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Injury Lawsuits Involving Minors: What You Need to Know

July 6, 2022

Georgia law has recently changed as it pertains to minor settlements. On May 2, 2022, Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 620… Read More

Preserving Truck Accident Evidence

July 7, 2020

Summary If you are injured in a motor vehicle collision involving a commercial truck, it is important that you immediately hire an attorney… Read More

Disputing Fault in a Car Accident

June 29, 2020

When a car accident takes place, your initial reaction is often, “Was it my fault?” It’s at this moment that the legal process of… Read More

Car Accidents with an Uninsured Driver

June 22, 2020

Being in a car accident is bad enough. To make matters worse, the car accident is with an at-fault uninsured driver. This adds an… Read More

Time Period for Filing a Lawsuit in Georgia After a Car Accident

June 6, 2020

The aftermath of a car accident can be overwhelming. Besides healing from injuries and emotional stress, you have to deal with car repairs, insurance deadlines,… Read More

Who Pays the Medical Bills After a Car Accident?

June 6, 2020

If you’ve been in a serious car accident, you’re faced with a tremendous amount of stress. Dealing with the driver-at-fault, police, insurance companies,… Read More

Distracted Driver Gets a Second Chance

June 6, 2020

Recently, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution published an article on a young distracted driver that got a second chance at life. On February 9, 2008, Molly… Read More

Determining Your Cars Value After An Accident

May 22, 2020

You’ve been in a car accident. There are no injuries, luckily, but your brand new vehicle has been pretty banged up. On top of the… Read More

Decrease in Traffic Fatalities Three Years in a Row

May 22, 2020

Good news from the world of transportation. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released preliminary estimates for the Fatality Analysis Reporting System that there… Read More

New Georgia Drivers on the Road Without Proper Testing

May 11, 2020

Executive Order on Driving Permits Nerves for new teen drivers subsided a bit after an announcement was made by Governor of Georgia, Brian Kemp. At… Read More

Recovering Lost Wages Following a Car Accident

May 11, 2020

Injuries from a car accident can have an impact on everything. From emotional trauma and property damage to physical injuries, even your paycheck – the… Read More

Can you sue for emotional distress?

May 4, 2020

Pain and Suffering To understand emotional distress and how it fits in to the legal system in Georgia, let us first revisit pain and… Read More

Atlanta Driver Arrested in Hit-and-Run

April 28, 2020

According to WSB-TV Atlanta, police have arrested a driver involved in a hit-and-run on April 20. Early that Monday morning on the Downtown Connector… Read More

Property Damage in the State of Georgia

April 28, 2020

What is Property Damage in the State of Georgia? Car accidents are common. So common that according to this Forbes article, “By car insurance… Read More

Woman Arrested After Stealing News Van with Reporter Inside

April 17, 2020

In a bizarre twist, according to WSB-TV Atlanta, during the early morning hours of April 14, a woman was arrested after stealing a news… Read More

How is Pain and Suffering Calculated in Georgia?

April 17, 2020

We’re all familiar with the term “pain and suffering.” But what exactly does that mean? How is pain and suffering calculated in Georgia? First we… Read More

What Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?

April 13, 2020

“What is my personal injury case worth?” According to personal injury attorneys, this is the most asked question. Unfortunately, the answer is not so clear-cut. Read More

Tractor-Trailer Accident Leaves Scorched Toilet Paper

April 13, 2020

During this time of uncertainty, we can all agree upon one thing – toilet paper is scarce. The COVID-19 outbreak has led people to hoard… Read More

Pedestrians Killed in Traffic Accidents

April 13, 2020

In recent years the number of pedestrians killed in traffic accidents has greatly increased. According to the CDC and National Highway Traffic Safety… Read More

Tractor-Trailer Driving Too Fast on I-85

April 13, 2020

I-85 Accident Details According to a recent article published by WBTV.com, on Monday, March 21, a tractor-trailer drove off I-85 and rolled down and… Read More

What To Do After a Car Accident

April 13, 2020

According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, in 2013 a total of 54 million people worldwide sustained injuries from traffic collisions. The… Read More

Whiplash and Other Common Types of Neck Injuries

March 26, 2020

Most people will experience neck pain at some point in their lives. Whether it’s whiplash from a car accident or strain from bad posture, there… Read More

