Key Points: If you were injured in a Georgia car accident caused by someone who was working at the time of the crash, the driver’s employer may also be responsible for your injuries. This can apply whether you were struck by a delivery van, company truck, contractor on a service call, or another employee driving for work. […]
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Georgia Legal Guide: What to Know After Cargo Falls Off a Truck and Causes a Crash
Key Points: Hit by Falling Cargo? What to Do After a Georgia Truck Freight Collision A piece of cargo falls off a truck on I-285, I-75, or I-85. It hits your car, cracks your windshield, damages your hood, or forces you to swerve into traffic. These cases can be more complicated than a regular car crash or even other types of semi-truck accidents. The driver […]
Georgia Legal Guide: Which Insurance Coverage Is Available for Injured Bicyclists?
Key Points: While biking in Atlanta, you were hit by a driver turning left across your path. Your insurance adjuster is claiming the driver only has minimum limits, but your costs are piling rapidly, including medical bills, lost wages, and unpaid bills. But the adjuster isn’t painting the whole picture. You need to ask which insurance policies may be […]
Georgia Legal Guide: How Bicycle Accident Claims Work on Residential Roads
Key Points: If you or your child were hit while riding a bike in a residential neighborhood, you likely have critical questions. Were you riding in the right place on the street? Who was responsible for the crash? What if the driver says you should have been closer to the curb? Roads in residential areas may not have bike lanes […]
Georgia Legal Guide: Injured as a Motorcycle Passenger – — Can I Recover Compensation After a Crash?
Key Points: If you were injured as a passenger on a motorcycle, you may be facing serious, life-changing injuries along with questions about your legal rights and how you will be compensated. You may be wondering which insurance policies apply, who is responsible for paying your damages, and whether multiple insurance policies can be used to maximize […]
Atlanta’s Night-Time Bicycle Accident Lighting Legal Guide
Key Points: If you were riding your bicycle at night anywhere in Georgia and were struck by a driver, your life changed when you were hit. And now you are likely dealing with pain from the injuries, mounting medical bills, and unanswered questions about your legal rights and your ability to recover compensation for an accident that […]
Georgia Legal Guide: How Georgia’s Motorcycle Helmet Law Affects a Motorcycle Accident Claim
Key Points: After a motorcycle accident, your first thought may go to your helmet. Specifically, “I wasn’t wearing one. Can I still file a claim?” Many riders have heard the rumors that if you weren’t wearing a helmet, your claim is automatically denied. That thought keeps a lot of injured riders from ever asking for help they are entitled to. Here is […]
Georgia Legal Guide: Cervical Disc Injuries After a Car Accident
Key Points: Neck injuries are perhaps the number one injury after a traffic accident. Rear-end, front-end and side-impact collisions all make your neck do things it was never meant to do. Your neck may initially be forgiving of the accident and not hurt, but within a few days you won’t be able to turn your head. A trip to the ER […]
Georgia Legal Guide: Is Aggressive Driving Considered Reckless Driving in Georgia? (And How It Affects Your Injury Claim)
Key Points: If you’ve been hurt by a driver who was tailgating you, weaving through traffic, brake-checking, racing, or raging behind the wheel, you probably have one urgent question: was that just bad driving, or was it illegal, and which would help my claim? This guide answers that in plain English, using Georgia law. A Familiar Georgia Scenario “Road rage” and aggressive […]
Georgia Legal Guide: Dog Bite Animal Control Reports Explained and How They Affect Your Injury Claim
Key Points: They say there are no bad dogs. That’s hard to keep in mind when you’re a delivery driver who just got savaged by someone’s Cane Corso. Or a mother whose child was bowled over by a couple of dogs who were “Just playing.” When you or a loved one has been bitten by a dog, your first thought is […]
Atlanta Garbage Truck Accident Lawyer
Key Points: Table of Contents Garbage Truck Accidents Can Cause Serious Life-altering Injuries Garbage and recycling trucks are huge, heavy pieces of machinery, which are difficult to maneuver in tight spaces. The old adage applies as these huge trucks lurch from house to house on narrow streets – they operate like bulls in our “China […]
Georgia Legal Guide: Understanding What is a Georgia Premises Liability Personal Injury Claim
Key Points: If you’ve been injured because of a dangerous condition on someone’s property, this legal guide explains how Georgia’s premises liability claims work, how fault is determined, the evidence needed to strengthen a claim, and the compensation that may be available. Understanding Premises Liability and How These Claims Work Premises liability is the area of law that holds property owners […]