Georgia Personal Injury Blog

What does strict liability mean for auto defects in Georgia?

By Butler Prather LLP on January 27, 2016

Many personal injury lawsuits require plaintiffs to demonstrate that the defendant was somehow negligent. For example, a car accident lawsuit may have to prove that the defendant was speeding or…

What does “crashworthiness” mean in relation to vehicles?

By Butler Prather LLP on January 8, 2016

If you have ever been in a car accident, you know that you and any other passengers present are exposed to rapid movements associated with accelerations, decelerations and swerving. Vehicles…

Georgia drivers: Avoid drowsy driving

By Butler Prather LLP on December 17, 2015

In 2013, 800 people lost their lives and another 44,000 suffered injuries due to an accident involving drowsy driving, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports. Our team at Butler Prather LLP does not want you to become a statistic. There are several measures you can take to ensure that your sleepiness will not cause a tragedy on the road. Certain people may be more susceptible to drowsy driving. The National Sleep Foundation reports that people who get six or fewer hours of sleep at night are at an increased risk of growing tired behind the wheel. Additionally, people who…

Posted in: Car Accidents

Tedra L. Cannella Elected Partner At Butler Wooten

By Butler Prather LLP on December 4, 2015

Attorney Tedra L. Cannella of Butler Prather LLP has been selected to join the firm’s partnership. Call (800) 242-2962.

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Mike Thurmond Inducted Into Gate City Bar Association Hall of Fame

By Butler Prather LLP on November 13, 2015

Attorney Mike Thurmond of Butler Prather LLP was recently inducted into the Gate City Bar Association Hall of Fame.

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Butler Prather LLP Welcomes Attorney Robert Snyder

By Butler Prather LLP on March 2, 2015

Butler Prather LLP is pleased to announce the addition of attorney Robert Snyder to our team.

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BP LLP Senior Partner wins first Georgia Verdicts Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award

By Butler Prather LLP on December 4, 2014

James E. Butler of Butler Prather LLP has been awarded a Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Stay Safe During Thanksgiving Travels

By Butler Prather LLP on November 26, 2014

Current projections for holiday travel suggest that 41.3 million Americans will travel more than 50 miles by car this Thanksgiving holiday. Holiday travelers should expect to face unusually crowded streets and potentially poor weather. While we expect clear skies in Atlanta this weekend, many across the country will be facing rain, snow and heavy winds. In order to make Thanksgiving a safe and enjoyable time, you should take steps to avoid the hazards that derail so many trips this time of year. If you are prepared and remain cautious, you increase your chances of avoiding a car accident. For many,…

Posted in: Car Accidents

Langdale Miller Nalley et. al. v. Johnny Langdale et. al.

By Butler Prather LLP on June 24, 2014

A team of Georgia-based attorneys recently settled a breach of trust/breach of fiduciary duty case in Lowndes County, Georgia.

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Notifying Car Owners Of Potentially Deadly Auto Defects

By Butler Prather LLP on April 21, 2014

Technical service bulletins are a way for auto manufacturers to inform dealerships and service departments about minor issues that might require repair in their vehicles. They are also used to…

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