If you drive an automobile, chances are you’ve been in an accident at one point or another, or at the very least, you know people who have. Getting behind the wheel of an automobile is by far the most dangerous thing most people do every day. In the vast majority…
When most people think of car accident injuries, they think of injuries caused by two cars colliding with each other. After all, since most of us drive a personal vehicle to commute each day, this is our primary concern. However, riding a bicycle as a form of transportation has become…
This Sunday, our Atlanta Falcons will take on the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI. In the 51 seasons the Falcons have been in existence, this will only be the second time that they have appeared in the Super Bowl, with their 1996 appearance against the Denver Broncos ending…
Attorneys Rich Dolder and Jay Sadd literally wrote the book on insurance bad faith claims in Georgia. This post is to highlight the presentation entitled, “Anatomy of An Insurance Bad Faith Trial” that was given by Rich Dolder at the Punitive Damages iCLE Seminar held at the State Bar Of…
As our country’s population ages, elder care is becoming an increasing concern. Oftentimes, nursing homes and elder care facilities have compassionate, caring staff who take care of our elders when they can no longer care for themselves. Are you able to determine the signs of elder abuse? When we imagine…
John woke up on a Tuesday morning, like every other day. His coffee was brewing as he was awake and ready for the day when the sun came up over his breakfast of eggs and sausage. As he looked out the window to the back yard, he thought of the…
Overview The Georgia Commercial Driver’s License Manual (GCDLM) is an excellent reference. The GCDLM is a Georgia-specific version of the FMCSA-approved Commercial Driver’s License Manual published by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) and used in states throughout the country. It is available for download free of charge…
Turn and Stop Signals The Georgia Rules of the Road require one turning, changing lanes, or stopping to give an “appropriate and timely signal” signal of their intention to do so. Likewise, a driver may only turn at an intersection or change lanes when properly positioned to do so, and…
Duties When Involved in an Accident A number of statutes govern the duty of drivers involved in accidents. Of course, the law prohibits a driver involved in an accident from leaving the scene, i.e., a “hit and run.” The code requires a driver involved in an accident which results in…
Stopping, Standing, or Parking Stopping, standing or parking a vehicle is prohibited except at the certain locations specified within the statute, except “when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic, or in compliance with law or the directions of a police officer or official traffic-control device. For example, stopping standing…