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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Car wreck victims should consider whether or not they should hire a lawyer to handle their claim. In some instances, particularly if there is no injury, attorney representation may not be the best resolution. Oftentimes the insurance company will offer to settle a claim directly with the claimant. This is […]