Georgia Personal Injury Blog
What Are Georgia’s Seat Belt Laws?
During the latest reporting year of data available from the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, we can see that there were more than 1,500 total traffic crash fatalities across the state. Georgia as recently enacted a hands-free law to help curb instances of distracted driving and cut down on total traffic fatalities, but we need to remember that seat belt laws are incredibly effective at preventing fatalities in the event a collision occurs. Georgia’s seat belt laws Each state is responsible for setting its own seat belt laws. Georgia is considered a primary seat belt law state, meaning officers…
Is Lane Splitting Legal In GA?
Motorcycles can be fun vehicles to operate, and there are plenty of motorcycle enthusiasts across the state of Georgia. The number one priority of any motorcyclist should be their safety. Motorcycle riders are inherently at higher risk of sustaining an injury in the event an accident occurs because they do not have the same protections that a passenger vehicle driver has. Many visitors and residents in Georgia wonder whether or not lane splitting is legal. Lane splitting is the practice of motorcyclists riding between rows of traffic moving in the same direction, and it is not legal in the state…
Is Brake Checking Illegal In Georgia?
Brake checking, also commonly referred to as brake testing, occurs when a driver deliberately brakes hard in front of another driver behind them. This action can cause the second driver to swerve or otherwise react quickly to avoid an accident. Brake checking is a form of aggressive driving that can lead to serious crashes and severe injuries on the roadway. It is important to understand whether or not this type of behavior is legal or illegal in Georgia. Brake checking – legal or illegal? First, we want to note that it is never smart to tailgate another vehicle. By not…
How To File A Dog Bite Claim In Georgia
Dogs are usually thought of as a person’s best friend. While dogs are arguably the most popular pet in the United States, the reality is that a dog bite can lead to severe injuries for a victim. The last thing that anybody expects is that they will sustain an injury caused by a dog bite. However, these incidents are not uncommon, and they can occur in public areas or at private residences. If you or somebody you care about has been injured by a dog bite, you need to know the steps to take to file a dog bite claim…
Common Water Park And Amusement Park Injuries
When you or your family members want to enjoy a fun outing at an amusement park or a water park, the last thing you think about is somebody getting hurt. According to a report from CNN, around 335 million people visit amusement parks each year across the country. Amusement park and water park operators are required to follow state regulations put in place to keep ride-goers and visitors safe. Unfortunately, there are times when serious injuries can occur. How often do water park and amusement ride injuries occur? Data available from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CSPC) shows that…
What Is The Burden Of Proof Under Georgia State Law?
Any time a person is injured because of the careless, negligent, or intentional actions of someone else, there may be a need to file a personal injury lawsuit to recover compensation. However, in order for a case to be successful, a plaintiff will need to prove that the other party was liable for the incident. The term “burden of proof” is something most people hear about in criminal cases, but this also applies to every type of personal injury claim as well. What are the different levels of burden of proof? There are varying levels of burdens of proof used…
What is Georgia’s Impact Rule?
If you or somebody you love has sustained an emotional or psychological injury that was caused by the negligence of another person, company, or entity in Georgia, then you may have heard of the “impact rule.” This means that, in order to recover compensation for purely emotional damages caused by the actions of another person, the plaintiff is required to prove that the incident “impacted” them in some way. Understanding how the impact rule applies in Georgia can be incredibly confusing. Does “impact” mean a literal impact on a person’s body? We can highlight two separate cases to show how…
What is Discovery in a Personal Injury Case in Georgia?
If you or somebody you love has been injured in Georgia due to the careless or negligent actions of another person, company, or entity, you may be able to recover compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. However, understanding how these cases work can be incredibly complicated. After a personal injury lawsuit is initiated, there are various phases that the lawsuit will go through. One of the phases is called the “discovery process.” What is the discovery process? Most personal injury claims are handled out of court through insurance settlements. However, if a lawsuit is filed and delivered to the defendant,…
Safety Tips For Communication Tower Workers
According to data available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there were 2.8 million total non-fatal worker injuries and illnesses across the country during the latest reporting year. While many jobs pose significant risks for workers, those who operate on communication towers face incredible hazards every day. Our nation relies on cell towers to keep us interconnected. Here, we offer safety tips for those who work on the construction and maintenance of cell towers in Georgia. Georgia cell tower construction and maintenance safety tips Training Training is required for all cell tower construction and maintenance workers. The Occupational Safety…
How Are Failure To Yield Accidents Handled In GA?
Getting into a car accident is not something anybody wants to happen, but the reality is that vehicle accidents occur regularly in Georgia. In most cases, one or more drivers are to blame for a vehicle accident. One of the most common causes of Georgia vehicle accidents is a failure to yield by a careless or negligent driver. When one driver fails to yield the right of way, they can cause serious accidents and injuries for those in other vehicles, as well as for pedestrians and bicyclists. If you or a loved one have been the victim of a crash…