Category Archives: Personal Injury
Motorcycle Helmet Law
Spring has sprung! And, motorcyclists everywhere are donning their motorcycle gear and they’re ready to R-I-D-E! Many of our readers are experienced riders, while some of you may be new to this adrenaline-fueled activity. Regardless of whether you are old enough to remember “Easy Rider”, or barely old enough to remember “Wild Hogs,” it is… Read More »
Earthquakes in Georgia
Earthquakes in Georgia? To many, that sounds like the premise for a really bad movie on the SyFy channel. However far-fetched it may sound, at 10:23 p.m. on February 14, 2014, an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.1 shook the earth 7 miles west of Edgefield, South Carolina. Some 150 miles away, residents in the… Read More »
Hit & Run Drivers
A hit and run accident occurs when someone hits your person or your vehicle and flees the scene. In the best case scenario, you sustain property damage. In the worst case scenario, you are severely injured, or even killed. Unfortunately, many hit and run drivers are never caught. In cases of property damage, the owner… Read More »
2014 Car Seat Law Changes
From all of us to all of you….Happy New Year! As we start 2014, we bid farewell to the car seat recommendations of yore and usher in the following new requirements. Beginning January 2014, Georgia’s 2001 car seat law, O.C.G.A. §40-8-76, is amended as follows: The LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) restraint system… Read More »
Car Safety Tool
Holiday travel time is almost upon us. Yes, we know it is not yet Halloween, but if Target can have Christmas decorations, we can give you tips on car safety before you hit the roads for the upcoming holiday season. Did you know that, depending on your vehicle, if you are involved in a head-on… Read More »
The New Demand Statute in Georgia (O.C.G.A. §9-11-67.1) – What does it all mean????
Recently, Governor Nathan Deal enacted a new statute regarding how settlements in car accident cases will be handled in Georgia. The new statute imposes restrictions on the way in which your attorney may settle your auto accident claim. Before addressing what those restrictions are, it is important to realize that the statute will only affect… Read More »
What are Your Rights to Compensation if Injured on Recreational Property?
Whether landowners or business owners are liable for slip and falls and other injuries on their property depends on existing laws and the circumstances surrounding the accident. When someone swims on a private lake and drowns, can the surviving family hold the owners liable for the death? A premises liability attorney gathers extensive information and… Read More »
Risk Factors Related to Bicycle Accidents
The majority of people ride bicycles for health/exercise reasons and recreation rather than out of necessity as a means of transportation. You should be aware of bicycle accident risks and, if involved in a bicycle accident, consult an attorney who can help protect your rights. According to BikeSafe, the most common bike accident scenes for… Read More »
What are the Most Common Causes of Boating Accidents?
While people get tremendous enjoyment out of boating, they are also at risk for boating accidents. Most boating accidents occur while the vessel is in operation. If someone else is at fault for causing a boating accident, a Georgia boat injury lawyer can protect your rights and help you recover damages. According to the U.S…. Read More »
What are Some Problems Workers Have with Receiving Workers Comp Benefits?
When you suffer injury on the job, receiving workers compensation benefits to cover your medical costs and lost wages should be a simple matter. Often, unfortunately, this is not the case. Workers comp attorneys can help you overcome the challenges involved with receiving workers comp benefits while recovering from injury. According to the Georgia Department… Read More »