The vast majority of children love dogs, especially puppies! At the same time, owing to their innocence and lack of physical development, children, especially infants, are prone to dog attacks. In fact, annual data from 2016 shows that 42% (13) of the fatality victims of dog attacks were children ages 9 years and younger. Moreover, among […]

Although premises liability cases often do not lend themselves to summary judgment, firm associate Tracey Pruiett scored a recent victory when the Georgia Court of Appeals granted summary judgment in favor of a grocery store in a slip and fall case. Ingles Markets, Inc. v. Rhodes[1] involved a plaintiff who slipped and fell on grease […]

I am often asked by clients whether uninsured motorist carriers are entitled to a setoff for workers compensation and social security benefits in Georgia. The short answer is no.The Georgia Supreme Court has held that collateral benefits setoff provisions that permit the UM insurer to reduce the amount payable to its insured under the coverage […]