This post is the third in our series on Diminished Value Claims. As we’ve discussed in this blog, diminished value is the loss in value of your car after an auto accident. Diminished Value takes into account the fact that, research shows, consumers will only be willing to purchase a…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is reporting that a homeless woman who was crossing the tracks with her husband to return to their campsite in the woods was struck and killed by a train in Gwinnett County early this morning. Gwinnett police Cpl. Edwin Ritter said officers responded to a call at…
Recent news reports in Atlanta have detailed the tragedy of a woman who fell to her death from the W Hotel in Atlanta this summer. A group of friends were celebrating in a room on the 10th floor. Two girls, allegedly, began horseplay that led to them leaning against the…
A new study in the New England Journal of Medicine has concluded that frequent dancing is not only a good stress reducer, but also an activity that might just ward off dementia. So why would a law firm make note of this study in its blog? At our firm, we…
If you’ve had an accident, your insurance company may be asking you to sign a medical release form. This form allows them to have access to all your medical records. Before you sign anything, you should consult with an attorney. Although we’d all like to think that insurance companies are…
According to the AAA Foundation for Safety, the summer months comprise what they call the “100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers.” Any time a teen dies in a car accident, it is a tragedy. So what causes teen fatalities to rise as temperatures do? Common sense tells us that when…
Their innocence and angelic faces don’t make children less likely to sustain an injury in a car accident. So, if you decide to take Junior with you, here are some safety tips for driving with children: Georgia Law For Driving With Children Children 6 and under absolutely must be secured…
When you’ve been in an accident, undoubtedly you will be worked up. Judgment calls will be made or lost in a blink of an eye. Your brain may be thinking accident, injury, and then finally settle on financial compensation and insurance. So, let’s talk about that last one for just…
Many of us have some idea what to do if we are in a car or truck accident: Stay at the scene, trade insurance information, take pictures, etc. However, would you know what the law says you must do in a boating accident in Georgia? First, you must stop your…
The operator of the bus that injured 17 Gwinnet County students has been cleared of fault. On April 10th, the Jamie Villafane, who has been a bus driver for 25 years, claimed to have swerved to miss another vehicle. The bus ended up going off the road and ending up…