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What To Do When You Get Rear Ended
Driving is a normal everyday activity. It is how we get from location A to location B. But sometimes, other people can disrupt our route by causing accidents that sometimes will even...
Loganville & Athens Truck Accident Attorneys
Injuries from a crash with a large truck can be devastating and catastrophic. While a crash can happen in an instant, it can change your life forever. The experienced attorneys at The...
What Is A Recorded Statement?
You have just been in a car accident that is not your fault. Injured and unsure of what comes next, the at-fault driver’s insurance company calls you asking about what happened. During...
The Importance of Medical Care in Relation to Your Car Accident Case
Medical care can be the single most important factor in your bodily injury claim. As discussed in a prior blog post, when assessing your car accident claim, insurance companies analyze...
Back Injuries in Car Accidents
Of all body parts injured from a car accident, injuries to the back have to be the most common. As discussed in our post about Rear-End Collisions, carmakers build their vehicles to absorb...
Rear-End Car Collisions
Rear-end collisions occur more frequently than any other type of accident. A number of reasons such as speeding, tailgating/following too closely, inattentiveness, and distracted...
I Was Hit By A Driver With No Insurance
Though required Under Georgia Law to possess insurance coverage when operating a motor vehicle, plenty of vehicles on Georgia’s roads lack insurance. O.C.G.A. § 40-6-10 requires that all...
I Was Hit By A Drunk Driver, What Happens Now?
Being the victim of an accident caused by a drunk driver is not the same as being the victim of a regular accident. Most accidents are caused by everyday human error such as not leaving...
Distracted Drivers: Car Accidents From Cell Phone Use
Distracted drivers, or drivers using their cell phones while operating a vehicle, are now the number 1 cause of accidents in Georgia. This statistic can be surprising since most people...
How Much Do Athens Car Accident Attorneys Charge?
After being in an accident in Athens, out-of-pocket costs can add up very quickly. Between unplanned medical bills, prescription costs, and missed time from work, the financial burdens of...
Why It’s Important to Have Medical Payments Coverage!
When it comes to motor vehicle insurance there are so many companies available to you with various coverage options. Sometimes all of these options can be overwhelming when you are not...
What is the Statute of Limitations?
The legal field is full of words and terms that may seem both foregin and confusing which is why hiring an experienced attorney is all the more important. One of these legal terms of art...
Medpay: What You Need to Know
Your automobile insurance can cover a wide array of areas. In Georgia, the minimum coverage a driver must have is $25,000/$50,000 in Bodily Injury liability and $25,000/$50,000 in Property...
Who Pays for My Medical Bills Following a Car Accident?
You have been in an auto accident that is not your fault that required you to seek immediate care at the local emergency room. Now, you have a bill from the hospital, and you further...
What Should I Do After I Have Been in a Car Accident?
If you are reading this blog, most likely you have been in an accident. For some there may be property damage (the damage done to your vehicle and belongings inside the vehicle) to deal...
Avoiding The Insurance Tricks: Quick Settlement Offers
You have just been involved in a motor vehicle collision that was not your fault. You are still in shock. Your vehicle is in bad shape, possibly totaled. What now? The most important thing...
What Are the Leading Causes of Car Accidents in the U.S. and Georgia?
Obviously and unfortunately, car accidents commonly occur here in the U.S. Even more unfortunate, research has shown that these accidents are mostly due to human error. The frequency of...
Mediations/Alternative Dispute Resolutions: What You Need To Know
Now, more than ever, attorneys and their clients are exploring alternatives to jury trials. With Covid-19 shutting down the courts, personal injury cases that are in litigation have come...
What Should I Do If My Accident Happens With No Police Response to Motor Vehicle Accidents?
COVID-19 has caused many changes in how we interact with others on a day-to-day basis, and this includes police response to motor vehicle accidents. Some jurisdictions, such as the City of...
What to Know When Choosing a Doctor for a Work Injury
Getting the care you need is the first step in recovering from a workplace injury. But injured workers aren’t always sure about their options when choosing a doctor to treat their...
Alternatives to Jury Trials
Loganville and Athens Personal Injury Lawyers Covid-19 has disrupted every aspect of our lives, and the judicial system has been no different. Just recently, the Chief Justice of the...
COVID-19, Georgia’s Judicial Emergency, Court Closures, and How it Impacts Your Personal Injury Case
On March 14, 2020, in response to Covid-19, the Honorable Harold D. Melton, Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, issued an Order Declaring Statewide Judicial Emergency. The...
What is Temporary Total Disability (TTD)?
The workers’ compensation process can be a long, stressful, and confusing legal process. Thus, hiring an experienced workers’ compensation attorney can help alleviate many of the burdens...
Why Should I Hire an Attorney After a Car Accident?
Having a local attorney to assist in the handling of your bodily-injury claim can greatly benefit you. The biggest misconception about a personal injury attorney surrounds the costs as...
The Role of the Police Report in Your Personal Injury Claim
The evidence you present in your personal injury claim is critical to getting the compensation you deserve. But many drivers involved in an accident often forget the importance of the...
What to Do if Your Employer Doesn’t Have a Workers’ Compensation Insurance Policy in Place
Workplace injuries impact employees and the businesses they work for. That’s why there are systems in place to protect both parties when accidents arise due to negligence and common safety...
How Contributory Negligence Can Affect Your Personal Injury Case
Filing a successful personal injury claim results in the compensation you need to recover from your injuries, loss of income, property damage, and other losses. Establishing negligence...
What Kinds of Workplace Injuries Must be Compensated by Employers?
Getting injured while working can lead to a loss of income, short- or long-term disability, and years of medical treatments and expenses. Workers’ compensation gives employees the support...
Why the Location of a Work Injury Matters to Your Workers’ Compensation Claim
Workplace injuries can occur in different settings and circumstances. The injuries that workers can sustain lead to loss of income, medical expenses, and other damages. Determining the...
Loss of Earning Capacity After a Personal Injury
Accidents lead to a wide range of physical injuries, resulting in short- or long-term disabilities that impact all aspects of your life. The loss of earning capacity affects you and your...
Social Security Disability Appeals Process
Helping You Appeal Denied SSD Benefits Learning that your application for Social Security Disability benefits has been denied is extremely disheartening and frustrating. When you are faced...
Receiving Benefits for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Helping You Seek Veterans Benefits For PTSD According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, approximately 8 percent of people will develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at...
Filing Claims and Appealing Denied Benefits
Seeking workers’ compensation is not always a straightforward process. At times, it can be complicated and confusing, and employers are not always helpful participants. If you were injured...
Applying for Social Security Disability
Guiding You Through The SSD Application Many people attempt to complete their first Social Security Disability application on their own. While there is nothing saying you can’t apply for...