Wells and McElwee P.C. Blog

Reckless driving liability in Georgia: how criminal charges differ from a civil claim, when punitive damages apply, and how to prove your accident case.

Holiday travel accidents in Georgia rise with Thanksgiving traffic. See the latest crash numbers, common causes, safety tips, and what to do after a crash.

Dashcam footage can prove fault after a car accident in Georgia. Learn what video shows, how to save the original file, and Georgia rules on dash cams.

Wrongful death vs survival action in Georgia: who can file each claim, what each covers, where the money goes, and the two year deadline families face.

Wet leaves, rain, and early darkness cause many autumn falls. Learn when a slip and fall accident in Georgia is the property owner's fault and what to do.

Georgia requires uninsured motorist coverage unless you reject it in writing (O.C.G.A. 33-7-11). Learn added-on vs reduced-by UM and how to file a claim.

Georgia premises liability law (O.C.G.A. 51-3-1) holds businesses liable for slip and fall hazards they knew about. Learn the two-part test and deadline.

Lane splitting is illegal in Georgia under O.C.G.A. 40-6-312. Learn the penalty, why Georgia bans it, and how it affects a motorcycle injury claim.

Federal hours of service rules cap truck drivers at 11 hours of driving. See how fatigue causes Georgia truck crashes and how driver logs prove your claim.