Atlanta Personal Injury Blog

Robert M. Hammers | December 6, 2024 | Other

Atlanta is home to over 510,000 residents. The city ranks 10th nationally in economic output with significant infrastructure. Despite this, Atlanta approaches winter weather preparedness differently from most northern cities. These differences are largely due to the region’s mild climate. While cities like Boston and Chicago maintain extensive snow removal fleets and salt reserves, Atlanta […]

Robert M. Hammers | November 26, 2024 | Personal Injury

Suppose you’ve come across the title “Esquire” after a personal injury lawyer’s name, on a lawyer’s business correspondence, or in someone’s professional designation. In that case, you may have wondered: What exactly does “Esquire” mean? It is helpful to understand the historical and contemporary usage of the term, its significance in the legal profession, and how […]

Robert M. Hammers | November 14, 2024 | Georgia Law

Driving is a big responsibility. If you don’t take that responsibility seriously, you could end up in a car accident. Georgia uses a point system to help enforce driving laws designed to protect drivers and passengers from harm. This system assigns points to your license whenever you violate driving laws. If you get too many […]

Robert M. Hammers | November 11, 2024 | Car Accidents

The main goal of installing traffic and red light cameras in Atlanta is to reduce the number of crashes at signaled intersections. Red light running crashes cause about 800 traffic deaths every year in the United States. In Georgia, there are approximately 5,200 red light running accidents, resulting in an average of 25 deaths and […]

Robert M. Hammers | November 4, 2024 | Personal Injury

Serving on a jury when a court calls upon you to do so is a civic duty for all adult Americans. Nevertheless, serving on a jury can take time, and it doesn’t pay very well. In personal injury, cases involving medical malpractice, wrongful death, and mass torts can take a long time to resolve. So, […]

Robert M. Hammers | October 22, 2024 | Car Accidents

Anyone purchasing a vehicle must carefully weigh factors like size, comfort, appearance, performance, and cost. However, one of the most important considerations for many consumers is safety. Fortunately, it’s not hard to find the safest car brands in the world — trusted organizations like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute […]

Robert M. Hammers | October 11, 2024 | Car Accidents

As you probably expect, Atlanta has more car accidents than any other city in Georgia due to its size. However, some Georgia cities with the highest number of crashes may surprise you. Here are the counties and cities with the most motor vehicle accidents in Georgia.  Georgia Counties With The Most Fatal Accidents According to […]

Robert M. Hammers | October 4, 2024 | Personal Injury

If a fun day at Zoo Atlanta is turned upside down because your child gets injured, it’s natural to be worried about what to do next. Understanding your legal options to protect your child’s rights and pursue potential compensation for their injuries will become important. An Atlanta personal injury attorney may be able to help […]

Robert M. Hammers | September 13, 2024 | Car Accidents

In 2021, nearly 400,000 car crashes occurred in Georgia. Only around 7,000 resulted in serious injuries, and a little less than 1,700 resulted in fatalities. Of course, to say “only” is an understatement, though. These accidents still account for the loss of hundreds of lives and an abundance of lives that are forever changed. Should […]

Robert M. Hammers | September 6, 2024 | Car Accidents

No law says you must have a police report to file a car accident claim in Georgia. However, proving the legal elements required to win a claim can be more challenging without a police report. Furthermore, Georgia law requires drivers to report most car accidents to the police. Therefore, it is better to err on […]