After their daughter’s fatal car accident, a couple in Georgia sued the vehicle manufacturer and used the money to develop a watch list. On her birthday in 2010, a 29-year-old […]
An Overview of US Airways v. McCutchen
Recent Supreme Court case reinforces need for skilled counsel in injury cases involving ERISA plans A recent decision handed down by the United States Supreme Court highlights how the complexity […]
Automakers Want Cell Phones Included in New Distracted Driving Rules
In a recent hearing, the U.S. Department of Transportation took testimony from automakers and industry leaders who wanted smartphone and portable GPS devices included in proposed distracted driving rules. In […]
What You Should Know About Georgia’s Distracted Driving (Texting) Laws
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) classifies 3 types of distracted driving practices: Visual (taking your eyes off the road) Cognitive (taking your mind off the task of […]
Lawmakers Introduce Additional Distracted Driving Bill
Two Georgia Democrats want to ban cell phone use in cars and have introduced a bill they hope will lead to safer roads. The proposed legislation, which would improve on […]
Legislators to Consider Truck Weight Limits
Legislators are gearing up for another controversial battle between local governments and the timber industry as the next legislative session begins in January. Timber industry advocates argue that in order […]