Catastrophic personal injury claims are those wherein the claimant has suffered major, severe injuries often requiring extended hospitalization, aggressive medical intervention and life-altering disabilities that may permanently prevent someone from working or enjoying life as they once did. Far from minor cuts and scrapes, catastrophic injury typically involves conditions like: Severe burns; Traumatic brain injuries;… Read More
An act of violence that involves a victim being shot or stabbed in their own apartment is extremely disturbing, yet is something that occurs at an alarming rate in Georgia. In fact, parts of Atlanta are so dangerous that in 2016, AJC.com reported that Atlanta was named as one of America’s top “murder capitals.” When… Read More
Sexual assault is a very serious crime. In Georgia, acts of sexual assault occur all-too-frequently, and AJC.com recently reported that in Atlanta, the number of rapes in the city has doubled from a year ago. These acts of sexual assault and rape can affect men and women, and may occur in private and public areas. If… Read More
Those who own and control property in Georgia have a legal responsibility to exercise care to protect those invited on site from unreasonable risk of harm. This includes things like keeping walkways clear and dry, repairing holes in the parking lots, making sure items on store shelves are safely stacked and stairways are in reasonably… Read More
When you suffer personal injuries due to the reckless and willful actions of others, the impacts can be long ranging and severe. In addition to your immediate costs for medical care, you could end up requiring additional testing, treatment, and therapy for months or even years to come. Lost wages are also an issue, both… Read More
Parking lots may not be pretty to look at, but for those who drive, parking lots are an essential structure type. But parking lots, while they may be useful, also have the potential to be dangerous. To be sure, EHS reports that 500 deaths a year occur to drivers and pedestrian in parking lots and parking… Read More
Hotels hold the promise of serving as relaxing getaways, often complete with workout facilities, pools, and spas. But hotels are just as at risk of becoming the site of an accident as are other types of properties, and perhaps even more so when poorly maintained. If you are someone who has fallen and been injured… Read More
Learning that a loved one has been shot can be a shocking and very upsetting experience. Whether or not the incident was fatal, you may be unsure of what to do and what steps to take next to ensure that your loved one can recover compensation for their injuries. Here are some important and immediate… Read More
Being robbed at gunpoint is an absolutely terrifying experience. When your life flashes before your eyes, you may respond with immobility, panic, or in some cases, with aggression towards the robber. In any case, being robbed at gunpoint could very well leave you with property losses, assuming the robber makes off with your possessions; psychological… Read More
Parking garage shootings aren’t common, but they do happen in the state of Georgia. And unfortunately, shootings in Georgia are on the rise – an article in AJC.com reveals that as of May 2015, gun deaths in the state of Georgia had increased by eight percent over the past decade. As if that’s not enough,… Read More
There is nothing more shocking than losing a loved one to a violent act of murder. When homicide takes the life of a family member, living life may feel impossible, and you may experience everything from shock to anger to depression. You may also have dozens of questions about why this happened to you and… Read More
When an injury occurs on hotel property, the victim of that injury may be able to hold the hotel liable for damages if certain criteria are satisfied. If you are injured at a Georgia hotel, contact our experienced personal injury lawyers to learn more about your rights and how we can help – your consultation… Read More
If you suffered damages because of a criminal attack, whether because of injury or property loss, you should contact an experienced lawyer today. Put simply, criminal attack victims deserve justice. The perpetrator must be held accountable in criminal court. That is mostly a job for the state of Georgia. Beyond that, it is just as… Read More
Every day you read in the news how someone is shot, stabbed or beaten at an apartment complex or at a business office. Those victims rely upon our criminal justice system to hold the perpetrator of the crimes accountable for their actions. In order to get just and fair compensation from the management entities (the… Read More
In some cases, nothing can be done to prevent an attack, but in most cases, preventative measures could have been taken by the owner and property management company to ensure the safety and security of residents and visitors of buildings. When someone is the victim of a criminal attack at a hotel, apartment complex or… Read More
