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Key Points: Table of Contents Home to the world’s busiest international airport, Metro Atlanta has seen the number of ride-share vehicles—mostly Uber and Lyft— on its highways and roads multiply dramatically in recent years. Because of this trend, more and more passengers are riding in commercial vehicles and have no personal relationship to the person […]
Key Points Table of Contents When another person’s negligence causes you or a loved one to be hurt in a car accident, you may have a legal claim to recover compensation. Under Georgia law, a victim is entitled to compensation for the total cost of the accident, which includes all economic and noneconomic losses. Generally, […]
Key Points: Table of Contents Whether in the busy streets of Metro Atlanta or on quiet, residential roads throughout Georgia, bicyclists often travel alongside fast-moving cars. In most areas, bicyclists don’t even have a bike lane to give them space in the roadway. Under Georgia law, cars are required to slow down or change lanes […]
Key Points: Table of Contents Truck Accident Negligence Can Take Place in the Loading Stages It is estimated that a severe or fatal accident involving a truck happens approximately every 15 minutes. The brutal delivery schedules and long hours drivers must meet certainly contribute to the epidemic of commercial trucking accidents. However, sometimes the culprit […]
Key Points: Table of Contents Some Dog Breeds Are Known to Bite More Often Than Others Usually, when dogs bite, it is because they have been frightened, threatened, or are guarding something they consider their territory, such as their food dish, yard, family members, or a favorite toy. However, some dogs have been specifically bred […]
Key Points: Table of Contents Nearly every day in Metro Atlanta, motorcycle and bicycle riders are involved in accidents with a car, truck, or SUV. Because motorcycles and bicycles are more lightweight and offer less protection than cars, riders are far more likely to suffer severe or even fatal injuries in crashes. If you’ve been […]
Key Points: Table of Contents Being Negligent and Causing an Accident Can Reduce Compensation Just as car and truck drivers must follow the laws of the road, bicyclists must, as well. If a bicyclist is found to have caused an accident, they may be held liable. Not only can they be fined and held financially […]
Key Points: Table of Contents Georgia Has a Set of Laws Specifically for Motorcycles Just like cars and truck drivers must abide by the rule of the road, motorcyclists must do the same. However, because motorcycles come with additional risks and driving capabilities, Georgia has specific requirements and laws that all riders must follow. Breaking […]
Key Points: Table of Contents Garbage Truck Accidents Can Cause Serious Life-altering Injuries Garbage and recycling trucks are huge, heavy pieces of machinery, which are difficult to maneuver in tight spaces. The old adage applies as these huge trucks lurch from house to house on narrow streets – they operate like bulls in our “China […]
Key Points: Table of Contents Compared to car accidents, commercial semi truck crashes often involve complicated factors and require extensive investigations to determine who or what was to blame. For the trucking company, when a large, expensive vehicle transporting goods worth thousands of dollars is potentially liable for severe damage to other cars and people, […]
