Author: Bayuk Pratt LLC
The rules truck drivers must follow in Georgia come from federal and state agencies that regulate who can drive a commercial truck, the number of hours they can drive in a day, maintenance requirements, the minimum auto insurance they must carry, and the maximum dimensions and weight of their trucks. Violating these rules may be […]
Personal injury cases in Georgia typically take several months to a couple of years to settle, depending on factors such as case complexity, injury severity, and insurance company cooperation. While some straightforward cases may resolve quickly, more complex claims often require extended negotiation or litigation to secure fair compensation. Working with an experienced Georgia personal […]
Many people involved in truck accidents wonder how much money they might be able to recover by filing a personal injury claim. There are no fixed average settlement amounts for truck accidents in Georgia. The compensation you might receive depends on several factors, including the extent of your injuries, the amount of insurance coverage available, […]
In Georgia, certain family members, such as a decedent’s spouse, children, or parents, may file a wrongful death claim. When a decedent leaves no eligible surviving family members, the administrator or executor of their estate can bring the wrongful death claim on behalf of the decedent’s next of kin. An experienced Georgia wrongful death lawyer […]
The statute of limitations for personal injury in Georgia generally requires an accident victim to file a lawsuit against the at-fault party within two years of the injury date. However, certain situations may change this deadline. Understanding how Georgia’s statute of limitations for personal injury affects your case is essential because missing the deadline can […]
While determining fault in a rear-end accident always requires a thorough consideration of the crash’s unique circumstances, Georgia law generally assigns liability to the individual whose car strikes the back of another vehicle. As a result, the lead driver is usually eligible to claim compensation for medical expenses and lost income, as well as money […]
In Georgia, most accident lawyers charge clients on a contingency fee basis, which allows injured people to seek legal representation without upfront costs. In this arrangement, the lawyer receives a percentage of the financial recovery they win for their client, who owes nothing if the lawyer can’t win compensation. Contingency fees enable people of all […]
A man was murdered at what is now considered one of the most crime-ridden apartments in South Fulton, making this the 6th homicide at this complex this year. 39-year-old Wendell Lowe was found shot to death inside his SUV outside of the Camelot Condominiums on Wednesday, September 6th, 2023. Lowe’s stepbrother was fatally shot at the same […]
A deadly crash took place Halloween night which claimed the lives of three people, one being a 1-month-old infant. DeKalb Fire and Rescue received a call around 11:53 p.m. about a crash on Interstate 20 eastbound just before Wesley Chapel Road. The crash involved a tractor-trailer and a truck with people trapped inside the vehicle. DeKalb […]
Atlanta police are investigating a shooting that critically injured two adults and claimed the life of a 6-month-old boy. The shooting occurred on Wednesday evening just after 8 p.m. at the Hills at Greenbriar apartment complex in Atlanta. When officers arrived on the scene, they found three people suffering from gunshot wounds: a 23-year-old man, a […]