Can You Recover Damages with a Pre-Existing Injury in Georgia or South Carolina?
Having a pre-existing condition does not disqualify you from recovering personal injury damages in Georgia or South Carolina. The eggshell…
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
Uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage protects you when the at-fault driver has no insurance or insufficient coverage. South Carolina mandates UM…
Negligence vs. Gross Negligence in Personal Injury Cases in Georgia and South Carolina
Ordinary negligence is carelessness that causes harm; gross negligence is conduct so reckless it represents a conscious disregard for safety.…
Georgia Super Speeder Law and Speeding Accident Claims in Georgia and South Carolina
Georgia's Super Speeder law (O.C.G.A. § 40-6-189(b)) imposes a $200 additional state fine on drivers convicted of 75+ mph on…
Are Personal Injury Settlements Taxable in Georgia and South Carolina?
Most personal injury settlement compensation is tax-free under IRC § 104(a)(2) when it arises from physical injuries — including pain…
Workers’ Compensation for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Georgia and South Carolina
Carpal tunnel syndrome qualifies for workers' compensation in both Georgia and South Carolina when caused by repetitive work duties. Georgia…
Truck Accident
Why You Need a Truck Accident Attorney in Georgia and South Carolina
Truck accident cases require specialized attorneys because they involve federal FMCSA regulations, multiple liable parties (driver, trucking company, cargo loader,…
Gathering Evidence After a Motorcycle Accident in Georgia and South Carolina
After a motorcycle accident in Georgia or South Carolina, gathering and preserving evidence is critical to overcoming anti-motorcycle bias and…
Truck Accident
Truck Accident Reconstruction: How It Proves Negligence in Georgia and South Carolina
Truck accident reconstruction uses physics, engineering, and electronic data from the truck's black box (ECM) to scientifically prove how a…
Vocational Rehabilitation in Workers’ Compensation: How It Works in Georgia and South Carolina
Vocational rehabilitation helps injured workers who cannot return to their pre-injury job through retraining, education, and job placement services. Georgia…