In order to maintain an action for negligence in Georgia, the plaintiff must show that the defendants’ conduct was directly responsible for the injury complained of. Many times, there is more than one wrongful act which cause the injury. In these situations, the plaintiff carries the burden against each defendant…
In Georgia, the insured owns a bad faith claim against his insurance company if the insurer does not accept the insured’s time-limited demand to settle within the policy limits. This claim was established by the seminal case in Georgia of Southern General Insurance Company v. Holt. This scenario usually arises…
A herniated disc is one of the most underrated injuries that can result out of a car accident, or slip and fall. A herniated disc occurs when the cushion or jelly between the spinal vertebrae is pushed out from the sudden impact. When this happens, the jelly comes in contact…
The Atlanta City Council is expected to approve the settlement of a lawsuit brought against the City by a 62-year-old woman who was jailed for asking a police officer “why” she and friends had to move from a sidewalk where they were talking about an upcoming funeral. A council committee…
Congratulations to Attorney Robert J. Fleming for once again being selected as one of Georgia’s top lawyers by Georgia Super Lawyers Magazine. Only 5% of attorneys in Georgia receive this distinction. Selection to the Super Lawyers list provides third-party validation of a lawyer’s practice and positively influences client hiring decisions by…
You’ve been seriously injured in a car accident, pharmacy error or other type of accident. You have tried being reasonable and “working it out” with the insurance company, to no avail. You are now in the market to hire a Georgia Injury Lawyer. And boy, there sure is no shortage…
There are new laws in place which affect how Plaintiff lawyers must handle personal injury settlement funds in Georgia. Starting July 1, 2009, insurance companies are subject to new reporting requirements which may hold up the settlement and payment to Georgia residents who have been injured in car accidents and other…
The more things change, the more they stay the same. Today’s news talks about how misaligned storm grates on Atlanta streets are causing a safety hazard for Atlanta bicyclists. While this has been reported on this site before, the news is that it is not getting any better. The problem…
On October 2, 2009, MADD Georgia will hold its annual 5K walk to help raise the public’s awareness of the Georgia drunk driving. The event, previously known as “Strides for Change,” is called “Walk Like MADD” and will be held at Zoo Atlanta. As experienced personal injury lawyers who represent…
If you are an Atlanta cyclist and ride along the shoulder of Howell Mill Road, you will see first- hand a City of Atlanta nuisance. As reported in the Atlanta Journal Constitution (“AJC”), about 50 feet south of the Peachtree Creek bridge is a hazardous storm grate. If you travel…