Georgia Injury Attorney Blog

When you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident in Georgia, your first priority is your recovery. Once you are able, you should determine whether your injury was a result of someone else’s negligence and if you are entitled to a slip and fall settlement. While every slip and fall case is unique, understanding…

A tire blowout accident involving a truck can be a frightening and dangerous experience. The sheer size and weight of commercial trucks make them particularly hazardous when a tire fails, potentially causing the driver to lose control and collide with other vehicles or structures. What should you do if you have a tire blowout accident…

Not getting behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol isn’t the only way to guard against drunk driving wrecks. Knowing when drunk drivers are most likely to be driving can also help you stay safe on Georgia’s roads. If you know when these types of crashes are most common, you can take steps…

Refusing to get behind the wheel while intoxicated doesn’t guarantee that you’ll never get hurt in a Georgia drunk driving wreck. You could be hurt in a drunk driving crash because of someone else’s irresponsible choices. If you have been injured, you may be asking, I got hit by a drunk driver, What am I…

Strict liability allows a victim to claim damages without having to demonstrate that the other party acted negligently or intentionally to cause harm. Strict liability can apply to premises liability cases in other states, but generally not in Georgia. Not worry, this doesn’t mean that you can’t pursue damages for your injury, it just means…

Do you know who is responsible if someone gets hurt on your property? Property owners have certain legal duties in Georgia, such as maintaining a safe environment for visitors and guests. However, other factors can influence liability in these circumstances. A property owner may or may not be automatically liable when someone is injured on…

What is the average settlement for semi-truck accident cases in Georgia? There really isn’t an average truck accident settlement because each client’s situation is different. But if you check our recent victories results page, you’ll see has helped clients get awards from $150,000 to $1,650,000. Have you been hurt in a Georgia truck accident? Did…

Bentley’s Law is an initiative that may affect the financial responsibilities of drunk drivers whose actions result in deaths. Bentley’s Law currently isn’t on the books in Georgia, but that could change. What Is Bentley’s Law? Bentley’s law requires drunk drivers responsible for car wrecks that result in the deaths of parents to pay child…

Have you been hurt at a business during an altercation? Do you believe the altercation wouldn’t have happened if the business owner had taken steps to keep people safe on their property? In Georgia, a property owner may be responsible for altercations occurring on their premises. As a result, if you were injured in an…

A trip and fall is similar to a slip and fall. In a slip and fall, a person slips on a spill or other such hazard. A trip and fall occurs when someone trips over an item in their path. In Georgia, someone who sustains injuries in either type of incident could be eligible for…