Savannah Legal Blog

Most personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning a client pays nothing unless they win their case or secure a settlement. Contingency fees in Georgia are typically a percentage of...

Brake checking is a dangerous practice that some drivers engage in when frustrated on the roads. Often, it’s an attempt to get a tailgating driver to back off. But it’s a risky maneuver that can e...

If you’ve been hit by a truck driver, you may be wondering how much you could recover for your injuries through an out-of-court settlement. It’s important to understand that there is no average...

After a car accident, you may believe that apologizing is the right thing to do, regardless of who caused the crash. However, admitting fault for a car accident can jeopardize your future compensatio...

Under Georgia’s wrongful death statutes, certain family members or the victim’s personal representative may file a wrongful death lawsuit, depending on which surviving family members a victim leav...

Parents in Georgia should familiarize themselves with the state laws governing the use of car seats. In Georgia, the law requires all children under the age of 8 to ride in a car seat or booster seat...

When a family loses a loved one because of someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing, they may have the right to pursue compensation and justice in a wrongful death claim. However, Georgia law sets a...

The federal government typically establishes truck weight limits, but states have them, too. National trucking regulations dictate that a semi-truck and trailer’s combined weight cannot exceed 8...

FedEx is one of the largest shipping companies in the world. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the company owns over 35,000 vehicles and employs over 42,000 driver...

Companies that operate commercial vehicles for hauling cargo or transporting passengers in interstate commerce must obtain a registration number from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). Tru...