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Shocking Gwinnett County Accident Statistics
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 […]
Is Georgia a No-Fault State?
States have different rules about liability for car accidents. When it comes to obtaining compensation for injuries after a crash, it’s important to know the difference between a no-fault state and an at-fault state. Keep reading to learn more about Georgia accident laws and how they might affect your personal injury claim. No-Fault vs. At-Fault […]
Tractor fire, crash delays traffic on I-285 SB near Decatur
DECATUR, GA — A tractor trailer fire and a vehicle crash Tuesday morning were two separate incidents causing a traffic jam on Interstate 285 southbound near Decatur, according to Triple Team Traffic. TRAVEL ADVISORY due to a Tractor Trailer Fire on I-285/sb (Outer Loop) at I-20, on the right shoulder and a crash in the […]
Injuries reported in multi-car crash on I-285 NB in Atlanta
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
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 […]
18-Wheeler Crashes in Georgia: By the Numbers
Georgia depends on tractor-trailers and other large commercial trucks to ship much of the goods we need, but these vehicles can be incredibly dangerous to other drivers. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reports that there were 4,415 fatal crashes and another 107,000 crashes in which at least one person was injured in 2018. […]
When Documenting a Case of Suspected Elder Abuse, It Is Most Important to Follow These Steps
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, […]
What Is The Standard Contingency Fee for an Attorney?
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 […]
What Is Considered Pain and Suffering in an Accident When a Semi-Truck Is At Fault?
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?
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 […]
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