Georgia Injury Attorney Blog

Mesothelioma is a kind of cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma develops mainly in the lungs, abdomen, or heart. People who work in fields in which they are likely to be exposed to asbestos have a higher risk of developing this form of cancer, and may not realize the danger they face…

In many states, one of the most frustrating issues for car owners is that when they are involved in a car accident caused by another driver’s negligence, they may not receive enough compensation from the insurance company to account for the loss of their car’s market value. Georgia drivers can recover this loss in what…

Car accidents happen every day, and while most motorists walk away with only minor injuries, those crashes involving motorcycles are often much more deadly. Even with the best protective gear on the market, a motorcyclist involved in an accident is extremely likely to be injured. Unfortunately, many bikers do not take the time to learn…

When a person is injured through the negligent, intentional, or criminal acts of another, he or she can sue the wrongdoer in order to recover compensation for medical costs, pain and suffering, and property damage that was incurred as a result of the injuries. Sometimes the injured person is not lucky enough to survive the…

People slip and fall on a daily basis, usually only resulting in embarrassment or mild bruising, but sometimes those accidents can take a serious turn. Staircases are one of the most common places that people tend to fall, and these can create potentially dangerous situations, especially for the sick and the elderly. With many hard,…

While most of us love and adore our furry friends, there’s no denying that dogs can be dangerous at times. According to the CDC, 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year, many of them children. If you have children and want to keep them safe around animals, there are things that you can…

Wearing a motorcycle helmet and other safety gear when riding a motorcycle is one of the first lessons a new rider learns. As some riders get more experienced, they choose to sometimes ride without wearing a helmet, despite the risks. Georgia law requires motorcycle riders to wear helmets and protective eye gear when riding their…

In a case involving a woman who was struck by a car while crossing a road in Fulton County, Attorney Jonathan R. Brockman was able to attain $138,000 in compensation for his client. The woman who was struck by the vehicle endured serious injuries such as open fractures of her tibia and fibula, fractures to…

In most personal injury cases, there is a single injured party and a single party who was responsible for an accident. What happens, however, when the circumstances are more complex? What happens if there are multiple negligent parties? Or if the injured party somehow contributed to the accident that harmed them? In these cases, Georgia’s…

While some car accidents are simply unavoidable, far more are the result of the negligent, reckless, or otherwise irresponsible behavior of a driver. In this blog, our Alpharetta car accident attorney discusses five of the most common and dangerous causes of car crashes here in Georgia. If you’ve been injured in any of these types…