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Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid After a Personal Injury

Posted on May 26, 2023

After a personal injury, it's important to take the right steps to protect your rights and ensure a fair recovery. Avoiding certain mistakes can significantly impact your ability to seek compensation and hinder your overall recovery process. Here are the top five mistakes to avoid after a personal injury. 1. Failing to seek immediate medical...

8 Common Misconceptions About Personal Injury Claims

Posted on April 28, 2023

By understanding common misconceptions about personal injury claims, individuals can avoid making mistakes that could harm their chances of receiving full and fair compensation. Personal injury claims are legal claims filed by individuals who have been injured due to the negligence, recklessness, or intentional actions of another person or entity. These claims seek to recover...

Driveway vs. Roadway: Who’s at Fault in Georgia?

Posted on March 22, 2023

Macon, GA – A crash occurred over the weekend involving a GMC and a tractor-trailer, which left two people in critical condition. According to the Sheriff’s office, the GMC was traveling on a public roadway when it crashed with a tractor-trailer that was pulling out of a driveway.

What to Expect When you Call an Injury Lawyer

Posted on February 1, 2023

Regardless of how you’ve been injured (via auto accident, slip and fall, dog bite, etc.), it’s definitely worth a phone call to an injury lawyer to see if you have a case. Calling to see if you have a case will cost you...

Accident at Intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd in Macon, GA

Posted on July 8, 2022

Intersections along any busy street in Macon can be dangerous areas for motorists. Intersection accidents sometimes involve a driver who carelessly pulls out into oncoming traffic, causing a side-impact crash. Other times, a driver may be traveling too fast, causing the other motorist to misjudge how close the vehicle is. Several Injured in City Bus...

A Simple Explanation of Georgia Personal Injury Law

Posted on May 23, 2022

Tort law is sometimes also known as personal injury law. A Tort is an act or omission that causes harm, or injury, to someone else or their property. A Personal Injury is when someone suffers any type of injury to their body, mind, emotions, or reputation. Under tort law, when the reckless, negligent, or intentional...

4 Secret Tactics an Insurance Adjuster May Use to Try to Minimize Your Injury Claim

Posted on April 28, 2022

They’ll Call to Take Your Statement An insurance adjuster may call you to “gather facts” about the accident. They’ll be very kind while explaining they need your statement of facts in order to make an informed decision about the claim. They may even want to record your statement or get you to sign it so...

Can Lawyers Call You After an Accident?

Posted on November 1, 2021

When choosing a lawyer to help with your accident case, you should do the choosing, not the lawyer. As a rule, generally, no lawyer should contact an accident victim via phone, in-person, or electronic media (i.e., email or text) after an accident unless the person has reached out to the lawyer first. If a lawyer...

Best Tips to Maximize Your Injury Claim Compensation

Posted on September 5, 2021

These are some things you can do to help your lawyer get the most money for your personal injury claim. Preserve Evidence and Keep Records of: Medical Bills & Prescription Receipts Doctor’s Appointments Repair Costs Accident/Collision Reports Pictures Any work you may have missed due to the injury, as well as a breakdown of...

5 Reasons to Take Advantage of a Free Consultation with an Injury Lawyer

Posted on August 30, 2021

Don’t hesitate to call a lawyer for a free consultation if you’ve been injured in an accident. It’s not only free to talk to someone, but it may also result in you being paid for your injuries, lost wages, pain, and suffering. Below are 5 ways a free consultation lawyer can help with your injury...