Savannah Legal Blog

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...

Were you injured in an accident with a drunk driver? Was the driver served alcohol at a business or private party shortly before getting behind the wheel? If so, you may be eligible to file a claim se...

Traffic accidents can happen nearly anywhere. But they frequently occur on highways, where traffic is often heavy or traveling at high speeds. Many of Georgia’s most dangerous highways are in Atlant...

The law sets a higher standard for commercial truck drivers. Georgia and federal law set the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for commercial truck drivers at 0.04 percent. For all other drivers...