If you were injured in an accident with a drunk driver, you may already be aware that you could be eligible to seek compensation through either a claim with the drunk driver’s insurance company or through a personal injury lawsuit. The realization that the drunk driver has actually been convicted criminally of DUI is a […]

Summer is a time of sunshine and adventures with friends and family. However, it is also the time of year when the risk of a car accident increases for a number of reasons. Here is a look at five of those reasons. 1. The Newest Drivers Are Spending More Time on the Road In the […]

Cell phone use while driving, including making phone calls and texting, is a form of distracted driving that can lead to serious motor vehicle collisions. Georgia law imposes regulations on cell phone use by motor vehicle drivers, including truck drivers, who operate their vehicles on Georgia roadways. There are also some special regulations that apply […]

The Supreme Court of Georgia decides whether a landlord can be held liable for tenant’s dog attack when the landlord failed to repair a broken backyard gate. In Tyner v. Matta-Troncoso, S18G0364 (2019), a dog bite lawsuit, the Supreme Court of Georgia decided whether a landlord’s motion for summary judgment was erroneously reversed by the […]

Car accidents in Gwinnett County, Georgia, can result in serious injuries, including soft tissue injuries, broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, paralysis, and death. If you or someone you love has been involved in a car crash that was caused by a negligent driver, then you may be eligible to recover several different […]

It’s May—and that means it’s also Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The Georgia Department of Driver Services wants to remind drivers to pay extra attention to motorcycles on the road this month—and the organization offers resources to help improve the outcome for motorcycles on the road. Compared to cars and other, larger vehicles that offer more […]

It’s the scenario that every driver on the road hopes never happens to them – you’re in an accident that involves a large truck. The dangers of colliding with a truck are too numerous to count, and there is a high risk of being seriously hurt or killed in this situation. The emotional trauma and […]

Although driving while on prescription medication doesn’t have the same social implications as driving under the influence of alcohol, it can be equally if not more dangerous. Many prescription drugs have specific warning labels that indicate those who are taking them should not operate a vehicle. Depending on the side effects of the medication, driving […]

The days and weeks after a serious car accident can be extremely hectic, especially if you suffered injuries. Between medical care, follow-up appointments, letting work know you’ll be out, and vehicle repairs, it’s easy to put off retaining an attorney to represent you. If the weeks have stretched into months and you’ve started handling your […]

Uber and similar ridesharing services like Lyft and Curb have fundamentally changed the way we get around and made life easier for millions of people in Atlanta and around the world. Uber drivers can get into accidents just like anyone else, however, and people who suffer injuries in crashes involving Ubers often are confused as […]