The Brauns Blog: Where Personal Injury Law Meets Life

Some personal injury cases take as little as a few weeks to settle, while others may take many months—or even years—to reach a favorable settlement.   The length of time it takes a personal injury case to settle depends primarily on: Whether fault (or liability) is being disputed by the at-fault party’s insurance company The […]

As a college student, you have enough to worry about, such as making it to class on time, being prepared for your exams, and finishing that big paper on time. The last thing you would ever think you need to worry about is getting hit by a vehicle at college. Unfortunately, it happens far too […]

In Georgia, anyone who is hurt or suffers other losses in a car crash that someone else caused has a legal right to pursue financial compensation from them. And being involved in a motor vehicle crash can lead to significant medical expenses, and if you have to take off work while you’re recovering, you could […]

Car accidents commonly lead to serious injuries, including those that affect the back and spine. One of the most common spinal injuries that many car accident victims suffer from is spinal stenosis. This lower back injury can have severe, debilitating symptoms, which can prevent patients from working and enjoying daily activities. Medical intervention is crucial […]

If you were injured in a motorcycle accident in Georgia that someone else caused, you could be entitled to recover compensation for losses you suffered, including medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. But what if you weren’t wearing a helmet at the time of the accident? Helmet-use is often a point of contention […]

If your loved one was killed in an auto accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence, you could be entitled to recover compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit. Below, we will review the steps in a wrongful death lawsuit and what you can do if your loved one has died from a car accident […]

In Georgia, if you are injured as a result of another person’s negligence, you have a legal right to pursue compensation from them through a personal injury lawsuit. However, bringing a civil lawsuit can take time. If you’ve been injured, you (or your attorney) will need to gather evidence to support your claim, calculate your […]

According to a new report released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), vehicles with automated driving systems have been linked to a number of recent collisions. Tragically, a small portion of those crashes turned out to be fatal. Manufacturers and operators of vehicles with SAE Level 2 ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) are […]

Many Americans celebrate the Fourth of July by shooting off fireworks, and that is certainly true in Georgia. Still, while fireworks can be a fun source of entertainment, they can also be dangerous, especially when they are improperly handled or when alcohol consumption is involved. If you were hurt in a fireworks accident that occurred […]

Every day, people across Georgia are bitten by dogs. In many cases, the dog is unknown to the victim, or at least unfamiliar to them. But even familiar dogs can lash out if they feel threatened or scared. If you were bitten by a dog in Georgia, you might need to receive medical treatment, which […]