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O.C.G.A. 40-6-397 – Aggressive Driving

The term “aggressive driving” gets thrown around a lot, but few people are aware of its legal definition, or even that it has one. This is why we wrote a detailed article on statute 40-6-397, which deals with the true meaning of aggressive driving in Georgia.

Proving Negligence After a Car Wreck in Georgia: Aggressive Driving Is Negligent Driving The term “aggressive driving” gets thrown around a lot, but few people are aware of its legal definition, or even that it has one. Being decisive and moderately assertive on the road can be necessary for getting around safely and effectively, […]

Who is Responsible if a Bystander is Hurt in a Police Chase?

Proving Negligence After a Car Wreck in Georgia: Officers Who Give Chase in a Reckless Manner May Be Responsible for Injuries 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. […]

Proving Negligence After a Car Wreck in Georgia: People Riding Horses and Other Animals Must Follow the Rules of the Road

OCGA 40-6-4 Rules of the Road for Animals

Rules of the Road for Horses The road can be a dangerous place, and using it carries certain responsibilities. When someone gets hurt in the course of getting from point A to point B, one of the first questions that comes up is whether that someone — or someone else — has failed to live […]