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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 […]
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 […]

What’s so Wrong About Running a Red Light?

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 […]

What Is Res Ipsa Loquitur?

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 […]

Did Icy Roads in Atlanta Cause My Accident?

Chances Are, It Was Not the Weather—It Was Another Driver’s Negligence We are well-known in Atlanta for not knowing how to handle inclement weather. In some ways, it is not their fault because ice and snow come so rarely in Atlanta. However, icy road conditions do not excuse a driver from negligence if they hurt […]

How to Survive a Motorcycle Crash

The 10 Steps You Must Take Surviving motorcycle crashes often means anticipating driver negligence and taking recommended safety precautions. However, you can do everything right and still suffer from serious injuries following motorcycle accidents. Wearing helmets, obtaining quality medical care, and attending training courses can help riders survive sudden crashes, but these safeguards cannot protect […]

How to Preserve Evidence for a Truck Accident Claim

If you or a loved one sustained an injury in a truck accident, the strength of the evidence that you present either to the insurance company or at trial would decide if you can receive compensation and how much you get. It follows that you need to have evidence when you submit your claim, or […]

Providing You With The Resources You Need To Build The Case You Deserve

Answers to questions personal injury accident victims frequently ask their attorney on a variety of topics [...]

Although insurance is prohibited from being mentioned at trial, it will permeate every aspect of your [...]

Handling your damaged car – getting it repaired or replaced, getting a rental car, and getting compensated for its lost value, are one of [...]

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