Posted On: July 30, 2011

Georgia Dramshop Act Applies to Convenience Stores Again!

hit by a drunk driver in Georgia.jpgOur firm has handled numerous lawsuits against bar owners who have overserved drunk customers knowing the customer would likely soon be driving. This month, the Georgia Supreme Court rendered a positive ruling for the victims of these crimes.

When people are injured by drunk drivers in Georgia, the biggest challenge is often finding enough insurance to pay for the victim's medical bills. These cases are brought in Georgia under the Dramshop Act, "dramshop" being a Little House on the Prairie era term for bar. Bars are the typical target but the laws also apply to any business selling alcohol to people who appear intoxicated and will likely soon be driving. Click on the photo to watch the oral argument by the Plaintiff's lawyer before the Georgia Supreme Court.

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Posted On: July 19, 2011

What to Do When Car Insurance Companies ask You For a Recorded Statement

Many people who have been injured in car accidents in Georgia or on someone else’s premises find themselves approached by the other person’s insurance company and asked for a statement.

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Posted On: July 10, 2011

Ingenix and Healthcare Recoveries Health Insurance Reimbursement Requests after a Car Accident

If you have medical care paid for by a health insurance company after a car accident in Atlanta or anywhere in Georgia, you are likely to get a letter from ACS or Healthcare Recoveries asking that you reimburse the company if you get any settlement money. Like most of my clients, you may be asking, what are my rights and duties here?

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Posted On: July 5, 2011

Buckhead Lawyers Representing HERO Driver Struck on I-85

atlanta trucking law firm.jpgOur Atlanta tractor trailer attorneys are representing an Atlanta HERO truck driver who was recently struck on I-85 by a careless semi driver and I write this to point out the wisdom of hiring a lawyer early int he process. This accident was well covered by the local media and because the client contacted us swiftly, we have been able to lock down the news crew photos that show how avoidable this crash was.

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Posted On: July 4, 2011

New Georgia Law Will Prevent Car on Bicylcle Accidents

On Friday, Georgia's new bicycle safety law, which requires cars to give three feet of space when passing bikes, went into effect. With this new law hopefully driver's awareness and respect for bike riders will increase, leading to fewer crashes. HB 101 was announced across the state by a number of bike rider support groups and the local news stations are doing a great job in getting out the word. When I used to commute down Peachtree Street in the late 90s, I was hit by more than a few side view mirrors and this law would have been a blessing.

Car on bike crashes are particularly dangerous and the Georgia Department of Community Health reports that there were 795 crashes across the state in 2007, including 11 that lead to deaths.

Let us just hope that the cops are diligent in writing tickets in the early going so that the concept takes root.