Robert 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 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 Hammers | November 14, 2024 | Georgia Law
Driving is a big responsibility. If you don’t take that responsibility seriously, you could end up needing a car accident attorney. 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 […]
Robert Hammers | November 11, 2024 | Car Accidents
The main goal of installing traffic and Atlanta red light cameras 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 3,800 people […]
Robert Hammers | November 4, 2024 | Personal Injury
How to get out of jury duty? 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. Whether it’s without the help of an Atlanta personal injury lawyer or a […]
Robert 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 Hammers | October 11, 2024 | Car Accidents
As you probably expect, car accidents in Atlanta are more common 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 car crashes in Georgia. Georgia Counties With The Most Fatal Accidents According […]
Robert 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 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 Hammers | September 6, 2024 | Car Accidents
No law says you must have a police report to file a claim for a Mableton car accident. 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 […]
