Can I recover for the wrongful death of my mother or father?
If someone’s mother or father dies due to the negligence of another person, the children may be able to recover for the wrongful death of their …
Why You Should Never Leave an Accident Without A Police Report
Georgia law requires you to stop at the scene of an accident involving injury, death, or damage to a vehicle (O.C.G.A §40-6-270). It …
What to Expect During Your Consultation with a Personal Injury Lawyer
Nearly all lawyers offer a free first appointment, also known as a consultation. These meetings involve you describing your case to a licensed personal injury attorney and learning …
Investigating the Scene of the Accident
You were injured in a car accident. It seems obvious to you that it wasn’t your fault, but you still need to prove it. Otherwise, your personal injury …
What is Pain and Suffering Worth?
Under most circumstances, people who are wrongfully injured by others are entitled to receive “compensatory damages” from the wrongdoer. In an injury case, “compensatory damages” refers to an amount …
Is the Minimum Enough?
In Georgia, drivers are required to maintain automobile liability insurance coverage in exchange for the privilege of driving on Georgia’s public roads and highways. The Georgia Insurance Commissioner’s Office defines …
Give the Big Yellow Bus Respect — and Save a Child’s Life
Now that kids are back in school, Georgia’s roads and highways are once again teeming with the bright, orangish-yellow buses that ferry children to and from school. Nearly the size …