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Poorly maintained tires are a leading cause in Atlanta car accidents.  In the context of a commercial motor vehicle, the standards are generally set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, which provide that no commercial motor vehicle shall be operated on any tire that: (1) has body ply or belt material exposed through the tread or sidewall; (2) has any tread or sidewall separation; (3) is flat or has an audible leak, or has a cut which exposes the ply or belt mater...
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Ponton Law has handled many accidents in the Atlanta area that were caused by a negligent driver who was delivering pizzas, including Domino’s, Pizza Hut, and Uber Eats.  The first thing to look at is whether the accident with the at-fault driver occurred while he was on the clock.    If the accident occurred on the clock, then generally speaking you would have a claim not only against the driver but the driver’s employ...
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When we are suing a corporate company whose driver was involved in an Atlanta accident or we are suing a trucking company whose driver was involved in an Atlanta accident, we will typically assert a claim for the negligent hiring of the driver. Negligent hiring, entrustment, supervision, and retention claims are causes of action based upon the defendant’s direct negligence in employing an incompetent driver rather than vicarious liability for the driver’s actions.  Thus, ...
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Ponton Law has handled many taxi accident cases in the Atlanta area and throughout the Southeast.   The first issue that comes up in every taxi case is the amount of the total available insurance coverage. This is why we always advise all of our clients to utilize an Uber or Lyft for their transportation needs in the greater Atlanta area. This is because Uber and Lyft have minimum amounts of liability coverage which are available in the event that the Uber or Lyft driver is a...
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Depositions are part of the legal process when it comes to pursuing an Atlanta car accident case. Cases most often head to “litigation,” which is a fancy legal term for filing a lawsuit, in one of three scenarios. First, there is a dispute about what happened. Both individuals involved in the accident claim they had the green light as they entered the intersection. Second, there is a dispute on causation-did the accident cause the claimed injuries? The issue that most often comes up here is the amount of the property damage most of the carriers operating in the Met...
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If you get hurt from a personal injury after a fall or slip accident, contact an Atlanta Slip and Fall Attorney as it might have happened due to someone's negligence. Filing a case is the only way you can get compensated for your lost wages and the medical expenses incurred. The main challenge in these cases is to prove that the owner of the property is responsible for the accident.

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What to do after a slip and fall accident

Regardless of how careful you are, slip and fall accidents happen. Like other accidents, this is something that you cannot possibly predict, but you can sure do something after it happens. How do you deal with a slip and fall? Here are the steps to take if you find yourself in such a situation.

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Uber is a popular ride-sharing service that connects a passenger with a free-lance driver. Its popularity is spreading globally with most states around the US adopting Uber’s services. As a result, Uber accidents have become more and more of a problem. The ridership of Uber has increased greatly, and hence the possibilities of accidents in an Uber lift have increased exponentially. When you are involved in an Uber accident, the first thing you should consider doing is speaking to an Atlanta car accident attorney about it.

Driving a vehicle has become part of our existence as human beings and help us move from one point to another. Having a vehicle can enhance the quality of life, but can also serve as a hazard that may change our lives for the worse. It includes having accidents that affect you as the driver, your passengers and other parties such as pedestrians. It may also result in damage to your car and other cars, which may translate to a huge financial loss on your part. An accident can affect your life forever due to the psychological, physical and...
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After an auto accident, so as to build a strong legal case to improve your chances of compensation, it is essential to collect as much evidence as possible. The more documented evidence you have to support your claim for damages, the more likely you are to obtain full compensation. It is crucial to gather the right amount of evidence that will help your Atlanta car accident lawyer to get a verdi...
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