Key Points: What Typically Causes a Slip and Fall Accident? Slips and falls happen when hazards, ranging from spills on a slick floor to uneven surfaces due to crumbling concrete, are allowed to remain where the public is likely to encounter them. It is the responsibility of a property’s owner or manager to mitigate hazards […]
This legal guide explains who may be held responsible as an owner and how to recover settlement compensation or a verdict awarded for injuries in your Atlanta dog bite case. Key Points: Under Georgia’s Responsible Dog Ownership Act, a dog’s owner may be held liable for damages if their pet attacks another person or animal—even […]
Key Points: Definitely DO THESE THINGS The aftermath of a car accident can be so chaotic and stressful that people may act in ways that they normally wouldn’t. There are some things you definitely want to do after a car accident and several costly mistakes you can avoid in order to ensure the best outcome. […]
Key Points: “Pain and suffering” isn’t just a phrase used by lawyers—it’s a real, and often substantial, component of your personal injury compensation claim. Specifically, pain and suffering compensation is a type of damages awarded to victims who have suffered injuries because of an accident. But unlike vehicle repair costs, medical expenses, or other monetary […]
Key Points: Restaurants are often busy places where spills and hazards from dropped food or drinks are common, occurring at tables, along walkways, near bathrooms, and in the kitchen. When the staff and management don’t quickly check and clean up these dangerous spots, slip and fall accidents are likely to happen. Luckily, most restaurants have […]
Do Trip and Falls Happen Among the Elderly Because of Age? The risk of falling increases as a person ages, according to a Colorado State University study on “Preventing Falls in the Elderly.” The increased risk is significant. In fact, as the National Floor Safety Institute reports, the rate of falls increases with each decade […]
Key Points: Georgia Businesses Have a Duty to Exercise Ordinary Care to Keep the Premises Safe for the Invited Public Business owners and occupiers have a level of responsibility to keep their premises and approaches safe for the invited public (known as a “business invitee“), known as a duty of care or duty to exercise […]
Key Points: If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident, you may be wondering if you have a case that may help you collect reimbursement for medical or related bills. While many slip and fall accidents are perusable through legal means, certain aspects must be present for your claim to be legitimate. Perhaps […]
Key Points: So, you or a family member has been seriously injured by a dog bite in Atlanta or elsewhere in Georgia. Your first instinct might have been to chalk it up to bad luck and try to move on. After all, you can’t sue a dog, right? Don’t give up hope. In many cases, […]
Key Points: When a dog attack disrupts your life, if you have medical insurance, medical bills are usually sent to your health insurance provider. This is because when it comes to billing, hospitals work directly with your health insurance provider, instead the dog owner. Once billed, your health insurance company then evaluates the accident, the […]
Key Points: Even if liability (fault) has been accepted, it may take several weeks, several months, or up to several years before you actually receive the settlement check. Here are some of the common situations where you may expect to receive a settlement check and how long it can take. If you have questions or […]
Key Points: Despite safety laws and recommendations aimed at protecting children in car accidents, motor vehicle crashes remain a leading cause of death and injury for children. According to the CDC, more than 91,000 children age 12 and under were injured and 608 died in motor vehicle accidents in 2019. Under Georgia law, children 8 […]
Key Points If you’ve sustained injuries from a car accident in Atlanta, or perhaps in the vicinity of Atlanta or anywhere across North or South Georgia, one of the foremost inquiries you’re likely to have following a severe car or truck collision concerns the potential value of your car accident claim settlement and the criteria […]
Key Points: One of the most frustrating things you can experience is waiting for the insurance company to send the settlement check after you have agreed to accept a settlement offer. If you are reading this article, you probably want to know how long an insurance company has to send the settlement check and what […]
How long it takes to receive compensation or payment from an insurance company after a car accident usually depends on the type of payment and how serious the injuries are. This article explains the time frames involved in receiving payments after a collision. Key Points: A common question we are asked is how long does […]
What are Georgia’s Basic Car and Trucking Insurance Requirements? For trucks that drive only in Georgia and do not cross state lines but weigh more than 10,000 pounds, Georgia requires minimum insurance in the amount of at least $100,000.00 per person and $300,000.00 per accident. Commercial vehicles carrying more than 12 passengers must have an […]
Involved in a car accident? Our guide to Georgia auto insurance law and how to make a claim may be helpful after your collision. Key Points There are around 400,000 car wrecks on Georgia’s roads each year. Many of these accidents result in insurance claims to compensate victims for their damages and injuries. Unfortunately, auto […]
