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What Evidence Must Be Preserved After a Commercial Truck Crash

By Cheeley Law Group |

Why Evidence Preservation Can Make or Break a Truck Accident Case After a serious commercial truck crash, the legal case often begins long before a lawsuit is filed. In many situations, the outcome depends not just on what happened, but on what evidence is preserved in the hours and days that follow. Unlike typical… Read More »

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Who Is Liable in Autonomous Vehicle Accidents Manufacturers, Software Developers, or Drivers?

By Cheeley Law Group |

The rise of autonomous vehicle technology promises safer roads, fewer human errors, and a more efficient transportation system. But when something goes wrong, the question becomes far more complicated than in a typical car accident: who is actually responsible? For injury victims, the answer isn’t always obvious. Unlike traditional crashes where fault usually centers… Read More »

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What Injury Victims Should Know About Georgia Tort Reform After SB68

By Cheeley Law Group |

Understanding How Tort Reform May Affect Your Injury Claim If you’ve been injured because of someone else’s negligence in Georgia, you may have heard about recent discussions surrounding tort reform, including SB68. While legislative changes often sound technical or political, they can have very real consequences for how personal injury claims are handled. For… Read More »

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Rear-End Collisions and Presumptions of Fault Under Georgia Law

By Cheeley Law Group |

Rear-end collisions are among the most common car accidents in Georgia, but that does not mean they are always simple. Many people assume that the driver who strikes another vehicle from behind is automatically at fault. Georgia law often puts the trailing driver in a difficult position at the outset because drivers are required… Read More »

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How Georgia’s SB68 Tort Reform May Impact Truck Accident Claims

By Cheeley Law Group |

What SB68 Could Mean for Serious Truck Crash Cases in Georgia When a catastrophic truck accident happens on Georgia highways like I-75, I-285, or I-20, the legal case that follows is rarely straightforward. These claims often involve multiple corporate defendants, overlapping insurance policies, and extensive federal safety regulations that govern every aspect of commercial… Read More »

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Data Logs and AI Decision-Making in Autonomous Vehicle Crashes

By Cheeley Law Group |

Autonomous vehicles do far more than drive. They constantly collect, process, and store information about the road, the vehicle’s surroundings, driver activity, and the system’s own decision-making process. After a crash, that digital record can become some of the most important evidence in the entire case. For injured victims, autonomous vehicle litigation quickly turns… Read More »

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Crosswalk Accidents and Driver Failure-to-Yield Laws in Georgia

By Cheeley Law Group |

A crosswalk should be one of the safest places for a pedestrian to cross the road. When a driver fails to yield, that basic expectation can be shattered in a moment. A person walking through a marked crosswalk can suffer serious injuries because a driver was speeding, turning too quickly, looking at a phone,… Read More »

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Design Defects vs. Manufacturing Defects in Georgia Product Liability Claims

By Cheeley Law Group |

A defective product can cause serious harm without warning. A household appliance catches fire. A power tool fails during ordinary use. A medical device breaks. A ladder collapses. A machine guard does not stop contact with a moving part. After an injury like that, it is natural to focus first on the damage. Medical… Read More »

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When Punitive Damages Apply in Georgia Wrongful Death Cases

By Cheeley Law Group |

Losing a loved one because of another person’s actions creates far more than financial hardship. Families are left dealing with grief, sudden disruption, and difficult questions about how the fatal incident happened in the first place. Fatal accidents involving drunk driving, excessive speed, repeated safety violations, or other reckless conduct can also expose defendants… Read More »

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Spoliation of Evidence in Trucking Litigation: What Happens When Critical Records Disappear

By Cheeley Law Group |

Missing Evidence Can Reshape a Truck Accident Case Commercial truck accident litigation is often driven by records that never become visible to the public unless a lawsuit is filed. Driver logs, black box data, dispatch communications, maintenance histories, inspection reports, and internal safety records frequently become some of the most important evidence in the… Read More »