Georgia Personal Injury Blog

Pros and Cons of Settling Your Personal Injury Case Out of Court

By Butler Prather LLP on August 7, 2019

No two personal injury cases are alike, and there are different ways to reach a positive outcome. Today, we want to clear up some of the confusion you may have about what it means to settle a personal injury case out of court. When you file a Georgia personal injury lawsuit, you are either going to settle it through negotiations with the other side or the case will go to the courtroom. If a case goes to trial, it will be argued in front of a jury who will make the ultimate determination as to whether damages should be awarded…

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Where Does Georgia Rank Among the Best and Worst Drivers of 2019?

By Butler Prather LLP on August 5, 2019

Most of us drive or are regular passengers in vehicles. However, have you ever wondered how Georgia drivers stack up when compared to the rest of the country? We wondered as well. Today, we are going to look into this using various factors. During the latest reporting year from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Georgia finished 39th in the worst-driver rankings. Out of 51 total areas ranked (DC included), this is not all that bad. The majority of states were worse than Georgia. We ranked better than our neighbors: South Carolina 6th North Carolina 8th Florida 23rd Alabama…

Posted in: Car Accidents

Can Social Media Harm a Personal Injury Case?

By Butler Prather LLP on July 24, 2019

Social media has woven itself into just about every aspect of our lives. The Pew Research Center says that 72% of all adults in the United States use at least one social media site. Social media use is spread out amongst all ages, and even 40% of those over the age of 65 use social media. Social media has made it easy to share our lives and connect with friends and family. However, there are times when we “overshare.” Social media use can damage a personal injury case. Today, we want to talk about how social media can affect your…

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Are the More Truck Accidents in the Summer?

By Butler Prather LLP on July 22, 2019

When the weather heats up, so does the number of traffic crashes on the roadways. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) tells us that the peak months for car accidents in the US are August and September. In Georgia, we see traffic begin to pick up right as schools let out. Not only do we have our own tourist destinations, but plenty of people are also traveling through heading to Florida and other popular spots. You will also notice that there are more commercial truck activities on our roadways. Does this mean there are more truck accidents during the…

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Are Nursing Homes Liable for Fall Injuries?

By Butler Prather LLP on July 17, 2019

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), millions of people aged 65 and older fall. They state that one out of four older people fall each year and that falling once doubles their chances of falling again. For older citizens, falling can cause serious injuries and even death. The CDC says that: One out of every five falls causes a serious injury like a head injury or broken bone. Three million older people are treated in ERs each year due to fall injuries. Over 800,000 people are hospitalized each year due to fall injuries. Around 300,000 older people are…

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Can Passengers File a Claim After a Car Accident?

By Butler Prather LLP on July 15, 2019

When we talk about filing claims after a car accident in Atlanta, we usually discuss the drivers involved. However, if you or a loved one are a passenger injured in a vehicle crash, you need to know what to do. Georgia car accidents are a reality. Information from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety shows us that hundreds of thousands of vehicle crashes occur each year in this state. Out of those crashes, there are thousands of injuries, some of them severe. What can an injured passenger do? Believe it or not, an injured passenger will likely have an easier…

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What is a Staged Car Accident?

By Butler Prather LLP on July 10, 2019

Vehicle crashes are not uncommon in Georgia. According to the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, there are over 400,000 reported traffic crashes each year in this state. They cause serious injuries and over 1,000 annual fatalities. However, not all vehicle accidents are actual “accidents.” Some vehicle accidents are staged. What do you mean by “staged?” Staged car accidents are those set up by those looking to commit insurance fraud or file a fraudulent personal injury lawsuit. In these incidents, a driver (or motorcyclist, bicyclist, or pedestrian) intentionally causes a crash that makes it look like the fault of an unsuspecting…

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What is an ELD?

By Butler Prather LLP on July 8, 2019

When you are heading down the roadways and see a large commercial truck or bus, you probably do your best to give it space. You are right to do so. While large truck and buses are generally safe, they can cause severe injuries and even fatalities when a crash occurs. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) tells us that there were 4,761 fatalities and 148,000 injures due to large truck crashes in the US in 2017. There have been many efforts to improve large truck and bus safety over the years. A new requirement that all commercial truck and…

Posted in: Truck Accidents

What are the Dram Shop Laws in Georgia?

By Butler Prather LLP on July 3, 2019

Drunk driving is a continuous problem. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) says that more than 10,000 people lose their lives each year due to drunk driving crashes. That comes to around 30 people each day. During the latest reporting year in Georgia, there were 368 alcohol-related traffic fatalities. That accounted for nearly 24% of all traffic fatalities that year. Georgia has placed significance on personal responsibility when it comes to determining who is liable to injuries and damages in a drunk driving crash. That is, the person who chose to drink and drive historically got the blame. However,…

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Who is Liable for My Child’s High School Sports Injury?

By Butler Prather LLP on July 1, 2019

If you have kids in middle or high school involved in sports, then you know there are risks of injuries. You may have even dealt with a few. However, sometimes high school sports injuries are severe. You need to know if anyone is liable if a serious injury does occur. What are the most common school sports injuries? Many people automatically think of football when they think of sports injuries, but serious injuries can happen in any sports or recreation activity. This includes baseball, basketball, cheerleading, track, lacrosse, and more. With millions of teens participating in high school athletics all…

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