Accidental injuries happen every day. According to data collected and published by the Georgia Department of Public Health, more than 74,000 people are hospitalized or visit the emergency room for an accidental injury annually. If you or your loved one was hurt because of the negligence of another party, you can seek compensation for your damages through a personal...
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Continue ReadingPhysical 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 as possible. Paint transfer occurs in a car accident...
Continue ReadingIf 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 in motor vehicle collisions quite sometime before the COVID-19...
Continue ReadingA box truck can be seen all around town making deliveries. Many prominent companies use box trucks, including FedEx, UPS, DHL, and even the Postal Service. A box truck has a distinctive “boxy” appearance, which has given rise to their name. If you have been struck by a box truck, you should follow the steps below. It is critical...
Continue ReadingMost 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 a claim against the negligent driver, their insurance provider...
Continue ReadingYes. An injured victim can make insurance claims 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 clients will receive just compensation for their injuries. Contact MG Law if you need help...
Continue ReadingSome 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 you as responsible for the incident. You may be...
Continue ReadingBicycles 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 summer months. Here, our Conyers bicycle accident attorneys highlight...
Continue ReadingMost people assume that the neighborhoods that they live in are relatively safe and that when it comes to things out of their control–like dangerous products, pollution, or cancer-causing chemicals in the air that can cause personal injury or wrongful death–the government will intervene to protect them. Unfortunately, this isn’t always true. Indeed, despite the fact that the United...
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