When employees cause car accidents while on the job, their employers might have liability for their negligent acts or omissions under the legal principle of respondeat superior. The Encyclopedia Britannica explains that the respondeat superior doctrine holds employers...
The law expects pedestrians and drivers to abide by the rules of the road. When an accident happens involving the two, the driver is not always 100% at fault. Determining fault is a complex process, and when the plaintiff shares fault for the accident, it directly...
Georgia law is strict on people convicted of hit-and-run accidents. The severity of the penalty depends on the specific circumstances of an incident and can include fines and jail time. Despite these strict laws, hit-and-runs still occur. Here is what you should know...
When an unexpected car crash leaves your family member facing a catastrophic injury, the future may look uncertain and daunting. Helping your loved one adjust to a permanent disability will take time, unconditional love, and encouragement. Recognizing newfound...
Everyone has their routines before traveling in their cars or trucks, from grabbing or finding keys to locating a charging cord for a smartphone depleted of power. What many don't consider, if not take for granted, is the amount of sleep they have had before getting...
Everyone knows that drunk driving is dangerous. We learn this from a young age, thanks to public service announcements, ad campaigns and news stories. Unfortunately, it remains a risk even if drivers take these warnings to heart and avoid driving under the influence....
One of the most common car accident injuries individuals hear about is whiplash. It is so common because it is a result of the sudden back-and-forth movement of the neck in any sort of collision. Since it is so common, many people tend to underestimate and overlook...
It is illegal for a driver to leave the scene of an auto accident. And yet, hit-and-run accidents occur all too frequently. In fact, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that, according to the most recent data, hit-and-run accidents have increased in the last...
It is doubtful that the victim of a car accident has any prior knowledge about what they deserve in a fair settlement. It is complicated to recognize the full cost of a car accident, so what can you do to ensure that you are getting fair compensation for your...
For teenagers, driving is a rite of passage into adulthood. Teens are often extremely eager to get behind the wheel of a car and drive without supervision. Despite all the excitement to drive, do teenagers have the necessary information to drive safely? The number one...