Personal Injury

Protection under the “Bad Faith” Statute

April 24, 2020

Thousands of lawsuits are filed within the U.S. court system every year. Leading up to the filings, clients are left to ponder whether the settlement will be worth their time. Depending on the nature of the case, the litigating attorney may shout a resounding “Yes!” Consider the case of Central […]

Personal Injury

Car Accident Victim? Beware of Runners/Ambulance Chasers.

February 21, 2020

Two DeKalb County police officers are facing charges for illegally selling thousands of police reports for personal gain. Obtaining a police report immediately following a motor vehicle accident is an important step of the injury claim process. The report typically contains valuable insurance information and establishes the at-fault driver. These […]

Personal Injury

Atlanta Police Red Lights Police Pursuits

January 20, 2020

Atlanta Police Chief, Erika Shields, announced in early January 2020 that the City of Atlanta will halt all vehicle chases temporary while the department reviews its protocol. Chief Shields’ response comes shortly after two recent deadly crashes involving police chases. Shields and other local law enforcement officials are seeking the […]

Personal Injury

Negligent Security: Determining Whether You Need to Sue a Person or a Corporation

December 16, 2019

Georgia law holds the owner of an establishment legally responsible for ensuring the safety of patrons and guests. Whether a criminal act of violence, such as a robbery or shooting, occurs within or without the walls of a commercial business or residential complex, the establishment’s owner or the tenant of […]

Personal Injury

Just Say “No” to Ambulance Chasers

November 11, 2019

Car wreck victims often become instant targets for case runners. Case runners, also known as “ambulance chasers”, “cappers” or “steerers” are paid to collect and distribute the personal information of individuals involved in an auto accident or personal injury case. Information such as a person’s name and phone number is […]