Cycling is a popular activity and method of transportation in Georgia, but it comes with risks. If you’ve suffered injuries in a bike accident, understanding your legal options is crucial. This guide will provide an overview of a bike accident lawsuit in Georgia, covering the timeline, what to expect, and what makes up a successful bike accident claim. To...
Continue ReadingNo one expects to suffer injuries while shopping for their family’s groceries or visiting a friend at their home. Unfortunately, these accidents happen every day. Injuries vary in severity, but almost all cause some disruption to your daily life. You may be out of work or facing a long road to physical recovery. If you got hurt on someone...
Continue ReadingPremises liability refers to cases where property owners or occupiers may be liable for accidents that occur on their property due to their negligence. In Georgia, as in other states, these cases are a way for individuals injured on someone else’s property due to unsafe conditions to seek compensation. So, how do courts in Georgia usually determine who is...
Continue ReadingCrashes 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 areas. Different reports and studies have looked at some...
Continue ReadingTruck accidents can occur for many reasons. Regardless of what caused a crash though, an accident will almost always cause catastrophic injuries, significant property damage, and even wrongful death. It is not always easy to determine what caused a collision, particularly while you are still at the scene and in shock from being seriously hurt. Still, it is important...
Continue ReadingDetermining who is at fault after an accident on another person’s property is never easy. When an injury is sustained in a business, it is even more difficult. In these instances, either the business owner can be held liable as the occupier or tenant of the property, or the property owner may be at fault for an accident. To...
Continue ReadingPet owners worldwide treat the animals in their homes not as pets but as family. However, for pet owners with serious injuries or disabilities, their service dog can serve as a lifeline and a lifesaver. These animals provide dedicated and loyal care to their owners while easing the difficulties, anxieties, and dangers of their everyday lives. If you were...
Continue ReadingAfter a bike accident, many victims go on the internet to find a settlement calculator for their accident. Sometimes, they try to find an average to know what to expect. However, any average settlement for a bicycle accident should be taken with a grain of salt. The reality is that this data doesn’t give you a clear picture of...
Continue ReadingMore and more Georgians are driving electric vehicles (EVs) on state roads and highways, including some of us here at MG Law! While EVs offer undeniable benefits, it’s crucial to acknowledge and address the potential safety risks they pose. Of course, if you’ve been in a collision with an EV, the experienced Georgia accident attorneys at MG Law are...
Continue ReadingWhether you’re dealing with minor injuries or facing a long recovery, understanding how to maximize your car accident settlement is crucial. However, learning how to get more money from a car accident settlement is a lot more than just having severe injuries. It’s also a matter of how much evidence you have and avoiding negotiation traps set by the...
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