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Crime Grids and the Expectations of a Property Owner
Becoming a victim to crime is a harrowing experience. The prospect of falling victim to criminal activity in your own apartment complex is all the more terrifying. Can owners of apartment complexes be expected to know if crime is occurring on their property and take steps to protect their tenants and guests? Under Georgia… Read More »
Trucking Accidents: When Should You Speak with the Insurance Company?
I’ve been in an Accident with a Tractor Trailer and the Insurance Company Keeps Calling…Should I Talk to Them? Oftentimes, the answer is no. At the end of the day, the insurance company deals with trucking accident claims day in and day out. And it is in the business of paying out as little… Read More »
Shiver Hamilton Campbell Obtains $425,000 Verdict Against Trucking Company and Insurance Company
Scott Campbell and Alan Hamilton of Shiver Hamilton Campbell obtained a $425,000 verdict against a trucking company and an insurance company, for a client that was rear-ended on I-75 by a tractor-trailer resulting in shoulder and low back injuries. From the outset the defendants blamed our client for the wreck and denied that he… Read More »
What is My Tractor Trailer Accident Injury Case Worth?
This is a great question, and one we hear over and over from new clients. Understandably, it is often the question a person is trying to answer when he or she is choosing a lawyer, or even deciding whether to hire one in the first place. Too often, it’s very difficult to get a… Read More »
Motorcycle Accidents: 5 Things You Should Know About Motorcycles and Motorcyclists.
Motorcycle accidents are especially dangerous because of how little protection a rider has when a collision occurs. Therefore, it is crucial for drivers to be aware of motorcycles and to share the roads with motorcyclists. A little knowledge about how to drive while motorcycles are also present can be the difference between a safe… Read More »
Motorcycle Accidents: What Kind of Damages Can I Recover?
Throughout the United States, motorcycle riding has become increasingly popular, both for travel and pleasure. According to the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, from 2004 to 2008, motorcycle registrations in Georgia increased by 63%. Motorcyclists are 26 times as likely to suffer a wrongful death in an auto accident as passenger car occupants…. Read More »
Trucking Collision Experts
Collisions involved with tractor trailers – be they with pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, or automobile drivers — are some of the most tragic. It is no surprise that when an 80,000 pound truck collides with one of the above mentioned, the tractor trailer wins every time. Seeking justice for trucking collision victims is tricky. First of all, often the victims… Read More »
Several Injured After Deck Collapse in Brookhaven Apartment Complex
A deck collapsed in Brookhaven, Georgia injuring several people, including a small child. The news reports indicate that a metal deck at Northeast Plaza Apartments off Buford Highway fell when several people were standing on the deck Saturday night. Unfortunately, we see this type of negligence often. When decks collapse, major injuries are usually… Read More »
Tracy Morgan Accident Heightens Scrutiny Surrounding Trucking Laws
UPDATED 6/3/2015 Last week, Tracy Morgan announced his settlement with Walmart over last summer’s deadly tractor-trailer crash. Morgan suffered several broken bones and a traumatic brain injury when the speeding truck crushed his limousine on the New Jersey Turnpike, killing Morgan’s friend and fellow comedian, and critically injuring two other passengers. At the time… Read More »
Avoiding a Motorcycle Accident: Motorcycle Tips for Driving in the Rain
The best way to avoid a motorcycle accident due to inclement weather is to simply not ride while conditions are messy. However, there are times where riders will find themselves in situations where they have no other option but to ride through the storm. We have put together a few guidelines to help you… Read More »
