Key Takeaways New York City’s Local Law 161 of 2023, effective January 1, 2026, mandates specific safety and operational requirements for all powered bicycles and…
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Key Takeaways Georgia’s modified comparative negligence law, O.C.G.A. Section 51-12-33, prevents plaintiffs from recovering damages if they are found 50% or more at fault. In…
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Key Takeaways Georgia law, specifically O.C.G.A. Section 40-8-71, mandates that all motor vehicles, including motorcycles, must be equipped with a muffler in good working order…
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Misinformation runs rampant when it comes to legal requirements for riding motorcycles, especially in Georgia. Many riders, even seasoned ones, operate under outdated assumptions or…
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A staggering 72% of all motorcycle accidents involving road defects in Georgia over the past year were directly attributable to potholes, according to data compiled…
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Key Takeaways Georgia’s amended O.C.G.A. Section 40-8-71 now explicitly includes non-compliant exhaust modification as a potential factor in determining fault and liability in motorcycle accident…
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Key Takeaways Georgia’s updated O.C.G.A. § 40-6-76, effective January 1, 2026, mandates enhanced driver education on motorcycle blind spot awareness for new licensees. Motorcyclists in…
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In the aftermath of a motorcycle accident, the immediate actions of a bystander can be the difference between life and death. Georgia’s Good Samaritan law,…
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Key Takeaways Georgia’s amended sovereign immunity waiver, effective July 1, 2026, significantly expands the potential for claims against government entities for negligent intersection design, particularly…
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Experiencing a motorcycle accident in Alpharetta can be a terrifying and disorienting event, often leaving riders with severe injuries and a complex legal aftermath. The…
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