The average weight of Americans has increased over the years. A year-plus pandemic did not help as people were forced to shelter in place that created sedentary habits and excessive stress that resulted in many turning to food to alleviate their anxieties. Accounting...
Wrongful Death
Venue in Georgia Trucking Accident Cases is Crucial to Getting Justice for the Injured Victim
Atlanta truck accidents can result in complex litigation, including claims against not only careless truckers but also the companies for which they work. In a truck accident lawsuit, a trucking company may be held vicariously liable for the negligence of its employee,...
Insurance Company Liable for Jury Award Exceeding Coverage in Georgia Car Accident Case
In order to recover money damages for injuries or a loved one's wrongful death following an Atlanta car accident, the claimant must be able to prove that the defendant owed the claimant a particular duty, that the duty was breached, that the claimant suffered some...
Georgia Court: Only One UM Policy Available Despite Two Policy Numbers
Atlanta wrongful death lawsuits can be very difficult, not only emotionally but also procedurally. Often times a family must relive the accident as they seek to prove the elements of negligence (duty, breach of duty, causation, and damages), in addition to dealing...
Georgia Supreme Court: Car Accident Settlement Offer May Contain Payment Deadline
There's a familiar expression to the effect, "it ain't over 'til it's over." The idea is that something may seem to be coming to a certain conclusion, but it isn't truly over until a particular event takes place. This concept has application in many walks of life,...
Georgia Court of Appeals Overturns Summary Judgment in Negligence Case Involving Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Patient’s Death
When a medical provider's treatment of a patient falls below the applicable standard of care, a cause of action for medical negligence or wrongful death may lie. Of course, liability is not automatic - even when a patient dies. The burden of proof in a negligence...