“Pain and suffering” is a term most people are familiar with. You’ve probably heard it on TV, or even joked about it with friends. However, when it comes to applying the term practically, do you know when it relates to your case? What Does Pain and Suffering Mean? As it pertains to Georgia Law, pain …
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You may think that if a bar sells alcohol to a customer who then drives drunk, the bar is responsible if that person causes a car wreck. However, this is not automatically the law in Georgia. Instead, the law actually protects bars and restaurants from liability, except in limited circumstances. The general rule in Georgia …
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With the rise of modern technology, we often hear unfortunate news stories about motorists being injured or killed by teenagers who are texting while driving. This is certainly one of the most common ways that children injure others, and it raises the following question: What are the circumstances in which a child’s parents are responsible …
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Most people know that victims of car accidents in Atlanta are entitled to money for their medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. What you may not know, however, that in some circumstances they may also be entitled to “punitive damages,” which is extra money meant to punish a driver who acted very recklessly. …
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