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2016: A Year in Review
Shiver Hamilton Campbell’s Year in Review As 2016 comes to a close, Shiver Hamilton Campbell reflects on another year of representing injured victims and families who have lost loved ones in tragic incidents. Our clients turn to us in times of incredible hardship, and we are honored that these clients trust us with what… Read More »
Impact of Autonomous Vehicles in the Trucking Industry
The auto industry has been discussing self-driving (or “autonomous”) cars for years, but it has long seemed like a futuristic concept that would take many years to become a reality. However, as prototypes of autonomous vehicles have begun to hit the roads, questions about the logistics of these vehicles are arising. What role will… Read More »
Attorney Spotlight – Daniel Beer
The next installment of the Shiver Hamilton Campbell Attorney Spotlight series takes a look at Shiver Hamilton Campbell trial attorney Daniel Beer. Daniel grew up in Marietta, Georgia, and graduated from Sprayberry High School, where he was Class President and captain of the soccer team. From there, he went to the University of Georgia, where he… Read More »
Dash Cam Footage in a Collision
It has long been common for commercial drivers and common carriers to use dashboard-mounted cameras (or “dash cams”) to document evidence in potential accidents, record interactions with passengers, deter insurance fraud, and collect evidence in the event of a vehicle break-in. But as individual use of dash cams is on the rise, questions arise… Read More »
Georgia Ruling’s Impact on Personal Injury Lawsuits
Georgia Court of Appeals Ruling to Have a Significant Impact on Personal Injury Lawsuits by Crime Victims Injured Georgia crime victims with potential civil claims against third parties won a significant victory last week in the Georgia Court of Appeals. Injured victims of crimes in Georgia now have more time to file a lawsuit… Read More »
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Insurance & Car Accidents
Why It Is Important To Put Your Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Insurance Carrier On Notice Of Your Accident When you are involved in a car wreck, one of the first things you should do is get the at-fault driver’s (also known as the tortfeasor) insurance information. However, in many instances the at-fault driver may not have enough… Read More »
Attorney Spotlight – Scott Campbell
Shiver Hamilton Campbell attorney Scott Campbell is a partner with the firm and is the subject of the first installment of Getting to Know the Attorneys of Shiver Hamilton Campbell. Scott grew up in Milton, Georgia graduating from Milton High School where he was class president, active with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and… Read More »
Criminal Acts & Property Managers
Third-Party Criminal Acts: Are Property Owners and Managers Liable? At Shiver Hamilton Campbell, we hold property owners and managers accountable for the criminal acts of third parties. The general rule in Georgia regarding the duty of care a property owner owes its tenants and invited guests is that “a landlord is not an insurer of his… Read More »
How to Know When Apartment Complexes are Negligent
As a renter, you have a right to live in safe apartments. Under Georgia law, apartment security to protect tenants and guests from criminal acts. Renters should ensure that the apartment complex is undertaking all necessary safety precautions to provide a safe living environment before moving into an apartment complex. When looking for a place… Read More »
Shiver Hamilton Campbell Holds Apartment Complex Owners Accountable
Shiver Hamilton Campbell obtains two settlements in cases involving tragic preventable sexual assaults on the premises of apartment complexes Shiver Hamilton Campbell’s sexual assault attorneys recently obtained two favorable seven-figure settlements in separate cases involving sexual assaults on the premises of apartment complexes. In each case the Shiver Hamilton Campbell client was a resident… Read More »
