Personal Injury

Hurricane Florence, which rolled through the Carolinas and Virginia in mid-September 2018, left in its wake tremendous costs – both financially and emotionally. One estimate places the total property damage in these states at roughly $19 billion to $28.5 billion. As of this writing, Hurricane Michael is making its way up the Yucatan Peninsula, and…

If you spend any time in Georgia’s cities, you have come across a Bird: a dockless electric scooter capable of moving up to 15 mph. On the one hand, electric scooters could be helping to cut congestion (and emissions) on Georgia roadways; on the other hand, they’re a bit of a menace to pedestrians and…

The long, hot summer is here in Georgia. The days are longer, and the sun is brighter. Some of us like to stay inside with comfortable air conditioning, but many of us like to get out and enjoy the weather. However, summertime puts us at risk for specific types of accidents, and we want your…

With summer fully upon us, it’s time to take advantage of the many outdoor activities Georgia has to offer. Whether it’s biking at Skidaway Island State Park, fly fishing on the Chattahoochee River or rock climbing at Tallulah Gorge, our state is full of adventures for anyone who’s willing to look. One popular activity for…

 What do personal injury lawyers do? What we do is we work for our clients. We look at a case, we investigate what happened, and then we apprise the client of what their options are. I think the most fulfilling things that we do as personal injury lawyers here at our firm, and we…

 If someone has hurt you or harmed your family, then you need a personal injury lawyer. You need someone who can do a variety of things. The most important thing that a personal injury lawyer should be doing is giving the client options. I see lawyers that advertise on TV and they say, “Well,…

 The types of questions that you want to ask a personal injury lawyer that might be handling your case is, what is the experience of that lawyer in doing cases like yours? Have they actually worked up a case and taken a case like yours to trial and actually try it to verdict with…

On Saturday, March 17, a deck at the Rogue Water Tap House on MLK Jr. Boulevard and West Congress Street in Savannah, Ga. collapsed, falling 12 feet onto an outside seating area below and sending 14 people to the hospital – two with serious injuries. Per WTOC, Chatham EMS were on the scene within minutes,…

In 2016, more than 53 million vehicles were recalled in the United States – a record high. In October of this year, Playtex recalled 3.6 million defective children’s plates, cups and bowls. There have been multiple food recalls this year, citing anything from possible listeria contamination to misbranding to “products produced without benefit of inspection.”…

Every year, thousands of pedestrians lose their lives when struck by vehicles on the Georgia roadways. As reported by the Centers for Disease Control, more than 5,000 pedestrians were killed nationwide in 2015. In addition, more than 120,000 received emergency medical treatment for their accident-related injuries. These victims are forced to endure severe physical harm,…

Georgia’s public schools are already back in session (much to our children’s chagrin, it appears), but summer as a season still lingers. For many families, that means weekend trips to the shore, or afternoons playing in a pool or in the sand, listening to music and eating the best barbeque in the country. Summer camp…

On Monday, August 14th, another woman lost her life doing what she loved for the film industry. Road racer Joi “SJ” Harris was killed on the set of Deadpool 2 while performing a stunt on her motorcycle. This was her first film role as a stunt person. The Vancouver Sun reported that “Witnesses say the…

It’s summertime and what better way to spend a day than enjoying food, fun, and rides at your local amusement park. Georgia residents have a variety of options when it comes to the excitement of roller coasters. Unfortunately for some thrill seekers, these attractions can quickly turn from fun to terror, especially when coasters are…

We just commemorated America’s independence and, true to tradition, many people celebrated the holiday with fireworks. Whether watching government-sponsored displays or experimenting with store-bought firecrackers, these attention-grabbing pyrotechnics can be dangerous if handled negligently. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimated four fireworks-related deaths and 11,100 injuries during the 2016 calendar year. Of the reported…

Even the most experienced jumpers can fall victim to a fatal skydiving accident. According to the Associated Press, 49-year-old Joseph Bennet—an instructor with more than 6,000 jumps under his belt—tragically died on June 10, 2017 during a parachute landing in Monroe, GA. Bennet lived in Buford and worked for Skydive Monroe. The company’s owner, Bill…

More than 14 million minimally invasive cosmetic procedures take place each year, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. These procedures range from hair removal and facial peels to Botox injections and microdermabrasion. Experts credit affordability and availability for this increased popularity, but consumers also appreciate that these procedures are less invasive, generally only…

Self-balancing scooters, known as hoverboards, are the type of toy we adults dreamed of growing up. However, these devices have been responsible for a number of injuries and property damage in recent years and, most recently, the tragic death of a three-year-old girl in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that over…

The effects of a severe burn injury are painful and lasting. Not only are victims subjected to excruciating pain and prolonged recovery times, but they are also forced to deal with the mental scars of permanent disfigurement.  Medical professionals classify burns as first, second, or third degree injuries. Third degree burns are the most severe,…

Common carriers transport products or people from one location to another. Trucks, boats, trains, planes, and various methods of public transportation may classify as common carriers. When these vehicles are involved in serious crashes, the resulting injuries can be extremely severe and widespread. In addition, several individuals or companies may share responsibility, which can make…

Litigation stemming from the surgical insertion of transvaginal mesh in women has dramatically increased over the years as there has been a steady increase in the number of women reporting severe injuries stemming from the use of the device. This spike in lawsuits has led the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to address the inherent risks associated with the utilization…