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Judge Rules Insurer May Be Liable for Child Injured Due to “Negligent Supervision”

In Georgia, an employer is normally liable for the tortious acts of its employees. This is known as the doctrine of “respondeat superior.” But what happens when an employee injures someone outside the scope of their employment? A federal judge in Valdosta recently addressed such a situation. United States Liability…

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County May Be Liable for Fire Truck That Hit Passenger Vehicle

The rules of the road are not the same for all vehicles. Emergency vehicles including fire trucks, police cars and ambulances enjoy certain legal privileges. Under Georgia law, when such vehicles are actually “responding to an emergency call,” they can run red lights or stop signs without stopping. However, emergency…

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Accident Victim May Learn If Hospital Overcharged Her for Surgery

On June 15, the Georgia Supreme Court issued an important decision in a case that may affect the rights of uninsured individuals who attempt to contest large hospital bills. Victims of motor vehicle accidents often have to deal with the physical, mental and financial stress of recovering from their injuries.…

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Applying the Strict Liability Standard to Motor Vehicle Manufacturers

In Georgia, product manufacturers are held to a strict liability standard. This means they are responsible for any injuries caused to individuals by a product that is “not merchantable and reasonably suited to the use intended, and its condition when sold is the proximate cause of the injury sustained.” The…

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Court Denies Employer’s Final Attempt to Avoid Paying Insurance Benefits

Motor vehicle accidents often leave victims struggling to pay medical bills. Even if victims have insurance coverage through their employer, plan administrators may look for any loophole possible to deny benefits. A recent federal case in Georgia illustrates just how extensive litigation may become in such circumstances. Faison v. Donalsonville…

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Judge Says Insurer Not Liable for Drunk Driver’s Accident

A federal judge in Augusta recently issued an interesting decision regarding an insurer’s liability for an accident allegedly caused by a drunk driver. The driver was driving his employer’s vehicle off-hours, and the insurer argued it was therefore not required to provide coverage under the employer’s policy. Great American Alliance…

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Georgia Supreme Court Holds Accident Victim May Recover Underinsured Motorist Benefits from School Bus Collision

Last September, a federal appeals court in Atlanta asked the Georgia Supreme Court to rule on a question of state law relevant to a federal lawsuit. The Supreme Court delivered its answer in a unanimous May 11 opinion. The underlying case involves an accident victim’s entitlement to underinsured motorist benefits…

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The Legal Risks and Responsibilities of Bicyclists in Georgia

Bicycle accidents occur all too frequently in Georgia and throughout the country. A 2012 federal study showed that 17 bicyclists died in accidents in Georgia, 11th highest among all states. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution further noted last year there were more than 129 bicycle collisions in Fulton and DeKalb counties alone…

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