The hazards involved with driving on Georgia highways and roadways are well documented. Injuries caused by collisions with other drivers are just one of the causes for concern. Many of us don't think about the many other hazardous conditions that exists on our daily...
Distracted driving continues to be the number one leading cause of car accidents in the U.S. According to The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, in 2012 alone, 3,328 people were killed and 421,000 were injured in distraction-affected crashes. In...
Many potential clients mistakenly believe that the value of their case equals three times the total amount of their medical bills, i.e., $5,000.00 in medical bills means your case is worth $15,000.00. This formula is mostly inaccurate and drastically oversimplifies...
One of the most frequently asked questions of personal injury clients is "How long will it take to settle my case?" After seeing television advertisements with actors claiming to have received their settlement checks in a flash, many potential clients are surprised to...
The business of getting goods and products from one part of the country to another is an intricate system of warehouses, distributors and drivers all working together to increase company profits. Independent contractors and other companies who employ drivers of...
As a former prosecutor I have seen first hand the overlap between criminal prosecutions and personal injury claims. In most cases where there are victims of crime there will also be the potential for civil liability against the defendant. Often times the victim of a...
Personal injury law suits in Georgia can arise in virtually any setting. When death occurs as a result of the negligence of others a wrongful death action is created. The Georgia statute which defines the type of recovery permissible in this type of action is O.C.G.A....
Atlanta area interstates, highways and roadways facilitate the movement of over five million residents throughout its 31 metropolitan areas. This large volume of vehicles on our roadways has contributed to the steady statistical increase of automobile accidents in...
Driving in Atlanta can be dangerous even in the most perfect driving conditions. On Tuesday citizens of Atlanta and surrounding areas were yet again reminded how ill-prepared our city is when it comes to dealing with icy road conditions. When the final tally came in...
In a recent fifteen year study conducted by the Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) it was determined that 25.8% of all car accident fatalities were caused by drunk drivers. Many of these drunk drivers are coming from bars, restaurants, and other facilities...