Savannah Legal Blog

Georgia is not a no-fault state. Instead, Georgia is among many states that apply the “at-fault” doctrine. That means the person at fault for causing a car accident is responsible for paying for t...

Seeking compensation following a Georgia car accident can not only help you financially recover from physical injuries. It can also compensate you for post-traumatic stress. However, to recover damage...

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...