When you sustain damage or injury due to a commercial trucking accident, figuring out the right person or entity to sue can be a challenge. Is the driver at fault, or is the trucking company legally liable? Actually, it could
Texting and driving is an ongoing, dangerous problem on the roads today. The NHTSA estimates that approximately 660,000 of drivers are using mobile devices while driving during daylight hours, and some estimate the risk of accident increases by up to
Georgia law is a bit tricky with regard to dog bite liability. Unlike some other states in which the dog owner is effectively liable for any attack or injuries caused by the dog, here in Georgia the default assumption is
If you have a loved one who died as a result of someone else?s negligence or deliberate act, you or someone else in the surviving family may have grounds to file a?wrongful death suit. The process of filing a wrongful
In personal injury cases, one of the most important and most difficult aspects to prove is negligence. This is true whether we are talking about medical malpractice, slip-and-fall accidents, dog bites, vehicle collisions or other types of personal injury cases.
After a personal injury incident, your first meeting with a lawyer helps lay the groundwork of your case. During this meeting, you?ll share as many details of your accident as possible and present whatever evidence you have. The attorney will
Being involved in a vehicular collision can be jolting at best, and traumatic at worst. In the immediate moments after a car accident, it can be difficult to have the presence of mind to take steps to protect yourself and
If you?ve been in a vehicular accident in which the other driver is at fault, you may be legally entitled to damages. However, settlements are by no means guaranteed in car accident lawsuits, and many legitimate claims have?been lost because
A common question people ask after being involved in a car accident is: Do I need a lawyer? The quick and easy answer is: When in doubt, hire an attorney. The first consultation is usually free, and an honest personal
When determining loss in a personal injury case, its a relatively simple matter to calculate actual financial losses due to an accident, such as medical bills and lost wages. We refer to these as special damages because they can be
