FedEx Truck Accidents

FedEx has seen its revenues and price of shares move higher as U.S. commerce moves more through the air than ever. The rise of online shopping and the demise of the retail store means that individuals and entities send cargo through carriers such as the USPS, UPS, and FedEx more frequently. It seems as if […]

Closeup of a gavel

Injuries that a person suffers in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence can be debilitating and can impact his or her life for a significant period. Those injuries, which may include soft tissue injuries, paralysis, neck and back injuries, broken bones, and traumatic brain and head injuries, often require substantial and expensive medical treatment […]

no drinking sign in front of a dark city

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), one person was killed in a drunk driving accident every 50 minutes somewhere in the United States in recent years. Put another way, on a national level, approximately 10,511 people died in alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes in just one year. Various studies also show that even […]

speeding car on a highway

When someone is driving too closely behind and tailgating another vehicle, there can sometimes be a powerful temptation to engage in brake checking. However, when drivers engage in this type of activity, it creates a variety of dangers that can lead to a serious accident. Just because someone engages in brake checking does not mean […]

Anoxic brain injury being examined on scans

The brain stem is arguably the body’s most critical area. It connects the brain to the spinal cord, allowing complex signals to travel from the brain throughout the body. Additionally, the brain stem controls critical life-sustaining functions such as breathing, heartbeat, and swallowing. Serious brain stem injuries often result in paralysis, comas, or death. Acquired […]

Financial elder abuse legal paperwork

People often inquire about how many seniors are victims of elder abuse each year. Unfortunately, we have to answer that we do not really have an exact count. We certainly have our suspicions and our worst-case scenarios, but the nature of the act and the victims are such that elder abuse is a misdeed that […]

personal injury lawyer calculating fair settlement

Personal injury advertisements often highlight local law firms’ biggest cases and most favorable settlements. These ads often leave injured claimants wondering if they have six or seven-figure accident cases. While many claimants seriously injured in falls and car crashes can demand substantial compensation, the vast majority of personal injury claims settle for much less, such […]

Wrongful death claim paperwork on a wrongful death lawyer's desk

Potential clients often hear warnings from wrongful death lawyers about the statute of limitations and do not quite know what this term means. Far from being a pressure campaign to get clients in the door quickly, these warnings actually save clients from losing their right to sue. Stated simply, if the statute of limitation runs […]

Blue motorcycle hit by a car in Duluth

The legal answer to the above question is that it depends on who is at fault for the motorcycle accident. If you do not properly identify negligent parties and prove liability, there is a chance that you may be responsible for some of the bills from your own pocket. This is why you need a […]

Person on a motorcycle riding on rural roads in Gwinnett County

It’s easy to see why people are attracted to motorcycles. Bikers feel a sense of freedom on the open road that you can’t feel when driving another vehicle. The ability to travel for miles in open air attracts millions of drivers every year to take to the open road on their bikes. However, the small […]