Georgia cell phone law makes it illegal in Georgia to hold a cell phone and talk while driving. Instead, if you talk and drive, you must do so hands-free via Bluetooth or some other hands-free device. Distracted Driving Statistics According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, 1,549 people died on Georgia roads in 2017. That’s… Learn more about Georgia Cell Phone Law
Personal Injury Law Blog
How much is my car accident case worth?
This is probably the most frequently asked question of personal injury lawyers, but one of the most difficult to answer definitively. While a lawyer can explain how they came up with an amount of what they think your case is worth, they can’t tell you exactly how much your case is worth. If you’ve hired… Learn more about How much is my car accident case worth?
Top 5 Reasons to Hire a Local Injury Lawyer
As an accident lawyer in Macon, Georgia who has represented injured people for over 20 years, I have seen the advantages of choosing experienced, local injury lawyers to represent you in a personal injury or wrongful death case. While technology has made it easier for out-of-town attorneys to market to local clients, there is no… Learn more about Top 5 Reasons to Hire a Local Injury Lawyer
The Average Personal Injury Settlement
As an injury attorney, it would be great to be able to tell a client upfront how much money they can expect to get from a personal injury settlement. Unfortunately, there isn’t a crystal ball to give out that information. Instead, we can only give estimates based on past case results and experience. According to… Learn more about The Average Personal Injury Settlement
Holiday Car Accidents & Tips to Avoid Them
The Holidays are upon us. And while the coronavirus pandemic may have changed our travel plans for the season, many people will still be traveling by car to see family and friends. As always, with an increase in travel, comes an increase in accidents and injuries. Holiday Travel and the Risks of Driving With the… Learn more about Holiday Car Accidents & Tips to Avoid Them
What is a personal injury?
What is a Personal Injury? A personal injury is a physical injury that happens to a person instead of an injury to property. For example, if you damage your back in an auto accident, you have a personal injury. But if a tree falls on your car, that’s damage to property. What is a Personal… Learn more about What is a personal injury?
3 Reasons to Hire a Lawyer After Your Car Accident
When you have been injured in a car accident you have two choices: Handle the claim on your own, which means dealing with the insurance adjuster yourself; or Hire a car accident lawyer who will handle everything for you, and who is experienced dealing with claims adjusters. There are a few things to consider when… Learn more about 3 Reasons to Hire a Lawyer After Your Car Accident
With the Growing Popularity of Drones Comes an Increased Likelihood of Accidents and Personal Injuries
The popularity and use of unmanned aircraft systems, or drones, has exploded in recent years. With their increased use comes an increased concern for safety and privacy and a greater likelihood of someone suffering a personal injury as a result of a drone accident. Drones are used for many reasons: search & rescue, wildlife tracking,… Learn more about With the Growing Popularity of Drones Comes an Increased Likelihood of Accidents and Personal Injuries
Uninsured Driver Hit by Insured Driver
If you were injured in a car wreck in Georgia that wasn’t your fault but were driving without insurance, can you file a lawsuit and recover money for your injuries? Georgia law requires that every driver in Georgia carry a minimum basic auto insurance policy. The type of insurance you are required to have is… Learn more about Uninsured Driver Hit by Insured Driver
Why You Should Hire an Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer to Handle Your Injury Case
Most people wouldn’t let a proctologist handle their brain surgery. Instead, they would probably want a brain surgeon with lots of experience doing … well … doing their brain surgery. So why do people who have been injured in an accident let a lawyer handle their injury case whose practice and experience doesn’t focus on… Learn more about Why You Should Hire an Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer to Handle Your Injury Case
Before You Settle Your Personal Injury Case, Make Sure to Understand These 3 Things
People often call our injury firm with stories like this one: “I received a settlement of $50,000 in my personal injury case, but after attorney fees, expenses and reimbursements, I was left with almost nothing, what can I do?” As a personal injury lawyer, I find these stories heartbreaking because clients who are injured should… Learn more about Before You Settle Your Personal Injury Case, Make Sure to Understand These 3 Things
Car Accident While Social Distancing? Be Prepared and Know What to Do
A car accident is stressful at any time, but being in a car accident while social distancing adds a whole other level of concern. Our roads are less congested right now, and most people are sheltering at home, but we still must venture out for essential items, such as food, prescriptions, etc. Although traffic has… Learn more about Car Accident While Social Distancing? Be Prepared and Know What to Do
Pedestrian Accidents
Macon’s big sidewalks downtown encourage walking, and like many other Maconites, I enjoy taking advantage of them when the weather is good. Unfortunately, drivers sometimes don’t stop for pedestrians who have the right-of-way. While walking the other day, I was almost hit by an SUV while attempting to safely cross the street at a well-marked… Learn more about Pedestrian Accidents
Hurt in a Car Wreck by an Uninsured Driver
Anyone in an auto accident, especially one caused by an uninsured driver, knows how difficult it can be to recover for injuries and property damage. Car wrecks involving an uninsured, at-fault driver may give the insurance adjuster an excuse to try to deny your claim. An experienced car wreck attorney who understands how to handle… Learn more about Hurt in a Car Wreck by an Uninsured Driver
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injuries occur when a person’s head hits an object or when an object penetrates the skull and enters the brain. Brain injuries can be terrifying, and depending on their severity, may require lifelong care. Anyone whose loved one has suffered from a traumatic brain injury knows how difficult it can be to provide… Learn more about Traumatic Brain Injury
Car Accident Witnesses and Why They Are Important to Your Injury Case
When a car accident involves two or more vehicles and the only witnesses are the people involved in the accident, then it can sometimes be difficult to determine who was at fault. Having an unbiased, “third-party” witness, someone who saw the accident happen but who wasn’t involved in the accident, can be crucial to the… Learn more about Car Accident Witnesses and Why They Are Important to Your Injury Case
High-Speed Police Chase
What happens if you are injured in Georgia from a high-speed police chase? Can you sue law enforcement for your injuries? Can you Sue Law Enforcement Law enforcement in Georgia is protected by what is known as qualified immunity. This sometimes makes it difficult but not impossible to sue. Qualified immunity is a legal doctrine… Learn more about High-Speed Police Chase
How to Survive a Rollover Crash
Rollovers account for only about 2% of auto accidents but 35% of all traffic fatalities. They don’t happen as often as other accidents, but when they do, they can result in severe injuries. Because rollover accidents are often complex cases, an experienced accident attorney can help to prove fault and recover fully for damages to… Learn more about How to Survive a Rollover Crash
How to Get Car Accident Reports in Georgia
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… Learn more about How to Get Car Accident Reports in Georgia
Late Appearing Car Accident Injuries
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… Learn more about Late Appearing Car Accident Injuries
