Robert M. Hammers | July 16, 2024 | Personal Injury
The timeline for receiving a personal injury settlement check in Atlanta depends on the facts and circumstances of your case. A check could arrive in a few weeks or a few months. Sometimes, a personal injury settlement check may not arrive for a year or longer. According to Atlanta personal injury lawyers, here are some […]
Robert M. Hammers | July 4, 2024 | Car Accidents
If you seek to file a car accident claim in Georgia, be aware that you don’t have unlimited time to file a lawsuit. Georgia has an interest in seeing to it that people file their claims within a reasonable time. Consequently, the legislature has enacted a statute of limitations, with numerous exceptions that cover certain […]
Robert M. Hammers | June 18, 2024 | Personal Injury
If you are involved in a personal injury case, understanding the financial implications of a settlement may be crucial since most claims are settled out of court. Settlements are meant to compensate you for various damages, but different factors influence the final amount that goes into your pocket. An Atlanta personal injury attorney can help […]
Robert M. Hammers | June 5, 2024 | Car Accidents
After some years of decline, The City in a Forest — Atlanta, Georgia — has reclaimed its status as a home to more than half a million citizens. Its neighborhoods are filled with great local restaurants, and the real estate market is booming. Traffic, however, leaves quite a bit to desire. After all, congested roads […]
Robert M. Hammers | June 5, 2024 | Car Accidents
For the last several years, Fulton County (and Atlanta, by connection) has led the state of Georgia in traffic crash fatalities. Despite your best efforts to drive safely, you might find yourself on the receiving end of one of these incidents, suffering severe, life-altering injuries. Of course, in the moments following a car accident, you’ll […]
Robert M. Hammers | April 18, 2024 | Car Accidents
An Atlanta car accident lawyer becomes your ally in the chaos after a car crash. A lawyer’s main job is to advocate for your rights and obtain compensation for your losses. If you have been involved in a car accident, an Atlanta car accident lawyer can help you build your case. Car accident attorneys seek […]
Robert M. Hammers | April 18, 2024 | Personal Injury
Recently, Andy Miller with Georgia Health News and Brenda Goodman with WebMD published an article discussing ethylene oxide (EtO) and its illegal release from certain chemical plants in the state. The two plants in question are the BD Bard plant located in Covington and the Sterigenics plant in Smyrna. If you live in either of […]
Robert M. Hammers | April 18, 2024 | Car Accidents
If you’ve been involved in a minor car accident, you might wonder whether you need to hire an Atlanta car accident attorney. While not every case requires legal representation, it’s almost always at least worth your time to contact a lawyer for a free consultation and learn about your options. To clarify matters, however, let’s […]
Robert M. Hammers | May 21, 2020 | Español
La CDC estima que nueve personas mueren todos los días como resultado de accidentes que envuelven conductores distraídos. Manejar distraído es muy común. Mientras muchas personas piensan que manejar distraído incluye solamente el uso del celular, la realidad es que el manejo distraído incluye cualquier cosa que te haga quitar la vista del camino. Un reporte de […]
Robert M. Hammers | May 20, 2020 | Español
Ya has llegado al final de tu demanda por lesiones personales. Ya sea que llegaste a un acuerdo o te fuiste a juicio, y has recibido una compensación monetaria significante. Después del estrés de tu demanda, estás listo para terminar y seguir adelante con tu vida. ¿Pero qué pasa con el IRS? Con la temporada […]