Georgia Injury Attorney Blog

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…

The decision for a loved one to be placed in a nursing home or assisted living facility can be a difficult one. Unfortunately, even with copious amounts of research, the nursing home chosen can still have issues and abuse your loved one. If you think that a loved one is being abused at a nursing…

In the midst of tax season we are all thinking about income and tax payments or refunds. If you have proceeds from a personal injury suit, or are contemplating a personal injury suit, you might have questions about the tax implications those proceeds might have. Generally, the proceeds of a personal injury suit are non-taxable.…

When you turn on the television, listen to the radio, drive down the highway, or look through the newspaper, it is not uncommon to see advertisements for personal injury attorneys. You might be familiar with the type of law and attorney, but do you know when you might need the services of a personal injury…

Personal injury law stems from an area of the law called torts. A tort is a “wrongful act other than a breach of contract for which relief may be obtained in the form of damages or an injunction.” It is a civil remedy for injured parties to seek compensation from the party, or parties, that…

When walking around public places, it is not unsurprising to see signs warning about wet floors or other obstacles that could impact the safety of the people present. These warning signs are a mechanism used to try and prevent slip and fall accidents. The results of falling can be serious – head injuries, broken bones,…

If you have been involved in a car accident, it is important to be checked out by a doctor. Even if you do not think your injury is “serious” enough to receive medical attention, you should seek medical treatment. Medical treatment is necessary to make sure that you are not suffering from a more serious…

You probably remember the feeling of getting your driver’s license for the first time. It was likely a mixture of excitement to get out on the road and drive yourself around combined with the fear of driving on your own. Most people do not start out as expert drivers, but instead must build experience by…