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Atlanta & Douglasville Lawyer Specializing in Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, & Wrongful Death
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...]
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...]
A piece of information that may not be considered when someone has been injured in a car accident is the necessity in filing one’s medical bills with the health insurance company as soon as possible. Also, medical bills should be submitted to the automobile insurance company, if … [Read more...]
My last blog entry discussed the importance of medical records. This post discusses medical bills which can be equally challenging to obtain, understand, and redact for trial, if necessary. My Douglas County, GA law firm is here to help organize these bills for our clients to help … [Read more...]
I would like to preface this article by saying that I enjoy courtroom work and handling jury trials. However, as an experienced trial lawyer in the Douglas County. GA, I approach each car and truck accident case with an eye toward an acceptable settlement for my clients, if possible. … [Read more...]
A 17 year old boy was killed today when he was hit by the Batman roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. This tragic death occurred when the boy was struck while in an areas that was deemed off limits, according to an article in the Atlanta Journal Constitution. The boy was at the … [Read more...]
On March 18, 2008 the Georgia Court of Appeals decided the case of McLeod v. Blase. This case presents another intersection where workers' compensation law meets tort law. This case was a personal injury case arising from Cobb County State Court, which is near Atlanta, Georgia, involving … [Read more...]
I would first like to thank my clients, the legal community, and others for your continued referrals. As I have written before, my Douglasville, Georgia law firm handles workers' compensation claims throughout the State of Georgia. While many of my clients live here in Douglas County, many live in … [Read more...]
I have been very busy lately. We are into the Holiday Season and there is much work to be done. I wanted to wish everybody a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Car accidents increase this time of year, even in Douglas County, GA where the winters can be mild. We have been fortunate to receive … [Read more...]
On September 11, 2007, the Georgia Court of Appeals issued its decision in Paschall Truck Lines v. Kirkland. In this case, the injured worker was hurt in a truck accident when another commercial vehicle struck the vehicle he was driving. He collected filed a Georgia workers' compensation claim and a … [Read more...]
In my opinion, settling a personal injury case or workers' compensation case around the holidays at the end of the year should be avoided under some circumstances. It seems that in my line of practice, there is a historical rush to settle cases by the end of the year. Law firms like to start out the … [Read more...]
I consider myself a personal injury and workers' compensation trial lawyer. I practice law in Douglasville, Georgia which is small but growing area. The population of Douglas County reached nearly 120,000 people in 2006. We are on the outskirts of Atlanta located twenty minutes due west of Downtown, … [Read more...]
I apologize that my blogging has tapered off lately. I have received numerous emails from my readers lately wanting to read more about what I have to say. I am proud to announce that I have formed the Law Office of Jack Clay, LLC, which is conveniently located across the street from the Douglas … [Read more...]
Have you ever heard that the best offense is a good defense? In order to properly evaluate, prepare, and go to trial, attorneys should recognize and address weaknesses in their cases. Let's face it: insurance companies and their attorneys have greater resources than personal injury victims who … [Read more...]
Imagine a stool with four legs. Each leg must be strong enough to support a lot of weight. If one leg is weak, the whole stool will break. Even if it does not break, the other legs must be stronger to make-up for the weak leg. Personal injury case are very heavy. Much time, effort, … [Read more...]
As most of you know, I exclusively represent injured people. My practice also encompasses personal injury cases, especially those injured in automobile accidents. I recently launched another website / blog dedicated for those injured in automobile accidents and tractor-trailer collisions. It … [Read more...]
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Each of us has an obligation to make the world a better place. We take action in our community through supporting organizations and devoting our time and resources to make a difference in people's lives. Whether representing clients on a pro-bono basis or supporting … [Read More...]
