Monthly Archives: December 2022
Can I Get Punitive Damages For A Car Accident?
Car accidents can be catastrophic, completely unending nearly all aspects of your life. When your collision was caused by someone else’s negligent conduct, it can make all the heartache and struggle even harder to accept. Luckily, there are legal means for you to hold the negligent driver accountable and recover all damages that you… Read More »
Understanding The Duty Of Care In Personal Injury Cases
With nearly 350 million people in the United States and counting, it should come as no surprise that we need some basic operating principles to help us all co-exist as smoothly as possible. One of these legal principles is known as the duty of care. Essentially, all residents of the United States have a… Read More »
How Does Modified Comparative Negligence Affect Slip-And-Fall Injuries?
Slip-and-fall injuries are among the most fatal injuries to elderly adults, but they are often not taken very seriously. When a property owner neglects their duty of care by failing to warn of or remedy a known hazard, they become liable for any harm that results. However, slip-and-fall cases are not always open and… Read More »
Did You Slip And Fall On Halloween?
Halloween can be one of the most unique and exciting nights of the year. It can be liberating to allow ourselves to experience and enjoy fear. However–perhaps ironically–creating the appearance of danger can also pose very real risks. Slip-and-fall accidents are incredibly common on Halloween. Any number of popular costumes and decorations can contribute… Read More »
Can I Sue For A Hit-And-Run Accident?
Hit-and-run accidents are among the most egregious that we see. In Georgia, it is always illegal to leave the scene of an accident. However, that doesn’t seem to stop people. In fact, if you’ve been hit by a car that fled the scene, you are not alone. Georgia actually ranks 4th in the nation… Read More »
When To Hire A Lawyer To Handle Your Personal Injury Claim
If you have been involved in an accident that was not your fault, you may be entitled to compensation. You can get this compensation by bringing a personal injury lawsuit against the negligent party who was responsible for causing your harm. These lawsuits can be life changing when successful, but they can also be… Read More »
What Evidence Is Relevant In A DUI Case?
If you are facing charges for DUI, you may feel like it’s an open and shut case and there’s no point in fighting it. Or you might be like one of the many clients who comes to me insisting that the state has “nothing on them.” Either way, you might be wrong. By understanding… Read More »
How To Get Punitive Damages In Georgia
Punitive damages are a bit of a unicorn in the personal injury world. You hear about a lot of multi-million dollar punitive damages settlements, but they’re still a bit rare and evasive. So how do you stumble into one of these unicorn cases? Usually, with a lot of really bad luck. If your case… Read More »