Car Accidents Caused by Brake-Checking in Georgia
Brake-checking occurs when a driver purposely slows down or stops without warning – often to cause the driver behind them to rear-end their car. In most rear-end collisions, the driver in the rear will be presumed responsible for the collision, but brake-checking can be an exception. Drivers that deliberately brake-check are intentionally causing or inviting…
Read MoreWhat are Structured Settlements?
Structured settlements can be used in personal injury cases where the victim is not able to handle their financial affairs. Common examples include minors and adults with cognitive disabilities. Instead of paying the victim a single lump sum, the settlement funds are placed into an annuity by the insurance company – and then the annuity…
Read MoreTragic Explosion at Tyson Foods Kills One
A boiler at the Tyson Foods facility in Camilla, Georgia, exploded last Thursday, December 26, 2024. The blast killed one and injured several employees. The cause is now under investigation. This deadly incident at Tyson Foods exposes the risks involved in industrial work. Victims of these accidents can suffer serious injuries and even death. When…
Read MoreHow Our Atlanta Attorneys Won a $47 Million Verdict for a Client with a Spinal Injury
On a June afternoon in 2000, life changed forever for six-year-old Kelsey Sasser and her family. Kelseywas riding in the rear center seat of her mother’s 2000 Lincoln LS sedan which featured fold-down rear seats to provide access to the trunk. Those rear seats led to a devastating tragedy when the vehicle Kelsey was riding…
Read MoreAre You a Victim of Nursing Home Neglect in Atlanta? Your Rights Explained
When you entrust a nursing home with the care of your loved one, you expect them to provide a safe, nurturing environment with the proper attention and medical support. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect are a reality for many families in the Atlanta area. If you suspect your loved one is being neglected, it’s…
Read MoreEarly Morning Collision On I-285 Kills One, Injures Another
On September 2, shortly before 4:00 am, one person died, and another was injured in a two-vehicle collision on I-285 West near Ashford Dunwoody Road. According to Rough Draft Atlanta, the Dunwoody Police Department reported that officers arrived at the scene to find the driver and one passenger trapped in a white Scion. The collision…
Read MoreTragic Dock Collapse Claims Seven Lives on Sapelo Island
Tragic Dock Collapse Claims Seven Lives on Sapelo Island If you or a family member suffered a loss resulting from the Sapelo Island dock collapse, call us today Free Case Evaluation Name*Email* Phone*Briefly describe how you or your loved one has been injured*CAPTCHA Δ Tragic Dock Collapse Claims Seven Lives on Sapelo Island At least…
Read More19 DeKalb County Students Hospitalized After Bus Crash
On August 28, a River Road school bus crash sent 19 DeKalb County students to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The bus driver was not seriously injured. According to Fox 5 Atlanta, the incident occurred around 8 a.m. as the bus was en route to Salem Middle School. School officials reported that the bus was…
Read MoreFive Injured and One Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash in DeKalb County
The Dunwoody Police Department (DPD) reports that one person was killed and five more were injured in a multi-vehicle accident on I-285 in DeKalb County. According to Atlanta News First, officers responded to the crash at 4:43 a.m. on I-285 westbound at Chamblee Dunwoody Road, where they found six vehicles involved. Initially, three vehicles collided,…
Read MoreAppellate Court Affirms $35 Million Verdict Against City of Milton
Last year, Harris Lowry Manton prevailed at trial, securing a $35 million jury verdict for the family of Josh Chang, a Yale University senior killed in a tragic car crash in 2016. The defendant, the City of Milton, appealed the verdict. On September 16, 2024, the Georgia Court of Appeals upheld the decision, which was…
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