Jarome Gautreaux

As a car accident attorney handling auto accident and other personal injury cases in Macon and across the state of Georgia, I regularly talk to people who have been in a car wreck and need help.  One of the first things I tell them is to get a copy of the police report from the… Continue Reading about How to Get Car Accident Reports in Georgia

Any car accident, even a minor one, can cause injury. Some people realize immediately after an auto accident that they’ve been injured. Others walk away thinking they’ve avoided injury, only to realize hours or even days later that they are experiencing pain and are not okay. Sometimes, because of the rush of adrenaline we experience… Continue Reading about Late Appearing Car Accident Injuries

Fireworks are thrilling to watch and can be fun for celebrating July 4th festivities, but they are also dangerous and must be handled appropriately and with caution. Fireworks Injury Statistics According to the Annual Report by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the following fireworks-related statistics were reported during 2018: There were five nonoccupational fireworks-related deaths… Continue Reading about Don’t be the Victim of Fireworks Injuries

Bed Sores Should Not Occur in a Nursing Home or Hospital A patient who has been evaluated for bed sore risk factors and is being regularly and properly cared for should never develop bedsores in a nursing home or hospital. Bed sores, also referred to as pressure ulcers and decubitus ulcers, appear on skin that… Continue Reading about Can You Sue a Nursing Home for Bed Sores?

Now that your case has settled and you’ve been awarded money for your injury, how long does it take to get your money, and how much of the settlement amount will you get? Both of those answers depend upon the terms of your settlement agreement and the upfront contract you signed with your lawyer. Usually,… Continue Reading about Personal Injury Settlement Check Timeline

Nowadays, people want to keep their friends and family updated instantly with what’s happening in their lives. A popular way to do so is to display what’s happening on social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. This can be fun most of the time; but how can it affect your case if you… Continue Reading about How Social Media Can Affect Your Personal Injury Claim

Part of the appeal of riding motorcycles is the freedom it provides on the open road. That same freedom, however, provides little protection if you’re in an accident. Unlike 4-wheeled cars and trucks, which have a steel frame and body, as well as seatbelts, airbags and other safety mechanisms to protect its occupants, motorcyclists are… Continue Reading about Georgia Motorcycle Accidents

Signs You’ve Had a Stroke The unexpected, sudden death of actor Luke Perry has brought to light the severity of strokes and  the warning signs that everyone should be aware of. According to the American Heart Association, someone in the US has a stroke every 40 seconds on average. In 2016, stroke accounted for about 1… Continue Reading about Medical Misdiagnosis Cases

Not every personal injury case goes to trial. In Georgia, most auto accident claims are settled before a lawsuit is even filed. However, if the interested parties can’t agree on a settlement amount, or if they can’t agree on who’s at fault, then it’s likely that the plaintiff’s lawyer will file a lawsuit and let… Continue Reading about Car Accident Lawsuit Process

A personal injury is an injury to a person as opposed to property. It is when a person has suffered an injury, and another person is legally responsible for that injury. There are several ways that a person can suffer a personal injury. From an Accident – such as a car or truck accident, an… Continue Reading about Personal Injury Law Basics