You can't be expected to know every Georgia law all the time. What you can do, though, is read up on important laws that affect you in your daily life. When you understand the law in Georgia, you're at less risk of being arrested or fined and you're less likely to injure someone else.
Laws in Georgia are changing all the time. Between developments such as hands-free phone laws and regulations for vehicles and drivers, you need to know how to be safe and compliant. You also need to know what your legal rights are after an accident or injury.
Our blog addresses what you need to know to prevent an accident and what to do after one. Dedicated personal injury attorneys from John Foy & Associates will make sure you get the best help possible. We can see if you're eligible for compensation and do our best to get you what you deserve.
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Georgia lawmakers plan to focus on tort reform when they reconvene in January 2024. Put simply, a tort is a wrongful act that leads to civil liability. Such reforms have been considered for many years, but no lasting legislation has been passed. The state’s General Assembly aims to push for changes that may include restrictions …
Bottlenecks, road rage, and fatalities are all words closely associated with traffic conditions in Atlanta. The daily commute to and from work each day is a reminder that the traffic nightmare continues to increase. The Atlanta Department of Transportation and the City of Atlanta, in partnership with the Atlanta Regional Commission, are working together and …
Atlanta traffic is a full-blown headache for everyone who must drive in, around, or through the city. Much time and money are wasted because of the traffic patterns and roads that were not planned for the amount of traffic they would have to support. Bottlenecks are one of the larger problems in Atlanta, and many …
Georgia is a “fault state,” which means if there is an accident resulting in injuries, the person or entity responsible for the accident is liable for damages. If you were injured at no fault of your own in Georgia, you may be entitled to make a personal injury claim for your costs. And sometimes, the …
In Georgia, exceeding the speed limit and driving at a speed greater than is “reasonable and prudent” based on road conditions is against the law. But the penalties for speeding depend on how fast the accused driver is going. If they are going fast enough, the consequences might fall under Georgia’s “super speeder” law. What …
When it comes to car accidents in Georgia, fault is the most important factor if you’re wanting to seek financial recovery for your damages. The person liable for the accident is responsible for the costs of said crash. If you want to recover money for your medical expenses, repairs to your vehicle, and more, you …
Over 2,600 children under the age of 13 are involved in car accidents every day, which translates to mean that a child is in a car crash every 33 seconds in the U.S. Parents need to take care to not only drive carefully when their child is in the car, but they also need to ensure …
All 50 states have their own version of a Good Samaritan Law. Georgia has had its own version since as early as 1962, and it has been dramatically expanded and improved over the years. You Can’t Be Sued for Trying to Help Someone in Georgia The idea of a Good Samaritan Law is simple: if …
As of July 1, 2018, Georgia’s Hands-Free Law went into effect. This law was called the biggest change to Georgia’s traffic laws in decades—and it affects virtually every driver on the road. Below, we’ve got an in-depth look at how the law works (and all of its surprising exceptions). But first, here’s a quick overview …
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