Blog

When you get injured by a drunk driver, going after that driver’s insurance may be the most obvious way to obtain compensation. The problem? It may not fully cover your damages and losses. Fortunately, the driver’s insurance may not be the only source of compensation in a drunk driving accident.

Being involved in a hit-and-run accident can be an incredibly stressful experience. Not only are you dealing with the shock and potential injuries from the accident, but you're also left wondering about your legal rights and next steps.

When you're involved in an accident, and it comes time to file a personal injury claim, understanding how insurance companies evaluate claims is important when seeking compensation.

You've likely heard of the term "statute of limitations" before, but what does it actually mean? In short, a statute of limitations sets a deadline for when a person can set legal action into motion. This deadline varies depending on the type of claim and the state in which it is filed.

A pre-existing condition is a health issue that you had before the accident that led to your current injury. Often, insurance companies seize on these pre-existing conditions as an excuse to deny or undervalue a personal injury claim.

When life throws you a curveball in the form of an accident or injury, it can feel like your world has been turned upside down. These unexpected incidents, whether a car crash, an unfortunate slip and fall, or a case of medical malpractice, can wreak havoc on your physical health, emotional well-being, and financial stability.

Many drivers in Georgia are not aware of their rights and responsibilities when being pulled over by law enforcement for suspected driving under the influence (DUI). That is why drivers often end up implicating themselves and making their situation worse than it already is.

People have a fundamental right to protect themselves and others from harm. A valid assertion of self-defense can mean the difference between a felony conviction and a finding of not guilty. It is a life-changing defense; therefore, it's worth pursuing if it applies to the incident you are being investigated or charged with committing.

Evidence in criminal cases can come in many forms. There can be witnesses, video footage, recordings, digital evidence such as emails or text messages, physical objects such as weapons, scientific results such as blood or DNA tests, photographs, and even graphs or charts prepared to explain what happened.

It's a familiar scenario—someone is accused of a crime, immediately jumps to the guilty verdict, and wonders whether it's worth it to hire an attorney. After all, if you're guilty, the evidence will prove it, right?