If you’ve been involved in an accident, you may be wondering what your next steps should be. What will your medical treatment look like? Can you afford to take time off work? How will you hold the at-fault party responsible? In today’s blog, we’re discussing how a personal injury attorney can help you through this…
Top Advice for Handling Motorcycle Accident Claims In Georgia, it’s popular to own a motorcycle because of our state’s warmer climate and variety of roadways and topography. Some people have motorcycles as their primary mode of transportation. Others ride motorcycles as a way to enjoy some leisure time. Driving a motorcycle can provide a sense…
What Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Do? A personal injury attorney provides legal representation to a plaintiff who has suffered a physical and psychological injury due to someone else’s actions or negligence. Personal injury attorneys explain a person’s legal rights and possible compensation. They advocate for their clients and represent them during legal proceedings. What…
The Basics of Semi Truck Accident Claims Driving on Georgia’s highways can be risky for all motorists, but it’s especially so for those who are driving near semi trucks. With their heavy weight and large size, tractor trailers can cause accidents with serious injuries and substantial damage. When a semi truck hits a car, motorcycle,…
A sideswipe accident is when two vehicles that are traveling parallel (in the same direction) collide with each other. The left side of one vehicle hits the right side of another. Sideswipe accidents are sometimes referred to as unsafe lane changes. Who is At Fault in a Sideswipe Accident – Why Sideswipes are Dangerous Sideswipe…
How to File a Wrongful Death Claim in Georgia Losing a loved one is a traumatic experience. If you are grieving the sudden loss of a spouse, child, or parent, filing a lawsuit is probably the last thing on your mind. However, Georgia law does allow surviving family members to sue if their loved ones…
Georgia has updated its bicycle safety laws. Effective this month (July 2021), the updated legislation gives both drivers and cyclists new guidance as to passing a bicycle on the roadway and, for the first time, provides enforcement for violation of the law. Georgia’s “Three Feet” Law Under the original version of this law, O.C.G.A. §…
Every day in the US, about 30 people are killed in drunk-driving-related accidents. That’s about 12,000 people every year. (Source: NHTSA). According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, many of those convicted of drunk driving got behind the wheel at least 80 times before they were arrested for DUI. Even if a drunk driver loses their…
If you or a loved one are injured in an accident caused by the reckless or negligent actions of another driver, there are several types of compensation available for any injuries or other losses. In Georgia, you will often see that the accident victim was awarded emotional distress damages because of their injuries. In Burrow…
Every 32 seconds, a child under the age of 13 years is involved in a car crash. The use of child car seats and booster seats dramatically increases the chances that those children will survive and sustain less serious injuries. In light of Child Passenger Safety Week, September 20-26, here’s some information about Georgia’s child…
