An Experienced Georgia Personal Injury Law Firm
In Georgia, especially Atlanta, truck accidents occur because of a number of reasons. Generally, big rigs and commercial trucks should be safe because their drivers go through rigorous trainings, and there are state and federal laws to ensure public safety. In 2014 however, Georgia recorded a staggering 140 fatalities that were the result of truck […]
If you’ve been involved in a motorcycle accident in Georgia and you’re not sure what to do, the experienced attorneys at the law firm of Council & Associates are here to help. If you are a victim of a negligent driver that resulted in an injury or even the wrongful death of a loved one, you […]
There are a number of important things to consider in semi-truck lawsuits in Georgia. Seeing big semi-truck accidents in the State of Georgia–especially in Atlanta–is becoming all too common. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or NHTSA, one out of nine highway fatalities on the road involves truck accidents with tractor-trailers. There are […]
A wrongful death claim in Georgia arises as the result of the untimely death of a person due to a negligent act of another. Unfortunately, there are countless reasons that these claims come about. For example, if someone dies due to a fatal car accident, medical malpractice, commercial truck or tractor-trailer accident, or even if […]
You know what it feels like to ride a motorcycle: it’s exhilarating, refreshing, and thrilling. It gives you energy, and fills you with happiness-inducing endorphins. But that freedom comes at a price: Motorcycles can be supremely dangerous. Just one motorcycle accident, even a minor one, can spell huge disaster for riders. The Motorcycle Helmet Law […]
In Atlanta, bicycle crashes happen very frequently. Fortunately, these crashes can be avoided. Naturally, bicycle crashes occur most often in areas with more traffic, such as downtown and midtown Atlanta. However, bicycle crashes can happen anywhere. To avoid being involved in a bike crash in or around Atlanta, there are some safety precautions and laws […]
In August 2014, parents in Brunswick and all throughout Georgia watched intently as news unfolded surrounding the death of a three-month old infant while in the care of Generation Kids Preschool Nursery, a local daycare. Horrifically, the fears of this child’s parents were realized. Our hearts and deepest sympathies go out to them. Unfortunately, the […]
Big trucks on the road are dangerous for many reasons. Unfortunately, passenger cars and motorcycles just can’t compete with the sheer size and weight of commercial trucks. If some businesses get their way, commercial trucks are only going to get bigger. Currently, commercial trucks can haul two 28-foot trailers. However, the Senate Appropriations Committee passed […]
What Are Negligent Security Claims? As the White House tightens its internal security measures after two high profile security failures in just two months, the nation’s focus has turned to our personal safety and security. We all expect a certain level of safety and security as we carry out our daily pursuits, and Georgia law […]
Recently, a family court judge in New York City agreed to allow a Staten Island man to deliver a summons to his ex-wife via Facebook. It is believed that this is the first time that a judge has allowed service by Facebook to occur in the United States. Judge Gregory Gliedman determined that service by […]
