Georgia Injury Attorney Blog

After a car accident, you will likely be making and receiving many phone calls. There will be police reports, medical appointments, car rentals and repairs, and more. Among those will be calls from the insurance company of the at-fault driver. This is the company that should be paying for your injuries and damages, but remember…

One of the first things that people often ask after an accident is, “Who is at fault?” Understanding the legal concepts behind fault are important, especially when it comes to comparative and contributory negligence. How the law sees these two types of negligence can impact your case, and it is not always immediately clear who…

We all know that mistakes happen, and some of those mistakes result in personal injuries. However, did you also know that some mistakes can hurt or even end your personal injury claim? As soon as an accident happens that results in a personal injury, the clock starts ticking for you to recover compensation from the…

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, some 16% of all traffic fatalities that occur in the United States involve a pedestrian death. Sadly, that number is on the rise. Statistics show that nationwide, pedestrian fatalities have increased a whopping 46% since their all-time low in 2009. The state of Georgia’s pedestrian fatalities reflect…

In Georgia, we often hear stories of people being injured in dog bite attacks. It much less common to hear about wild animal attacks in Georgia, but surprisingly, they happen all the time. While dogs may account for a majority of injuries and fatalities caused by domesticated animals, the threats posed by large carnivores, venomous…

After a slip, trip, or fall that occurs at a business, many injured victims do not know what appropriate actions to take. To make matters worse, these types of accidents typically occur in front of other people, causing embarrassment. The feeling of embarrassment typically causes individuals to take actions they would not normally take, such…

Recently, a Marietta woman and her family filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia against the American Red Cross for medical malpractice. The lawsuit claims that one of its employees improperly drew blood from the plaintiff while she was donating, resulting in neurological damage. The victim in this…

Many motorists falsely believe that other motorists will obey all posted signs and warnings, including stopping completely at all stop signs. In reality, many drivers ignore or do not fully stop at stop signs. This dangerous type of driving behavior has the potential to cause serious accidents and injuries, and property damage. Applicable Law in…

All-terrain vehicles, commonly known as ATVs, are used across Georgia for both recreational and work-related purposes. Farmers, ranchers and those who work outdoors use ATVs to rapidly navigate land that lacks road access, such as fields and wooded areas. Others use ATVs for recreational purposes in off-roading activities on uneven terrain. Despite the productivity and…

Most people do not have a lot of experience with personal injury suits. As such, after being injured, a person might have misconceptions about what exactly a personal injury suit entails and the details surrounding it. There are many misconceptions surrounding personal injury suits that can be confusing for someone without experience. These misconceptions might…