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A truck's roof was defective and crushed down on its occupants during a motor vehicle accident. This resulted in the death of the occupants. The case involved issues with the tire load capacity.
Gwinnett County • 2022
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A truck's roof was defective and crushed down on its occupants during a motor vehicle accident. This resulted in the death of the occupants. The case involved issues with the tire load capacity.
A defective truck roof crushed down on the occupants during a motor vehicle accident. The case involved an issue with the tire load capacity. Experts in various fields testified, including pathology, biomechanics, and accident reconstruction.
A four-year-old boy died from burns after the Jeep he was riding in was rear-ended. The collision caused the Jeep's gas tank to rupture, leading to a fire. The boy was unable to be rescued from the burning vehicle. His parents sued the Jeep manufacturer and the driver of the other vehicle, alleging the manufacturer knew about a defect in the fuel tank placement that made it vulnerable to fire in rear-end collisions.
One driver was involved in a collision that resulted in a death and quadriplegia. The jury awarded significant damages for pain and suffering and wrongful death.
One driver was involved in a motor vehicle accident. The case resulted in a jury award for the plaintiff. The award included damages for pain and suffering and wrongful death.
A tire failed due to vibrations that indicated possible separation of steel belts. The tire exploded, causing brain damage, fractures, and paralysis to the injured person.
One driver's vehicle was hit from the side, causing a collision. The occupants of the vehicle were ejected. The case involved allegations of defective seatbelt latches and door latches.
One driver was a passenger in a van when their vehicle was struck head-on by another vehicle. The impact caused the passenger's head to move into the front seat. The passenger suffered a cervical disc injury that resulted in paralysis and required multiple surgeries.
Key legal rules that affect how Georgia car accident claims are valued and resolved.
Modified Comparative Fault (50% bar)
2 years from the date of the accident
$25,000 per person / $50,000 per accident / $25,000 property damage
Georgia uses a 50% bar rule—if you are 50% or more at fault for the accident, you are barred from recovering any damages.
Georgia caps punitive damages at $250,000 in most cases, unless the defendant acted with intent or was under the influence.
The state’s apportionment statute allows fault to be divided among all parties, including non-parties.
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