JAYWALKING IS NOT ILLEGAL IN GEORGIA Hello, and welcome back to our ongoing series on Georgia’s rules of the road, and how they can help establish civil liability through a concept called negligence per se. Simply put, negligence per se is negligence born of rule-breaking. If someone doesn’t… Continue reading Determining Liability After a Car Wreck in Georgia: Crossing Outside of Crosswalks O.C.G.A 40-6-92
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August 20, 2021
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Approaching and Entering Intersections and Roads under OCGA 40-6-70
Determining The Right-of Way in Georgia’s Have you ever done the right-of way dance? Most of us have. It happens when we come to an intersection, especially an uncontrolled intersection, where not everyone is certain of the rules. You move forward, then brake because the other driver moved at the… Continue reading Approaching and Entering Intersections and Roads under OCGA 40-6-70
READ ARTICLEAugust 8, 2021
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Civil Liability and Sex Crimes in Georgia: Child Pornography – OCGA 16-12-100
Civil Consequences for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor in Georgia Hello, and welcome back to our new blog series on sex crimes in Georgia. Last week, we talked about Georgia’s rape statute, OCGA 16-6-1, and how the concept of negligence per se can help rape survivors sue for damages… Continue reading Civil Liability and Sex Crimes in Georgia: Child Pornography – OCGA 16-12-100
READ ARTICLEJuly 25, 2021
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Determining Liability After a Car Wreck in Georgia: Reckless Driving – OCGA 40-6-390
Understanding OCGA Reckless Driving in Georgia OCGA 40-6-390 defines reckless driving in Georgia as operating a vehicle “in reckless disregard for the safety of persons or property.” This broad definition covers a wide range of dangerous driving behaviors, including excessive speeding, aggressive lane changes, tailgating, street racing, and running red… Continue reading Determining Liability After a Car Wreck in Georgia: Reckless Driving – OCGA 40-6-390
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Civil Liability and Sex Crimes in Georgia: Aggravated Sodomy – OCGA 16-6-2
Understanding OCGA Sodomy Laws in Georgia Under Georgia law, OCGA 16-6-2 defines and regulates sodomy and aggravated sodomy. According to the statute, sodomy is defined as “performing or submitting to any sexual act involving the sex organs of one person and the mouth or anus of another.” Consensual sodomy between… Continue reading Civil Liability and Sex Crimes in Georgia: Aggravated Sodomy – OCGA 16-6-2
READ ARTICLEJuly 11, 2021
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Determining Liability After a Car Wreck in Georgia: The Rules of Overtaking
The Safe Way to Pass Cars in Georgia Welcome back to our blog series on negligence per se! For those just joining us, negligence per se is the idea that any action that violates a rule intended to protect the public safety is, by definition, negligent. This means that anyone… Continue reading Determining Liability After a Car Wreck in Georgia: The Rules of Overtaking
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