Bourne Law Blog Posts

Over the past five years, Forsyth County, Georgia has seen several thousand traffic crashes annually, with a significant downturn in 2020 (likely due to pandemic impacts) followed by a rebound in 2021–2022.

Riding a horse home after a night of drinking might sound like a funny workaround to avoid a DUI, but is it actually legal? In Georgia, the law doesn’t only target cars – it can even cover horseback riders. This article explores Georgia’s DUI statutes (like O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391) to see if they apply to riding animals such as horses. We’ll also look at Georgia case insights and compare how other states (California, Kentucky, Florida, Pennsylvania) handle “drunk horse riding.” By the end, Georgia residents will know the legal stakes of galloping under the influence.

A serious car accident can be stressful, especially if you weren’t behind the wheel. Imagine you loan your car to a friend or family member and then get that dreaded phone call – there’s been an accident. As a Georgia driver, you may wonder who pays for the damage, who is legally responsible, and how this might affect your insurance.

The Georgia Senate has passed Senate Bill 68, a tort reform bill backed by Gov. Brian Kemp. The bill includes a provision as to the voir dire process in civil cases.

Automobiles have transformed how we travel, but they also introduced new dangers. As soon as the first “horseless carriages” hit the road, accidents followed. This article explores the very first recorded car accident in history and the first fatal car crash—globally and in the United States—including when and where they happened, who was involved, and what occurred. We also examine how these early incidents raised awareness about road safety, influenced traffic laws, and spurred safer vehicle designs.

The amount of workers' compensation trials in Georgia have been steadily declining for decades.

In a recent case, Elliot Bourne won a victory for injured workers' at the Georgia Court of Appeals.

Boutique law firms are smaller firms that focus on specific areas of law rather than offering a broad range of legal services.

Late workers' compensation settlement checks can result in big penalties.

Bicycling is a popular activity in Georgia, and wearing a helmet is one of the simplest and most effective safety measures to prevent head injuries. In fact, research shows that bicycle helmets can reduce the risk of head injury by as much as 85%. But what exactly does Georgia law say about who must wear a helmet? Below, we’ll break down Georgia’s bicycle helmet requirements (with legal citations), explain which age groups are covered, discuss how helmet use (or non-use) might affect a personal injury claim, and provide tips on helmet safety ratings and proper fitting – especially for parents with young riders.

Minor Property Damage Resulted in a $410,000 Settlement. The picture is the actual damage to our clients bumper in the wreck.

The court explained that while wages earned within the statutory 13-week period before injury typically define concurrent employment, the law recognizes that actual payment is not the sole factor.