Personal Injury

When you suffer a personal injury in an auto accident, you understandably expect your insurance company will pay your claim promptly. Of course, that is often not how the system actually works. Insurance companies are not exactly in business to make your life better. They are in business to make money for their shareholders. This provides a substantial incentive to minimize the amount of benefits paid out to policyholders.

But an insurance company cannot simply string you along indefinitely. The State of Georgia actu...
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If you own a car, you know that Georgia law requires you to carry a minimum amount of liability insurance. This provides coverage in the event you get into an accident and someone is injured. Since Georgia follows an "at-fault" rule in such cases, your insurance coverage applies to any accident you cause due to negligence. And if the victim's injuries exceed your insurance coverage, you could be held personally liable for any remaining damages.

But what if you were not driving your car when the accident happened? Say...
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When a car accident happens, the shock, the confusion, the immediate concern for everyone’s safety—these are overwhelming enough. But soon after, you’re hit with another wave of stress: dealing with the insurance company. You start to wonder if hiring a car accident lawyer near you is worth it. Can they really help you get a higher settlement? Is it necessary to involve legal help? These questions are common, and the hesitation is understandable. However, understanding the significant benefits a car accident lawyer can offer might just change your perspective....
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Under Georgia Code § 51-3-1, a business or property owner can be held liable for injuries caused by “failure to exercise ordinary care in keeping the premises and approaches safe.” This type of claim is called a premises liability lawsuit. Most premises liability claims are handled by commercial insurance companies—and these insurers are ready to aggressively protect their financial interests.&nb...
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Bicycles are a popular form of transportation, recreation, and exercise. Unfortunately, too many motorists in our region still fail to safely share the road with bikes. It is crucial that all cyclists take proper care to protect their own health and well-being. You may have questions about the bicycle helmet laws in Georgia. Here, our Atlanta bicycle accident lawyer provides an overview of Georgia’s bike helmet laws and explains why it is so important for every rider to wear a helm...
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According to a report from WSB-TV 2, a 16-year-old girl was attacked and injured by a dog in Clayton County. The dog has been returned to the owner by local animal control and the parents are demanding answers about how they can keep their children safe in the neighborhood. In this article, our At...
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Also referred to as staging, scaffolding is a temporary structure used to support a crew that is doing construction and/or repair work. With our region’s boom in construction, scaffolding is a near ever-present site in Atlanta. Defective, poorly installed, or otherwise problematic scaffolding poses a serious safety risk. In this article, our Atlanta construction accident injury lawyer provides an overview of scaffolding safety laws in Georgia and explains what you should know a...
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A hospital should be a safe place. Sadly, that is not always the reality—and slip and fall accidents are one of the top safety hazards in hospitals. According to a study published by the United States National Library of Medicine, approximately 100,000 people are injured nationwide in fall accidents each year. Here, our Atlanta slip and fall lawyer explains the key t...
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When a person has sustained serious personal injuries in an accident, it may be possible to seek multiple forms of compensation by filing a personal injury lawsuit. Yet in some personal injury cases, the issue of comparative fault, which is also sometimes known as comparative negligence, may arise. What is comparative fault, and how can it impact your personal injury lawsuit? Our Atlanta personal injury attorneys can tell you more aboutRead More

Were you hurt in an accident caused by another party’s negligence? If so, you have the right to seek compensation through a personal injury claim. However, you only have a limited amount of time to initiate the process. This raises an important question: How long do you have to file a personal injury claim in Georgia? Most cases are subject to a two-year statute of limitations. Here, our Atlanta personal injury la...
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