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.
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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.
One driver was stopped at an intersection when a tractor-trailer broadsided their vehicle. The driver sustained a traumatic brain injury, resulting in significant cognitive impairment and requiring extensive medical care and therapy. The injured driver had previously worked as an architectural draftsman but was unable to return to work. The lawsuit alleged the truck driver's employer was liable for the driver's negligence in failing to brake properly. The defense argued the truck driver had the right-of-way and the other driver turned unexpectedly.
A tractor-trailer and a car collided. The case involved expert testimony on accident reconstruction. The jury found in favor of the plaintiff.
One driver had to swerve to avoid a truck that overturned. The driver suffered injuries to their foot, ankle, head, and back, requiring surgeries. The driver filed a lawsuit alleging negligence against the truck driver and claims against several trucking companies for negligent hiring, training, and other related issues. The case involved multiple legal filings, including motions for summary judgment and default judgments against some defendants. The court ultimately found the truck driver liable for negligence and the trucking companies liable for various claims, apportioning fault between them. The injured driver was awarded damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering, attorney's fees, and punitive damages.
One driver was traveling northbound on I-95 when the other driver, operating a tractor-trailer, collided with their vehicle. The collision occurred due to the tractor-trailer driver failing to slow down as traffic ahead had stopped. The occupants of the vehicle sustained severe injuries, including fractures and a coma, resulting in significant medical expenses.
A truck driver caused a multi-car crash. The case involved multiple plaintiffs and defendants, including an insurance company. The jury awarded damages to the plaintiffs.
One driver was injured in a collision when his tractor trailer was rear-ended by another tractor trailer. The injured driver alleged the other driver was impaired. The case proceeded to a jury trial, which resulted in a verdict for the injured driver.
One driver claimed another driver negligently operated a truck, making an improper turn and failing to yield the right of way. This caused the first driver's vehicle to spin off the road, resulting in serious injuries, pain, and lost income. The case was settled.
A passenger in a car was hit broadside by a truck. The truck driver failed to use safety devices like flares or cones, which were covered by a tarp on the truck.
A man was killed and his wife was seriously injured when their vehicle was struck by a tractor-trailer truck at an intersection. The family sued the state's Department of Transportation, alleging the intersection was poorly designed and lacked sufficient sight distance. A jury agreed and awarded damages to the family.
A moving van was parked in a travel lane without its hazard lights on. A vehicle struck the back of the van in an under-ride collision.
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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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