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WHAT HAPPENS AFTER AN ACCIDENT, THE ROAD AHEAD It takes mere seconds for a car accident to happen. The effects of the accident linger long after the police arrive to clear the scene. While you should be working on recovery, instead you’re torn between the countless problems that arise after an accident. Medical bills, transportation to your doctor visits, rehabilitation...

SHARE, TWEET, UPDATE, REGRAM Every day new apps are created to increase our communication and connectivity. With one tap you can talk to a friend on the other side of the world and live stream your conversation. Being in constant contact has created an online presence with no walls. You check in at the restaurant you go to on date night, upload...

It’s “Summertime and the living is easy.” You’ve saved up vacation days and are ready to head out of town to relax with family, friends, or to explore on your own. Perhaps you’re taking a cruise around the Caribbean or backpacking in Peru, maybe you’re going down to Florida to soak up some sun and enjoy the beach life. Your...

If you are injured in an incident, then you have the right to seek compensation. However, it is not always possible or obvious to start the process as soon as the event happens. In Georgia, there is a time cap within which you are expected to file any personal injury lawsuit. This cap is called a statute of limitations, and...

Personal injury claims are built on a foundation of identifying the negligence of another party. You won’t be able to recover compensation unless you can prove another party is responsible for your injuries. Documenting evidence from the scene of the incident, along with keeping the detail of the effects of your injury, will play an important role in your case....

This summer, scooters appeared in the streets of metro Atlanta seemingly overnight. Rolled out in force across the country, e-scooters have become a grey area regarding personal injury claims and in terms of the local ordinance. What happens if you’re injured while riding an e-scooter or if you’re injured by someone riding an e-scooter? With ERs seeing a rise in...

Bird, Lime and Spin are taking over Atlanta and other cities with electric scooters. Many riders see these vehicles as environmentally friendly alternatives to automobiles and traffic congestion. But others are beginning to see the safety hazards that come with dockless scooters scattered about the city. Atlanta has taken steps to ensure better safety for users, pedestrians, and motorists. In January 2019, the...

After an injury or automobile accident, you’ll likely be dealing with an insurance company. A personal injury lawyer may be able to assist you with handling these communications. Whether you retain legal counsel or not, you should beware of these tricks the insurance companies may use against you. Recorded statements. The insurance company will call you regarding your accident or injury. Be careful. There is some...

Witnesses to an injury or accident include both the victim and any number of third parties. You and other individuals can testify as to the facts and events leading to the incident itself. There’s another set of individuals who can testify to more technical or scientific matters surrounding your case. These are the expert witnesses, and they play a critical...

Summer is here, and that means vacationers in Georgia will be visiting swimming pools at hotels, beaches and private residences. Swimming pool accidents remain a major cause of injury for many Americans. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that about 390 people drown each year in a pool or spa. According to the Centers for Disease Control, one in five...