Can you sue a bar for a drunk driving crash in Georgia? Georgia’s dram shop law holds a bar or store liable in two situations. Here is what they are and why the evidence disappears fast. Georgia’s dram shop law, O.C.G.A. § 51-1-40, makes a bar, restaurant, or store responsible for a drunk driving crash…
Can you sue a property owner after being attacked on their premises in Georgia? Georgia rewrote the negligent security rules in 2025. Here is what you have to prove now, and which cases still win. Georgia’s 2025 negligent security law, O.C.G.A. §§ 51-3-50 through 51-3-57, governs claims against a property owner when you were attacked…
Can you sue your employer for a work injury in Georgia? Usually no. Workers’ compensation is the exclusive remedy. But the people who are not your employer can still be sued, and that changes everything. If you are hurt at work in Georgia, workers’ compensation is usually your only remedy against your employer. You cannot…
Does Georgia’s motorcycle helmet law affect your injury claim? Georgia requires a helmet for every rider. Here is what the law says and what it really means when a driver hit you. Georgia requires every motorcycle rider and passenger to wear a helmet that meets state standards, under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-315, plus eye protection if…
Does not wearing a bicycle helmet hurt your injury claim in Georgia? Not under the helmet rule. Georgia’s bicycle equipment law says so in plain words. Here is what the statute requires and what it protects. Georgia’s bicycle equipment law, O.C.G.A. § 40-6-296, requires lights at night, working brakes, and a helmet for every rider…
How do you file an injury claim against the State of Georgia? Claims against the State run through a formal notice with no room for error. Here is how it works. If a State of Georgia agency or employee caused your injury, you must send a written notice of claim within twelve months under O.C.G.A….
How do you get a copy of your Georgia crash report? If your name is on it, you are entitled to it. Here is what the Open Records Act says about crash reports and who has it for your area. You can get a copy of your Georgia crash report. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 exempts individual…
How long do you have to file a claim against a city in Georgia? Hurt by a city vehicle or on city property? Your notice deadline is six months, not two years. If a Georgia city or its employees caused your injury, you must send the city a written notice of your claim within six…
How long do you have to file a claim against a Georgia county? If a county caused your injury, you have twelve months to present the claim, and late means barred. If a Georgia county or its employees caused your injury, you must present your claim to the county within twelve months. That rule is…
How long do you have to file a property damage claim in Georgia? Four years for the car. Two years for you. Here is why the difference matters and what to watch for in a property damage release. In Georgia you have four years to file a lawsuit for damage to your car or other…
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