Georgia Personal Injury Blog

Understanding Trucking Regulations and Accident Liability

By Butler Prather LLP on February 25, 2024

A semi-truck is about 40 times bigger than a car. Crashes involving big rig trucks cause a high rate of fatalities and catastrophic injuries for people in other vehicles. That’s why it’s so important to prevent truck accidents. The trucking industry is regulated by state and federal laws. These rules are designed to ensure that trucks are properly maintained and safely loaded. There are also laws to make sure truckers are properly trained and don’t engage in unsafe activities, such as driving too many hours without taking a break or operating a truck while under the influence of drugs or…

Posted in: Truck Accidents

How Truck Accidents Are Different From Car Accidents

By Butler Prather LLP on February 15, 2024

If you suffered serious injuries in an accident involving a big rig truck, it’s challenging to get the compensation you deserve. That’s why you’ll want to find a personal injury lawyer with a proven track record of success in these cases.

Posted in: Truck Accidents

Costs of Rehabilitation for Traumatic Brain Injury Victims

By Butler Prather LLP on February 5, 2024

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) causes physical, emotional, cognitive, and psychological damage. These injuries have a traumatic impact on TBI victims and their families. In many cases, people who suffer TBI require a lifetime of medical treatment and assisted living care. These expenses are substantial. For a TBI patient, the lifetime cost of treatment is estimated to be between $85,000 and $3 million.

Posted in: Brain Injury

Burn Injury Rehabilitation and Its Impact on Legal Cases

By Butler Prather LLP on January 30, 2024

Burn injuries cause devastating physical and emotional damage. The recovery process is slow, painful, and difficult. Burn victims are likely to suffer devastating physical disability and disfigurement that could change your life forever. It’s crucial for victims to receive comprehensive burn care that addresses all of their symptoms, giving them the best opportunity to enjoy a healthy and fulfilling life.

Posted in: Burn Injury

Common Types of Products in Defective Product Injury Cases

By Butler Prather LLP on January 20, 2024

In a recent year, over 12.7 million people received emergency room treatment due to injuries caused by defective products. Manufacturers have a responsibility to make sure products are safe before releasing them to the public. Dangerous products must be recalled by the manufacturer as soon as they become aware of a defect.

Posted in: Defective Products

Why Do Falls Happen So Often on Construction Sites?

By Butler Prather LLP on January 10, 2024

If you’re a construction worker, you can feel proud about the work you do. Every building you see was made by construction workers, and this country could not exist without you.

What Is a Tractor Trailer’s So-Called “Black Box”?

By Butler Prather LLP on January 5, 2024

A mechanic looking into the engine of a semi truck

Whenever an airplane crashes, you will hear reports in the media about efforts to recover the plane’s flight recorder, which is commonly referred to as the “black box.” A flight recorder contains crucial information about how the plane was operating at the time of the crash, and investigators use the flight recorder data to help determine what caused the crash.

Posted in: Truck Accidents

Signs You May Have Been the Victim of Negligent Security

By Butler Prather LLP on December 29, 2023

The back of someone wearing a security jacket and black hat.

Businesses are always trying to save money, but when they skimp on security, the results can be tragic. Poorly lit parking garages, unlocked gates, the lack of qualified security personnel, and other lapses in security create circumstances where people get seriously injured.

Posted in: Premises Liability

Butler Prather LLP Supports Clark’s Christmas Kids

By Butler Prather LLP on December 21, 2023

At Butler Prather LLP, we are grateful for the success we’ve achieved fighting for injured people and their loved ones. During the holiday season, we are reflecting on the things in life that are truly important – faith, family, friends, and community. In this season of giving, we are thankful for the opportunity to share with others and are proud to make a significant contribution to Clark’s Christmas Kids.

Posted in: Firm News

5 Steps To Take as You Prepare To Become a Whistleblower

By Butler Prather LLP on December 14, 2023

A whistle on a judges gavel

Becoming a whistleblower is a courageous decision. It can also be stressful and risky for your career. Whether you’re exposing financial fraud, government contract abuse, or threats to public safety, it’s important to have the right legal guidance from the beginning.

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