Georgia Law Blog
Our Office of Animal Lovers Support the Douglas County Animal Shelter
Our office is full of animal lovers, and we are excited about the new improvements to the Douglas County Animal Shelter. The Douglas County Animal Shelter has been in need of some improvements for quite some time now. Mr. Clay will be attending the State of the County Address on March 14, 2012, … [Read more...]
Metro Atlanta Ranks Alongside Major Cities in Crashes Resulting in Injury
According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Atlanta ranks fourth among all cities in crashes resulting in injury in the United States according to a 2009 study. Atlanta also ranked sixth in the United States for traffic related accidents. This is particularly important to remember as the … [Read more...]
The Danger of Settling too Early
One of the problems of the legal system is that it can take a long time for a personal injury case to get to court. Many clients have no idea of the time and effort involved when they first come to our office. However, there is a dangerous flipside to moving too quickly in a case. Settling a … [Read more...]
“Client Review: My attorney-client relationship with Jack Clay has truly been a blessing in my life…It is now time for me to speak out for Jack Clay”
My attorney-client relationship with Jack Clay has been truly a blessing in my life. His concern and willingness to take my case, follow through, ensuring fairness in the final judgment is a blessing in itself. It is now time for me to speak out for Jack. In Jack Clay, I have truly found a friend. … [Read more...]
For Attorneys: Winning Your Case Through Depositions
Over the past few weeks, I have taken about ten depositions in various cases in Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee. Of course, you can take a Texas-style deposition like in the following video, but I would recommend a different approach. Getting back to reality, many cases are won or lost in … [Read more...]
Keeping You Safe: Facebook Safety in the Age of Social Media
As part of our continuing efforts to educate our clients and the public about Facebook safety, we recently ran across this interesting guidebook published by Facebook about security. We encourage you and your family to read it as it provides some good information to protect yourself. … [Read more...]
August is Deadliest Month for Auto Accidents in Atlanta, Georgia, and Throughout The United States
With the beginning of August here, it is important to remember that August is the deadliest month for automobile fatalities in the United States. With the summer coming to an end many Americans travel more during this month creating more opportunities for automobile fatalities. The next deadliest … [Read more...]
How Close is Your Nearest Trauma Center?
According to a 2008 study, motor vehicle crashes were once again the leading cause of premature death in Georgia. With this being the leading cause of death in the state it is important for Georgians to know how far they live from the nearest trauma center. There are four Level 1 trauma centers in … [Read more...]
Independent Medical Evaluations: When You Are Forced to See the Insurance Company’s Doctor
I recently ran across this video about independent medical evaluations on YouTube. You can find this video by clicking HERE. While this video pokes fun at doctors who insurance companies hire to evaluate injured people, there is a serious side to these so-called independent medical … [Read more...]
What Really Happened in the McDonalds Hot Coffee Case?
On June 27, 2011 the Law Office of Jack Clay hosted a pizza party for the premiere of the HBO documentary “Hot Coffee.” The HBO documentary looked at the influence of the media in civil lawsuits and discussed the infamous McDonalds hot coffee case. Stella Liebeck sued McDonalds when she spilled … [Read more...]
