Motor Vehicle Collisions
Why You Shouldn’t Tweet About Your Injury Case
In a few short years, social media has become an inescapable addition to our lives. Each day, one of the first and last things we do include browsing and sharing news and photos with our networks. While these habits are part of our daily routine, in the midst of a personal injury case, it’s advisable […]
Driving with Trucks: Tracy Morgan
On June 7, 2014, former Saturday Night Live comedian Tracy Morgan was traveling in a limo bus near Trenton, New Jersey, when he was involved in a six-car accident on the New Jersey Turnpike. He was returning from a performance in Delaware when he was struck from behind by a tractor-trailer. The crash killed friend […]
Stay Safe When Vacationing
Vacation season is coming up, which means many will soon be getting a much-needed escape from the winter blues! But vacation time also presents plenty of opportunities for motor vehicle accidents, break-ins, identity theft, and assault. To avoid falling victim to any vehicular injuries or crimes this vacation season, read our four foolproof tips for […]
10 Tips for Safe Travels this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving feasts and days spent with family mark the official start to our holiday season each year. According to the Department of Transportation, Thanksgiving is also the busiest time of the year, with more than 35 million people traveling by car to visit family and friends. Combine distractions of a family road trip and an […]
It was Only a Fender Bender
In 2009, there were 10.8 million motor vehicle accidents in the United States. Let that number sink in for a minute. That’s 10.8 million reasons to know your rights when you find yourself in a car accident, specifically a fender bender. The name itself implies the minor amount of damage involved in such accidents. However, […]
BUIs – Don’t Drink & Drive.
Summer activities are once again kicking off at full force in Georgia. Over the past couple of months, thousands of Georgians have enjoyed walk off wins at Turner Field, thrilling rides at Six Flags over Georgia, adventurous and refreshing weekends at White Water theme park, and fun-filled fishing excursions along the Chattahoochee river. Nevertheless, as […]
DUIs
Most every adult has had a drink and then driven a car at least once – especially in cities like Atlanta, where public transit is semi-reliable at best, and cabs are hard to come by. This does not excuse drunk driving. However, many times a sober driver who may have had just one or two […]
Discovering the Story in a Personal Injury Case
This is easier said than done. Much of the work that goes into preparing a case for trial is getting to know our clients, their families, their friends — what makes them tick? But this is only half of it. You also have to get to know the wrongdoer just as well in order to […]
Jury Awards North Carolina Couple $1.7 Million in Unborn Son’s Death
A North Carolina jury recently awarded a young couple $1.7 million in a lawsuit against a local restaurant, Eddie’s Place. On October 20, 2010, 25-year-old David Canter Huffman was speeding after leaving the restaurant and crossed over the center line and hit Matt and Meredith Eastridge’s car. Mr. Huffman died in the crash as […]
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