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Civil Liability and Sex Crimes in Georgia: Sexual Battery

Cases of sexual battery and aggravated sexual battery in Georgia are covered by statutes 16-6-22.1 and 16-6-22.2.

Sexual Battery Cases in Georgia Explained Today, we’ll talk about sexual battery and aggravated sexual battery, which are covered by OCGA 16-6-22.1 and OCGA 16-6-22.2. Importantly, this article is not meant to help educate people who have been charged with a sexual crime. It is instead intended for victims and their families. We will go […]

Determining Liability After a Car Wreck in Georgia: Accidents with Inanimate Objects – OCGA 40-6-272

What should you do if your property has been struck by a driver? Under statute 40-6-272 a driver must notify you and the damages you can recover will be divided into special and general damages.

Hitting Fixtures on a Highway Welcome back to our series on Georgia’s rules of the road, and how they can be combined with negligence per se to help establish liability in court. Negligence per se is a legal concept, which holds that people have a right to expect each other to follow safety rules. […]

Determining Liability After a Car Wreck in Georgia: Pedestrian Right of Way in Crosswalks OCGA 40-6-91

A common misconception is that pedestrians always have the right of way, whihc is not always true. You cannot simply walk onto a Georgia road whenever. Pedestrians are not allowed to dart in front of cars.

CAR VS. PEDESTRIAN: WHO HAS THE RIGHT OF WAY? Have you ever wondered what happens after a car hits a pedestrian? Do you know who’s legally responsible for the damages? That’s what we’re going to talk about today, as we go over Georgia’s statute 40-6-91. But first, let’s review the concept of negligence per […]

Determining Liability After a Car Wreck in Georgia: Obstructions of the Driver’s View or Control – OCGA 40-6-242

Anything that interferes with a driver’s ability to control their vehicle and monitor their surroundings can be a serious hazard. O.C.G.A 40-6-242 focuses specifically on obstructions caused by cargo and passengers. What can you do if someone violates the law?

Driving With an Unclear View in Georgia Hello, and welcome back to our ongoing series on Georgia’s traffic statutes, and how each one can be used to establish negligence per se in a civil case. In most civil cases, the plaintiff must prove that the defendant not only hurt them in some way, but […]

Determining Liability After a Car Wreck in Georgia: Turning and Signaling – OCGA 40-6-123

Under 40-6-123, drivers are required to give brake and turn signals by hand if the necessary lights on the vehicle aren’t working. Drivers should have time to recognize the signal and respond accordingly.

Using Turn Signals Properly on Georgia Roads Have you ever been taken off guard by a driver changing lanes without signaling? Did you wonder if what they were doing was illegal, or just inconsiderate? Well, today we’re going to be talking about the basic rules for using turn signals, and how violating these rules […]

Determining Liability After a Car Wreck in Georgia: Illegal U-Turns – OCGA 40-6-121

When is it safe to U-turn? Georgia drivers are forbidden to perform U-turns on curved streets and hilltops. Who is at fault if an accident occurs while U-turning? This week's article discusses the civil liability of drivers performing U-turns.

When Are U-Turns Legal in Georgia? When is it okay to make a U-turn in Georgia? When a sign says so? When there’s no sign saying otherwise? The real answer is a bit more complicated, and it’s found within OCGA 40-6-121. Before we get into analyzing OCGA 40-6-121, let’s review why we’re talking about […]

Determining Liability After a Car Wreck in Georgia: Special Rules for Funeral Processions Under OCGA 40-6-74

Even though yielding to a funeral procession is based more on social convention than an urgent safety concern, O.C.G.A § 40-6-76 is still considered a safety rule. If your accident was caused by someone interrupting a funeral procession, the law is on your side.

The Right-of Way During a Funeral Procession Last week in our ongoing discussion of civil liability and negligence per se, we talked about the duty of drivers to yield to emergency vehicles. This requirement, laid out in OCGA 40-6-74, protects the public safety, both on the road and at the sites of emergencies that […]

Determining Liability After a Car Wreck in Georgia: Yielding to Emergency Vehicles – OCGA 40-6-74

Yielding to emergency vehicles, outlined in Georgia statute 40-6-74, only applies to authorized emergency vehicles that announce themselves correctly. If there is an accident, or delayed emergency services, due to someone failing to yield, that person is liable for the damages.

What Can Happen If Someone Doesn’t Yield to an Emergency Vehicle What do you do when you hear a siren and see those flashing lights? Do you stop where you are? Do you look for a parking spot? How long do you wait before continuing onward? Today we’ll talk about the proper way to […]

Georgia’s Rules for Stop Signs and Yield Signs: OCGA 40-6-72.

In Georgia, when faced with a stop sign, a driver is required to come to a complete stop before the corresponding limit line or crosswalk. After stopping, the driver may only proceed when there is no danger of colliding with another vehicle in or near the intersection.

Understanding Stop Signs and Yield Signs as a Driver in Georgia Welcome back to our ongoing discussion of Georgia’s rules of the road, and how they can be used to establish liability after a car accident. The rules of the road are a vital resource for proving liability, because of a concept called negligence […]

Civil Liability and Sex Crimes in Georgia: Child Molestation OCGA 16-6-4

Child Molestation Civil Lawsuits in Georgia Hello, and welcome back to our ongoing blog series on sex crimes and civil liability. The statutes forbidding sex crimes are intended to protect people from physical and emotional pain, so violations of these statutes can create criminal AND civil liability. Last week, we talked about how this applies […]

In Georgia, Tampering With a Traffic Control Device Can Result in Civil Liability if it Causes a Car Wreck

Fake or sabotaged traffic control devices can easily lead to accidents and injuries. If someone violated O.C.G.A 40-6-17, 40-6-25, 40-6-26, and 40-6-396 and you were injured, you are entitled to compensation.

Unlawful Tampering With a Traffic Control Device in Georgia When one person’s actions cause harm to another person, proving that those actions qualify as negligent is an essential step in securing a settlement to cover the damages. In this blog series on civil liability in traffic accidents, we’ve been discussing how individual traffic laws […]

Georgia Police Officers Who Give Chase in a Reckless Manner May Be Responsible for Injuries Under OCGA 40-6-6

Georgia statute 40-6-6 outlines the rights of police officers pursuing suspects, and their responsibility not to engage in reckless behavior. What can you do if you have been injured as a bystander or as the fleeing suspect in a reckless police chase or suspect?

Proving Negligence in Police Chase Cases In this series of articles on vehicular accidents and negligence per se, we’ve been talking about how the rules of the road can take the guesswork out of determining negligence after a car wreck. Normally, the negligence of an action is measured by whether a reasonable person would expect […]

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