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Key Points When the at-fault driver has no insurance or has very low policy limits it may be necessary to file a claim under your own insurance policy, using your Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist (UIM) coverage. Most often this may be done if you have been hit by a driver who has no insurance or […]
Key Points Table of Contents Dog owners in Atlanta have a responsibility to ensure that their dogs behave and interact safely with other people and pets in the community. Unfortunately, many dog owners do not take steps to keep others safe, which can lead to serious or catastrophic injuries for innocent victims of dog bites. […]
Key Points: After a car accident, the most common question asked is, “Are you okay?” Sometimes it’s asked so often that you might feel tempted to say you are, just to stop the questioning. The reality is, you don’t know for sure. Injuries aren’t always visible. In fact, we often hear, “I thought I was […]
Key Points: When you are injured in a car accident, you and your family may experience significant financial hardships if you are unable to work. If the accident was not your fault, you may have a legal claim against the driver who hit you and be entitled to compensation for your damages. Depending on the […]
Key Points Table of Contents Are Head-on Crashes the Most Dangerous Accidents? Head-on collisions are among the most catastrophic and deadly accidents that happen on our roads. They occur when two vehicles traveling in opposite directions collide, often resulting in severe injuries, extensive property damage, and, tragically, loss of life. Fortunately, they happen less often […]
Key Points Table of Contents Dog attacks can happen any time and any place in Metro Atlanta, though they are more likely to occur in familiar places such as homes, yards, neighborhood streets/sidewalks, and dog parks. When a dog attack is caused by the owner’s negligence, the victim is entitled to compensation for their injuries. […]
Key Points: Table of Contents Truck accidents are entirely too common. Unfortunately, a significant number of these accidents are caused by improperly secured cargo items falling off truck trailers, particularly flatbeds. Flatbed trucks are often used when the cargo being transported does not need refrigeration and won’t be harmed by exposure to the elements. When […]
Key Points: Table of Contents “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, […]
Key Points: Table of Contents If you have recently been involved in a car accident in Atlanta, you may be wondering why a check magically appeared in your mailbox addressed to you from an auto insurance company. It’s likely you’re not used to being in car accidents, so receiving a surprise check in the mail […]
Key Points: Table of Contents When a loved one dies in an accident, their surviving family members are often consumed with grief and left in a difficult financial situation. If you suspect that a loved one’s death may have been caused by someone else’s negligence, an autopsy can provide invaluable evidence in a wrongful death […]
