Recent Blog Posts
Understanding Product Recalls and Defects
As a consumer, you should be able to trust the products you and your family use on a regular basis. Whether you are traveling in your vehicle or your child is playing with a toy, you deserve to feel safe. If you or a loved one has suffered any degree of injury while properly… Read More »
Pain and Suffering – Demystified
In some personal injury cases, a person who has experienced pain as a result of an injury may be awarded a type of compensation called “pain and suffering.” The court tries to assign a value to your pain, suffering, loss and inconvenience as you work, play with your kids, and live your life. Pain… Read More »
Insurance Claims Denied After Georgia Snowstorms
As the last of the snow finally melts from the two major Georgia snowstorms, we are hearing that a large number of insurers are denying car wreck claims caused by driver negligence on icy road conditions. This is a common practice by big insurance companies when a large-scale catastrophic event happens. A similar situation… Read More »
Lessons Learned From The Winter Storm That Paralyzed Georgia
On Tuesday, January 28th, a “surprise” winter storm wreaked havoc on Atlanta and the entire State of Georgia, making national headline news. What paralyzed much of the state was not the 2-3 inches of snow, but this recipe for disaster: Icy conditions Untreated roads Volume of drivers Time of day Georgia Interstates Become Parking… Read More »
It Can Wait®: A Campaign To Stop Texting While Driving
With more than enough distractions to keep Georgia drivers from focusing on the road, texting while driving is increasingly becoming a big temptation for drivers, especially teens. According to OnlineSchools.com, 13% of drivers ages 18-20 involved in car wrecks admitted to texting or talking on their mobile devices at the time of the crash…. Read More »
The Furious Repercussions of Driving Too Fast
‘Fast and Furious’ star Paul Walker’s sudden death involving a fatal wreck alerted our team to reinforce the importance of driving defensively and understanding the consequences of reckless distracted driving. According to the NY Daily News, the Porsche Carrera GT carrying Paul Walker and Walker’s business partner, Roger Rodas, wrecked due to excessive speed…. Read More »
5 Holiday Accidents to Avoid
The holidays are a time to celebrate with family and friends, but it can also be a dangerous time during which an accident or injury may come about. Many types of accidents can occur during the holidays. Our team of Macon personal injury law attorneys developed a short list of holiday accidents to avoid…. Read More »
Holiday Hazards To Avoid
The holidays are usually the time to celebrate with your loved ones and enjoy good company and great food at holiday parties. While the holidays can be joyous occasions, there are many holiday hazards that could affect you and your loved ones’ holiday, including personal injuries. Our team of Macon personal injury lawyers created… Read More »
Are You Aware of the Consequences of Distractions Behind the Wheel?
Are Americans distracted behind the wheel? In 1928, the US hit a new milestone: the number of deaths on the nation’s roadways surpassed 25,000. At that same time, George A. Parker was an appointed registrar of motor vehicles in Massachusetts. He found that Massachusetts contributed to 715 of the 25,000 deaths that year. Parker… Read More »
Personal Injury Case Mistakes: What’s the Worst Thing You Can Do?
While there are many different types of mistakes made in a personal injury case, the number one mistake anyone can make in any personal injury case is to lie or omit the truth. In every stage of a personal injury case, it’s the client’s responsibility to ensure they provide the correct facts and tell… Read More »