Car Accident
What Georgia Law Requires Drivers to do After an Accident
What Georgia law actually requires of drivers after a crash — stopping, reporting, exchanging information — and what happens if…
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Legal insights, accident news, and injury law resources for Georgia and South Carolina residents — written by licensed personal injury attorneys.
Car Accident
Car Accident
Can a Drunk Pedestrian File an Injury Claim?
Intoxicated pedestrians can file personal injury claims in both Georgia and South Carolina under modified comparative fault rules. Georgia allows…
How Negligence Per Se May Apply to a Tailgating Claim
Following too closely can establish negligence per se. How that works in a Georgia tailgating claim, and what it proves.
Are Personal Injury Settlements Tax-Free?
Most personal injury settlements are tax-free under IRC § 104(a)(2), including compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages…
When Victims of Drunk Driving May Pursue Punitive Damages
When a drunk driving crash supports punitive damages, what conduct is required, and how the standard differs by state.
Does Employer Bankruptcy Halt Workers’ Comp Benefits?
Employer bankruptcy does not automatically stop workers' compensation benefits. What actually happens, and who pays.
How a Post-Accident Pain Diary Can Strengthen Your Personal Injury Claim
A post-accident pain diary provides daily evidence of suffering that medical records alone cannot capture, documenting pain levels, lost activities,…
Car Accident
Why Fault Is Complicated in Multi-Vehicle Crashes in Georgia and South Carolina
Multi-vehicle crashes in Georgia and South Carolina involve complex fault allocation under modified comparative fault rules—Georgia bars recovery at 50%…
Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Skin Cancer?
Can outdoor workers claim workers' compensation for skin cancer? What makes it an occupational disease, and how it is proven.
Why Liability for a Road Work Zone Crash Is Complicated
Work zone crashes involve contractors, agencies and drivers at once. Why liability is complicated, and how it is untangled.