Understanding Comparative Negligence in Georgia Personal Injury Claims

Comparative negligence rules in Georgia determine whether you may recover compensation after an accident and how much you might receive when you share some responsibility for what happened. Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33 follows modified comparative negligence, which allows recovery only if you are less than 50% at fault. If you are exactly 50% or more […]

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Georgia Dram Shop Laws: Holding Bars Accountable for Drunk Driving Accidents

Georgia dram shop laws allow victims of drunk driving accidents to hold bars, restaurants, and other alcohol-serving establishments legally responsible when they overserve visibly intoxicated patrons who then cause crashes. Under Georgia’s Dram Shop Act, establishments that knowingly serve alcohol to noticeably intoxicated individuals may face liability alongside the drunk driver when those individuals injure […]

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