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How To File a Lawsuit After an Apartment Shooting
People rent apartments so they can have shelter and a place to raise their families. They shouldn’t have to worry about getting hurt. But sadly, many apartment complexes are scenes of violent crimes. There have been shootings at apartment complexes in Atlanta, Decatur, Lilburn, Riverdale, East Point, Griffin, and other communities in Georgia. Families are…
Read More »The Deadline for Filing a Truck Accident Lawsuit in Georgia
If a person is injured in a truck accident, they may have the right to file a personal injury claim. Georgia law states that the injured person has up to two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit for their injuries. A truck accident attorney who specializes in personal injury law can…
Read More »Georgia’s Fatal Crash Stats 2020-2021
Despite hopes that less traffic on roads and highways during the pandemic would reduce accidents and deaths, the opposite happened. Both 2020 and 2021 were shockingly deadly and dangerous years for drivers. Some drivers saw the empty roads and light traffic as an invitation to speed. Driver error and irresponsibility contributed to most fatal crashes.…
Read More »Examples of Injuries Covered Under Workers’ Compensation
Work injuries can happen anywhere, at any time, and in any field of employment. From torn shoulder muscles to crushed limbs, workers’ compensation covers a wide range of injuries suffered while on the job. These are the most common situations by which Georgia workers sustained injuries: Transportation Accidents - 40% of employees injured are due…
Read More »Can You Sue for Pain and Suffering?
It has been said that time heals all wounds. I don't agree. The wounds remain. Time — the mind, protecting its sanity — covers them with some scar tissue and the pain lessens, but it is never gone. - Rose Kennedy With tragedy and loss comes pain. A car accident victim, for example, doesn't just…
Read More »Statute of Limitations After a Sexual Assault on Business Property
Sexual assault, rape, and other sex crimes are not limited to personal dwellings or social gatherings. They can happen anywhere, at any time. Because of this, property owners are supposed to do everything reasonable to secure their locations. This legal obligation ensures that businesses implement safety measures to protect customers, tenants, and other lawful people…
Read More »Traumatic Amputation After a Semi-Truck Accident
Thousands of victims suffer traumatic amputations every year in the U.S. The most common cause of traumatic amputation injuries is traffic accidents. Severe motor vehicle accidents, especially ones that involve large trucks and tractor-trailers, sometimes necessitate medical amputations in order to salvage a limb and save a patient’s life. A traumatic loss can affect any…
Read More »When Someone Dies Due to a Car Wreck Days, Weeks, or Months Later
Georgia has some of the highest car accident death and injury rates in the U.S. People regularly speed, race red lights, and drive aggressively on the interstate and suburban thoroughfares. Many near-accidents are avoided on a daily basis. Until they aren’t. A catastrophic crash happens in the blink of an eye. Victims are thrown from…
Read More »What Does Workers’ Compensation Pay in Georgia?
A work injury can leave you with a lot of questions. You’re worried about health care expenses and need to know how you’re going to be paid while having to take time off from your job. In Georgia, workers’ compensation helps pay for: Lost Wages - The injured employee receives a percentage of their average…
Read More »Holding Georgia Property Owners Responsible When Security Fails
Atlanta Negligent Security Attorneys Explain Your Right to Safety Large verdicts from negligent security lawsuits in favor of injured Georgia crime victims are raising awareness about the property owners' responsibility to protect people from third-party attacks. Most recently, a $43 million verdict was upheld in the case of a man who was robbed and shot…
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