Georgia seatbelt law changed on April 21, 2025. SB 68 now lets a jury consider whether you were buckled up. What it means for your car accident claim.
When a loved one dies because of someone else’s negligence, families might hear two terms used interchangeably: wrongful death and survival action. Knowing the difference between a wrongful death claim and a survival action in Georgia matters, because these are two distinct types of claim, each governed by its own rules for who can file and what can be recovered….
Before your child can jump at the trampoline park, or before you can rent a kayak for the afternoon, someone hands you a clipboard and asks for a signature on a form waiving the provider’s responsibility for most injuries or damages. Most people sign liability waivers without reading closely, assuming the document is a routine formality tucked between the check-in…
A visit to the emergency room for stitches after a dog bite is stressful enough without the added frustration of the animal’s owner insisting their pet has never bitten anyone before. Unfortunately, that denial could mark the start of a longer fight over dog bite responsibility, one that can complicate what should be a straightforward injury claim. Learning about how…
At two in the morning, unable to sleep after a car accident, many injury victims turn to their phones and open ChatGPT. They type out what happened, asking whether they have a case and wondering what their claim might be worth. It feels private, almost like journaling. But if you have asked yourself, “Can ChatGPT be used against me in…
After a car wreck or a fall these days, more and more injured Georgians reach for an app before they call an attorney. A growing number ask artificial intelligence (AI) platforms to explain their rights, recommend legal actions, estimate a settlement, or even draft a demand letter. The convenience is undeniable, but so are the potential consequences. Before turning to…
After a dog attack, medical bills arrive before any clear sense of what comes next. Time away from work creates financial strain, and the emotional aftermath of the incident can last long after the physical wounds have healed. For someone weighing legal action, they might be wondering: is suing for a dog bite actually worth it? The answer depends on…
When a family in Georgia loses a loved one due to another party’s negligence, they want to know how state law measures what that loss is worth. But unlike many states, Georgia does not ask what the surviving family lost in just dollars and cents. Instead, the law directs juries to determine the full subjective value of the life of…
If you are building a personal injury claim with an Atlanta personal injury lawyer, you may eventually need someone other than yourself or the insurance company to explain what happened and why it matters. That is where an expert witness comes in. Expert witnesses help judges and juries make sense of evidence outside everyday experience, such as how a crash…
If you were hit by a car while crossing outside a designated crosswalk or against a traffic signal, you might be wondering if a jaywalking determination affects your ability to pursue a claim. It is a reasonable concern, and one that comes up often in pedestrian accident cases all over Atlanta. The short answer is that jaywalking can affect your…
