Georgia Personal Injury Blog
Should I Pay Out of Pocket for Damages After a Car Accident?
In order to avoid higher auto insurance premiums following an auto accident, it is a fairly common practice for the at-fault driver to offer to pay for the damage without reporting the accident to his or her insurance company. But is this a good idea? In some situations, it may be to your benefit; there are others in which you should never try to bypass the insurer; and still others when you need to carefully assess the circumstances, the other driver, and the terms of your insurance policy. When Paying Out-of-Pocket for a Car Wreck Might Be a Consideration If…
Sleep apnea rule officially withdrawn
Sleep apnea rule officially withdrawn – Truck accidents – Butler Prather LLP
Factors in large truck accidents
Factors in large truck accidents – Truck accidents – Butler Prather LLP
Butler Prather LLP is pleased to announce that the firm settled a whistleblower case
Butler Prather LLP has settled a whistleblower case brought under the federal False Claims Act against Wells Fargo for $108 million. The case involved Wells Fargo charging veterans unallowable fees on a classification of VA mortgage loans called “IRRRL” loans. The VA guarantees a substantial portion of these loans, thereby reducing the bank’s risk. On behalf of our clients, we sought repayment of the guarantees that Wells Fargo collected on loans that went into default and foreclosure. Wells Fargo should never have received those payments from the Government if it would have truthfully informed the VA that it had charged…
The University of Georgia School of Law is establishing a Veterans Legal Services Clinic
Funded by a lead gift from renowned trial attorney and alumnus James E. “Jim” Butler Jr. in memory of his father, Lt. Cmdr. James E. Butler Sr., The University of Georgia School of Law is establishing a Veterans Legal Services Clinic. The new clinic will provide veterans in Georgia with legal assistance they might not otherwise have access to or be able to afford, with particular regard to denied or deferred claims before the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. It also includes an educational scholarship component. Read more
Wearable device aims to reduce car accident risk
Wearable device aims to reduce car accident risk – Car accidents – Butler Prather LLP
Butler Prather LLP is pleased to announce that all of the firm’s partners were again selected as 2017 Georgia Super Lawyers or 2017 Rising Stars.
Jim Butler and Joel Wooten were once again named Georgia Super Lawyers. Butler was also named to the Georgia Top 100 List. Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their legal practice. This honor is reserved for less than 5% of attorneys practicing in Georgia. Partners Brandon Peak, Buddy Morrison, and Tedra Cannella were named Georgia Super Lawyers Rising Stars.
Recently, the University of Georgia School of Law dedicated the James E. Butler Courtroom.
Located on the first floor of Dean Rusk Hall, this courtroom honors three generations of the Butler family. The occasion included the unveiling of a portrait of James E. “Jim” Butler, Jr. (JD‘77) by artist Beth Stephens that hangs outside the courtroom.
Lower unemployment means higher death rate on the road
Lower unemployment means higher death rate on the road – Car accidents – Butler Prather LLP