The law aims to protect all road users, including cyclists. If a negligent motorist causes an accident with a bicyclist, the injured party may seek damages.
According to Georgia law, negligence occurs when a person breaches a duty of care owed to another, leading to injury.
For instance, drivers owe a duty of care to other road users, including cyclists and pedestrians. If a driver fails to respect a cyclist's right to share the road, makes a reckless move, or drives under the influence, they've breached their duty of care. If this breach leads to a cyclist's injury, you can hold the driver accountable.