We handle between 10-15 cases at any given time involving people hurt by drunk drivers and one of the frequent questions we hear relates to punitive damages and how multiple convictions can affect the outcome.As we have discussed in our article on how to prosecute car accidents caused by drunk…
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To Do List for After a Car Accident Video Posted
We just completed our most recent instructional video on steps to take after you are involved in a car accident in Georgia. Some of these action items are intuitive but others will surprise you.
How To Get Out of Jury Duty in Fulton County, at Least Once
So once again I got summoned for jury duty in Fulton County, the massive County that includes the City of Atlanta. Many people are apprehensive about jury duty so I thought we would lay out the basics of what to expect. Can you get out of jury duty? Yes for…
First Steps after a Georgia Car Accident; Thoughts from the Lawyer
In the first few hours after a car accident in Georgia, it is normal to be confused and anxious. For people facing injuries, they can spend hours in the emergency worrying over whether the bill will be paid. If the crash was serious, drivers often don’t get the contact information…
Can a L5-S1 Disc Herniation Be Caused by a Car Accident?
As a car accident lawyer in Atlanta Georgia, we see hundreds of low back injuries a year and a good number of clients are eventually ordered to have MRIs by their treating orthopedic doctors. One of the most common questions I get from clients is “my doctor diagnosed me with…
What is a Deposition in a Car Accident Case in Georgia Like?
Today we completed the deposition of the sister of a client who died in a accident with a tractor trailer in 2008. Many of our clients have questions about what a deposition is like as they consider whether to file suit so we will review the basic structure. A deposition…
Elevator and Escalator Injuries and Accidents
Atlanta Georgia wrongful death lawyers come across a wide variety of tragedies as an unavoidable consequence of the nature of their profession. As the firm finished a demand package this week involving a 20 story elevator fall in Atlanta, we thought we would blog this week about some of the…
How to Correct a Police Accident Report
As car accident lawyers in Atlanta, we get numerous callers telling us that the investigating police officer made out the report incorrectly. Everything from the color of the car being wrong, to vehicles going the opposite direction, to leaving out eyewitness information. Police officers who investigate car accidents in Atlanta…
What to Do When Health Insurance Requests Reimbursement
Here is our most recent video on what your rights are if your health insurance company asks your to reimburse them from a settlement or verdict after an Atlanta Georgia tractor trailer accident.
Do I Need to Repay Car Insurance Medical Payments to My Insurance Company?
After a car accident with injuries in Georgia, if you have medical payments coverage on your car insurance policy, it will pay for medical bills up to the policy limit amount, usually $1,000, $5,000 or $10,000.00. This money is a godsend and it is very wise to carry the coverage.…