’s Rules for Stop Signs and Yield Signs: OCGA 40-6-72.
Understanding Stop Signs and Yield Signs as a Driver in Georgia Welcome back to our ongoing discussion of Georgia’s rules of the road, and how they can be used to establish liability after a car accident. The rules of the road are a vital resource for proving liability, because of… Continue reading Georgia’s Rules for Stop Signs and Yield Signs: OCGA 40-6-72.
READ ARTICLEApril 13, 2021
Civil Liability and Sex Crimes in Georgia: Child Molestation OCGA 16-6-4
Child Molestation Civil Lawsuits in Georgia Hello, and welcome back to our ongoing blog series on sex crimes and civil liability. The statutes forbidding sex crimes are intended to protect people from physical and emotional pain, so violations of these statutes can create criminal AND civil liability. Last week, we… Continue reading Civil Liability and Sex Crimes in Georgia: Child Molestation OCGA 16-6-4
READ ARTICLEApril 10, 2021
In Georgia, Tampering With a Traffic Control Device Can Result in Civil Liability if it Causes a Car Wreck
Unlawful Tampering With a Traffic Control Device in Georgia When one person’s actions cause harm to another person, proving that those actions qualify as negligent is an essential step in securing a settlement to cover the damages. In this blog series on civil liability in traffic accidents, we’ve been… Continue reading In Georgia, Tampering With a Traffic Control Device Can Result in Civil Liability if it Causes a Car Wreck
READ ARTICLEApril 3, 2021
When Replacing Only Two Tires, Should the New Tires Be Placed on the Front or Back?
New Pair of Tires: Where Should They Go? Front or Back Axle? When it comes to vehicle maintenance, ensuring your tires are in top condition is paramount for safety, performance, and fuel efficiency. However, tires can be a significant investment, and it’s not always feasible to replace all four at… Continue reading When Replacing Only Two Tires, Should the New Tires Be Placed on the Front or Back?
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