One of the most basic legal rules is that in order to win a lawsuit, a plaintiff must meet their burden of proof. Burdens of proof vary across types of cases. In civil cases such as personal injury cases and car accident cases, the burden of proof is a standard known as “preponderance of the... read more

If you receive compensation for a personal injury, whether through an insurance settlement or a jury verdict, you need to know whether or not any of that money is taxed. It seems like taxes are a part of just about every aspect of our lives. However, you may be surprised to find out that most... read more

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”), a division of the United States Department of Transportation, recently released a report stating that traffic fatalities in the United States increased significantly from 2019 to 2020. This is despite the COVID-19 pandemic and presumably less drivers on the road during 2020. A large portion of the increase... read more

When you need a personal injury lawyer, on the top of your mind is probably how much it will cost. The reality is that legal representation is not always cheap, but that does not mean you cannot afford it when you need it the most. Here, we want to discuss how much personal injury lawyers... read more

Self-driving and autonomous cars are becoming more mainstream on the roadways. However, what happens if one of these vehicles is involved in an accident? Inevitably, there will be discussions about liability. Is the driver responsible for an accident that occurs when a self-driving or autonomous feature is engaged? Here, we want to examine questions of... read more

Rideshare services are incredibly popular, and most people have taken at least one rideshare service. Uber and Lyft are the most popular, but there are certainly other rideshare companies across the country. But what happens if an accident involving a rideshare vehicle occurs? Who will ultimately be held responsible? Here, we want to discuss liability... read more

If you or somebody you love has been injured in a car accident caused by the actions of another party, you should be able to recover compensation for your losses. More often than not, this compensation will come through a settlement with the other driver’s insurance carrier. Here, we want to outline the basics that... read more

If you or somebody you love has been injured or sustained property damage caused by the negligent actions of another driver in Georgia, you should be able to recover compensation for your losses. However, even after your claim is settled with the other driver’s insurance carrier, you need to know how long it will take... read more