Georgia Personal Injury Blog
Determining liability in the age of driverless cars
While the technology needed to make driverless cars a common occurrence on the nation’s roads is still a few years off, many Georgia drivers have questions pertaining to liability in…
Takata recalls highlight seriousness of vehicle defects
Air bags are an essential safety feature intended to decrease the damaging effects of collisions. But what happens when these components malfunction? Drivers in Georgia and all over the world…
What does strict liability mean for auto defects in Georgia?
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?
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
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…
Tedra L. Cannella Elected Partner At Butler Wooten
Attorney Tedra L. Cannella of Butler Prather LLP has been selected to join the firm’s partnership. Call (800) 242-2962.
Mike Thurmond Inducted Into Gate City Bar Association Hall of Fame
Attorney Mike Thurmond of Butler Prather LLP was recently inducted into the Gate City Bar Association Hall of Fame.
Butler Prather LLP Welcomes Attorney Robert Snyder
Butler Prather LLP is pleased to announce the addition of attorney Robert Snyder to our team.
BP LLP Senior Partner wins first Georgia Verdicts Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award
James E. Butler of Butler Prather LLP has been awarded a Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award.
Stay Safe During Thanksgiving Travels
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,…