Preconceptions that some jurors hold about motorcyclists can quietly shape how they weigh fault and damages, even when the law and the facts favor the rider. In a Georgia case,...
Yes. Georgia law expects more from a driver who sees a child or an obviously vulnerable person than from one passing an alert adult. The general duty of reasonable care...
When a car turns left across the path of an oncoming motorcycle, Georgia law usually places fault on the turning driver. The reason is a right-of-way rule that requires a...
While a Lyft driver is logged in and waiting for a ride request, the rideshare company's contingent liability coverage applies at a limited tier, and the driver's own personal auto...
In a marked school zone, Georgia drivers carry the same core obligations they owe pedestrians everywhere, plus the reduced speed and extra vigilance the zone is designed to require. The...
Yes, two motorcycles may ride side by side in a single Georgia lane, but no more than two. The law expressly permits riders to pair up within one lane, draws...
A road or construction contractor can be held responsible in Georgia when its work creates an unsafe condition that downs a rider. Unlike a government road agency, a private contractor...
During an active trip in Georgia, Lyft carries $1 million in liability coverage that can respond to a passenger injured in a crash. This is the top tier of the...
Pedestrian signals in Georgia carry specific legal meanings that govern when a person may start across and what to do once a crossing is underway. The WALK and DON'T WALK...
Yes. A driver who deliberately harasses a cyclist or throws objects at a rider in Georgia can face criminal liability and civil responsibility for any resulting injuries. Conduct aimed at...