Category: Negligence News
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What Is Negligent Entrustment?
If a person is injured by a drunk driver, who is liable? Obviously, the person driving drunk could be sued if he negligently caused an accident that resulted in Plaintiff’s injuries. However, the person or establishment that gave the driver the alcohol in the first place could also be held…
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Defenses to Negligence Claims in Georgia
Defenses to Negligence Claims in Georgia Suppose a driver turns left at a red light in front of a second driver’s car, causing a car accident. The first driver is clearly negligent. However, let’s assume the accident could have been avoided entirely had the second driver not been speeding. Courts…
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Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress
If a person is injured by someone else’s intentional conduct, she may be able to recover in an action for intentional tort. For example, if someone intentionally hits that person, she may have a battery claim. She could also have a battery claim if the Defendant intentionally touched something closely…
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Negligence Per Se Atlanta Georgia
Negligence Per Se Atlanta Georgia If an individual is injured because of the actions of another, she may be able to recover her damages if she can prove that the other person was negligent. As mentioned in previous posts, to prove that another person has acted negligently, you generally must…
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Proving Negligence Actions in Georgia: Unreasonable Conduct
Proving Negligence Actions in Georgia: Unreasonable Conduct When a person has been injured in an accident, she may be able to recover damages for her injuries if she can prove that the accident was caused by the negligence of another. In other words, if someone acted unreasonably and caused injury…