Four Most Common Types of Car Collisions in Georgia

March 26, 2020

Most drivers will experience a car accident sometime in their lives – whether it’s a minor fender bender or a more serious collision. Causes range,… Read More

Back Pain from Car Accidents – Understanding the Injury

March 13, 2020

Car accident injuries range in severity, but there are several that are most common. Back pain being one of them. According to the National… Read More

Women More Likely to be Injured in Car Accidents

March 13, 2020

The University of Virginia’s Center for Applied Biomechanics recently published a study that found women wearing seat-belts in the front seat were 73 percent… Read More

Growing Debate Over Driverless Cars

March 3, 2020

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are discussing government recommendations and company policies prohibiting drivers from using… Read More

Trucking Accident with a $21 Million Verdict

March 3, 2020

In just four short days, a jury trial ended with a $21 million verdict against Cypress Insurance Company for wrongful death in a fatal trucking… Read More

Should You See a Chiropractor After an Auto Accident?

March 3, 2020

Experienced Atlanta chiropractor speaks about auto accident injuries, treatment plans, tests used to diagnose injuries and working with other healthcare providers to give… Read More

Atlanta Man Killed in Electric Scooter Accident

February 18, 2020

Electric scooters have quickly become part of the in town Atlanta scene, occupying real estate on almost every street corner. They are propped up against… Read More

Who is Liable in a Truck Accident?

February 6, 2020

According to the 2018 Georgia Governor’s Office for Highway Safety report, large truck accidents accounted for over 13,000 accidents and 187 fatalities. If you… Read More

What is a Hospital Lien Under Georgia Law?

February 6, 2020

It’s scary to get a certified letter from a law firm or collections company. This is especially true when the letter says you’re now “on… Read More

Hurt By Driver With Head Up His Apps?™

January 28, 2020

Many motorists spend more time looking at their cell phones than paying attention to the road. Between texting, emailing, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, and numerous… Read More

Car Accident Settlement vs Litigation

January 2, 2020

This is Part 4 of the “Everything You Should Know / Do Following a Car Accident” series. Check out the links at the bottom of… Read More

Medical Care and Gathering Evidence Following a Car Accident

January 2, 2020

This is Part 3 of the “Everything You Should Know / Do Following a Car Accident” series. Check out the links at the bottom of… Read More

How to hire the best car accident attorney for your case

December 11, 2019

This is ‘Part 2: Choosing the best car accident attorney for your case’ of our series. Throughout this series we are covering everything you need… Read More

Navigating the Insurance Claims Process Following a Car Accident

November 25, 2019

Table of Contents Navigating the insurance claims process after a car accident is stressful and confusing. One mistake could cost you thousands of… Read More

Trucking Record Retention Following an Accident

October 14, 2019

Summary Every interstate motor carrier must keep certain records for specific periods of time. Failure to comply with the federal regulations governing records retention following… Read More

Truck Accident Insurance Requirements for Motor Carriers

October 14, 2019

Summary All motor carriers must comply with state or federal insurance requirements, depending on whether they operate solely in one state (intrastate) or… Read More

Direct Action in a Trucking Accident

October 2, 2019

Summary Georgia law generally does not allow a plaintiff to pursue a “direct action” – i.e., a lawsuit against a driver and the driver’s insurance… Read More

Truck Driver Personnel File

October 2, 2019

Summary Every interstate motor carrier must comply with federal regulations before qualifying and hiring a commercial truck driver. Georgia, like most states, has adopted… Read More

Truck Accidents Caused by Faulty Equipment

September 23, 2019

Summary Some accidents involving trucks or other commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) are not due to driver error but instead are because of faulty… Read More

How an Accident With a Commercial Motor Vehicle Is Different

September 23, 2019

Summary After a truck accident, an entire case can pivot on the applicability of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR). If the… Read More

Commercial Driver Logs Role in an Accident Lawsuit

September 21, 2019

Summary The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) limit the number of hours a motor carrier may permit or allow a truck driver to… Read More

Drug Test Procedure Following a Truck Accident

September 16, 2019

Summary A driver operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) may be required under federal law to undergo a drug and alcohol test following a… Read More

MCS-90 Endorsement Gives Options to Motorists Hurt by Uninsured Commercial Drivers

September 13, 2019

Most people find a discussion about liability insurance boring. And trucking insurance can be more complicated, more tedious, and duller than even garden… Read More

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