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The Importance of UIM and UM Insurance in Georgia

Brauns Law Accident Injury Lawyers, PC | | Car Accidents

While most people understand the importance of purchasing auto insurance coverage, many often want to pay as little in premiums as possible. That’s why many decline to purchase uninsured motorist (UM) and underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage. UM and UIM insurance are essential in Georgia and can protect you in many common car accident scenarios that […]

Shocking Gwinnett County Accident Statistics

Brauns Law Accident Injury Lawyers, PC | | Car Accidents

Gwinnett County sees a disturbing number of traffic accidents every year. Unfortunately, many of these crashes leave victims with lasting physical, financial, and emotional hardships. But help is possible. If another party’s negligence caused the collision, Georgia law allows individuals to pursue compensation for their losses. Did you or someone you love sustain injuries in […]

Injuries reported in multi-car crash on I-285 NB in Atlanta

Brauns Law Accident Injury Lawyers, PC | | Car Accident News

ATLANTA, GA — Injuries were reported Tuesday morning after a serious collision involving three vehicles on Interstate 285 northbound in southwest Atlanta, according to 11Alive. The incident occurred on a stretch of I-285 northbound approaching Arthur B. Langford Jr. Parkway near College Park and East Point and was first reported at 5:17 a.m. No further […]

Collision delays traffic on I-75 and 85 in midtown Atlanta

Brauns Law Accident Injury Lawyers, PC | | Car Accident News

ATLANTA, GA — A vehicle accident late Tuesday morning closed the second left lane on the Interstate 75 and 85 Downtown Connector near midtown Atlanta, according to Triple Team Traffic. Crash on I-75/85/sb at North Ave. (exit 249) closes the 2nd left lane. It is a slow roll leaving Midtown #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/EUqyxip3zl — Triple Team […]

When Documenting a Case of Suspected Elder Abuse, It Is Most Important to Follow These Steps

Brauns Law Accident Injury Lawyers, PC | | Uncategorized
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The statistics about elder abuse in the United States are shocking. What is even worse than the numbers that we know is the situation of which we are not aware. Most elder abuse cases will go unreported, allowing the perpetrator to get away with their criminal acts. This is not the fault of the victim, […]

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What Is The Standard Contingency Fee for an Attorney?

Brauns Law Accident Injury Lawyers, PC | | Uncategorized
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It’s no secret that attorneys charge some of the highest hourly service fees in the United States. Surveys indicate that prospective clients often hesitate to contact lawyers due to fee-based concerns. Legal practitioners understand that claimants who need lawyers the most—those suddenly injured by unlawful conduct –are already struggling to pay medical bills and recover […]

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What Is Considered Pain and Suffering in an Accident When a Semi-Truck Is At Fault?

Brauns Law Accident Injury Lawyers, PC | | Uncategorized

People often hear the term pain and suffering connected with a truck accident. It is one of those legal terms that is often used but little understood by many when they suffered injuries in a crash. While we can provide a legal definition of the term, how it is applied may vary widely in your […]

What Constitutes Elder Abuse?

Brauns Law Accident Injury Lawyers, PC | | Uncategorized

Elder abuse is a significant problem throughout the country. Some studies estimate that only one in 23 cases ends up reported. Many people simply do not know the broad range of behaviors that are considered abuse. Broadly speaking, elder abuse is defined as “intentional actions that cause harm or create a serious risk of harm […]

What’s so Wrong About Running a Red Light?

Brauns Law Accident Injury Lawyers, PC | | Car Accidents
Stoplight in downtown Atlanta

People often run red traffic lights when they are in a hurry and do not want to stop and wait for the traffic light to change. However, running a red traffic light at an intersection is a surefire way to bring about a collision with another vehicle. In fact, failing to stop at a stop […]

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What Is Res Ipsa Loquitur?

Brauns Law Accident Injury Lawyers, PC | | Personal Injury
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After many people have an accident or suffer a personal injury, they strongly believe that someone else was at fault. The facts of the accident may be such that the responsible party is about as clear as day. The person may have done something so egregiously bad that there is no other conclusion to reach […]

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