Negligence vs. Gross Negligence in a Car Accident Case: Georgia and South Carolina Laws
Ordinary negligence is the failure to exercise reasonable care, while gross negligence involves conscious disregard for others' safety. Georgia recognizes…
Roden Law Blog
Legal insights, accident news, and injury law resources for Georgia and South Carolina residents — written by licensed personal injury attorneys.
Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage in Georgia and South Carolina: What You Need to Know
Uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage protects you when the at-fault driver has no insurance or insufficient limits. Georgia requires UM/UIM on…
Car Accident
Why Witnesses Matter in Car Accident Cases
Credible car accident witnesses are independent, had clear vantage points, provide consistent and specific accounts, and give testimony corroborated by…
Can I Be Compensated if I Was Not Wearing a Seat Belt?
Can you recover if you were not wearing a seat belt? How Georgia and South Carolina treat belt use as…
Can I Receive Workers’ Comp if I Am At-Fault?
Workers' compensation is no-fault, so your own mistake rarely bars benefits. The narrow exceptions that actually do.
Can You Get Workers’ Comp for Carpal Tunnel in Georgia and South Carolina?
Carpal tunnel syndrome can qualify for workers' compensation in both Georgia and South Carolina as a repetitive work injury —…
Claims for Turkey Fryer Injuries During the Holidays
Turkey fryer burns and fires are a recurring holiday injury. When a manufacturer or host may be liable, and what…
Car Accident
Types of Major Injuries From ‘Minor’ Car Accidents
A low-speed fender bender can still cause serious harm. The injuries that commonly follow a "minor" crash, and why they…
Can You Change Doctors After Filing a Workers’ Comp Claim?
Can you change your treating doctor on a Georgia workers' comp claim? How the panel of physicians works, and when…
Can Your Workers’ Comp Claim Be Denied for Refusing an Opioid Prescription?
Can a workers' comp claim be denied for refusing opioids? What treatment you can decline, and where the risk lies.