So today I had to go in for an epidural steroid injection to my L5-S1 level due to radiating numbness in my leg and pain for several months. Over the last 15 years as an Atlanta car accident lawyer, I have discussed, analyzed, asked deposition questions and argued about these…
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Lawyers Barred from Seeking Punitive Damages for Cell Phone Use
In a groundbreaking Atlanta car accident case, lawyers have received an unfortunate decision on whether a driver who causes a crash and injury because of cell phone use can be sued for punitive damages.The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled in Lindsey v. Clinch County Glass Inc. No A11A1313 that where…
North Fulton Regional Hospital and Atlanta Medical Center Bills after a Car Accident
When clients meet with us after a car accident in Atlanta and they disclose that they received their emergency room care at North Fulton Regional or Atlanta Medical Center and they do not have health insurance, we know going in that the bill is going to be staggering. Back in…
For Those Hurt By a Drunk Driver in Atlanta, Proof of Other Offenses is Critical
We handle between 10-15 cases at any given time involving people hurt by drunk drivers and one of the frequent questions we hear relates to punitive damages and how multiple convictions can affect the outcome.As we have discussed in our article on how to prosecute car accidents caused by drunk…
To Do List for After a Car Accident Video Posted
We just completed our most recent instructional video on steps to take after you are involved in a car accident in Georgia. Some of these action items are intuitive but others will surprise you.
How To Get Out of Jury Duty in Fulton County, at Least Once
So once again I got summoned for jury duty in Fulton County, the massive County that includes the City of Atlanta. Many people are apprehensive about jury duty so I thought we would lay out the basics of what to expect. Can you get out of jury duty? Yes for…
First Steps after a Georgia Car Accident; Thoughts from the Lawyer
In the first few hours after a car accident in Georgia, it is normal to be confused and anxious. For people facing injuries, they can spend hours in the emergency worrying over whether the bill will be paid. If the crash was serious, drivers often don’t get the contact information…
Can a L5-S1 Disc Herniation Be Caused by a Car Accident?
As a car accident lawyer in Atlanta Georgia, we see hundreds of low back injuries a year and a good number of clients are eventually ordered to have MRIs by their treating orthopedic doctors. One of the most common questions I get from clients is “my doctor diagnosed me with…
What is a Deposition in a Car Accident Case in Georgia Like?
Today we completed the deposition of the sister of a client who died in a accident with a tractor trailer in 2008. Many of our clients have questions about what a deposition is like as they consider whether to file suit so we will review the basic structure. A deposition…
Elevator and Escalator Injuries and Accidents
Atlanta Georgia wrongful death lawyers come across a wide variety of tragedies as an unavoidable consequence of the nature of their profession. As the firm finished a demand package this week involving a 20 story elevator fall in Atlanta, we thought we would blog this week about some of the…