After an accident, victims can receive sums of money called “damages” for the losses they have suffered. Most damages that an accident victim will qualify for are compensatory in nature. That is, they try to measure how much an accident victim has lost and replace that loss in the form…
Physical evidence is the bedrock of a personal injury lawsuit. Without physical evidence, it can be nearly impossible to prove that an accident occurred or to prove the identity of a hit-and-run driver. Physical evidence takes many forms, but we encourage our clients to carefully preserve as much physical evidence…
If you were injured in a car accident in Georgia prior to or during the coronavirus pandemic, you may be considering filing a lawsuit against the at-fault driver. Yet you may be concerned about whether the coronavirus pandemic is going to affect your lawsuit. In particular, if you got hurt…
Yes. An Atlanta truck accident attorney would be a big help in trying to get compensation after a collision with a delivery truck. These types of accidents raise many unique legal issues, and only a seasoned attorney can carefully review the relevant facts. Without legal representation, many people are left…
Box trucks can be seen all around town making deliveries. Many prominent companies use box trucks, including FedEx, UPS, DHL, and even the Postal Service. These trucks have a distinctive “boxy” appearance, which has given rise to their name. If you have been struck by a box truck, you should…
Crashes at intersections are common. According to the data collected and published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately one-third of all motor vehicle accidents reported in the United States happen in or around an intersection. While a crash can occur at any intersection, certain intersections are high-risk…
Most motor vehicle accident claims are handled by insurance companies. With that in mind, you may be surprised to find out that Georgia law generally prohibits you from filing a personal injury lawsuit directly against a defendant’s insurance company unless there is an unsatisfied judgment. In fact, if you file…
Yes. An injured victim can make an insurance claim with many different companies, depending on the circumstances of the crash. At our firm, we have often seen multiple insurance policies in play. In many ways, this is ideal, since it increases the likelihood that our client will receive just compensation…
Some people lie. It’s a sad fact, but one we need to deal with. If you’ve been involved in an auto accident, the other motorist might falsely claim that you were to blame. Even worse, the police officer who responds to the accident might agree with the motorist and tag…
Bicycles are a great form of exercise, recreation, and transportation—especially when the weather improves. Unfortunately, bicycles also have the potential to be dangerous. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that approximately 475,000 people suffer bicycle-related injuries every year. A disproportionate share of these injuries occurs during the…
