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The Murder of Troy Davis

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So, we do have death panels after all.  I always thought that was some stuff Sarah Palin made up, but was later refudiated*.  But, we do have death panels.  In Georgia we have the Board of Pardons and Parole.  I will pause the commentary and give the news, then get back to kicking the truth in the nuts.  
Generally, I stick to boring legal topics associated with me being an Atlanta attorney, but the news got me riled up and I have a blog, so…
Reddingnewsreview.com and the Atlanta Journal Constitution have just reported that Georgia’s own Reps. John Lewis (GA-05) and [...]

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Divorce Tips To Avoid

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How to Mess Up a Georgia Uncontested Divorce
1.  Start a fight.  What is the best kind?  How about a dagger in back?  How about some name calling?  The best time to get someone to not sign paperwork is right when they are about to sign it.
2.  Want something you can replace.  You really want the bed, trust me…and the 18 inch black and white TV.  Dig in your heels.  Turn this divorce into a contested one and let the judge decide who gets the microwave.
3.  Be inflexible.  Be insufferable.  You know what they really want, so don’t let [...]

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5 Top Injury Articles

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We are in the list making mood over here.  In recent weeks we have written a series of some of our prior work.  We are making sure that some of the old gems don’t get lost in the cracks of our legal blog.  We have over 200 legal articles here, so some of the best ones have gone unnoticed while others have seen the light of day.  As a feature to our regular readers, we have put together a small list of some of our favorite articles.  Our previous lists include 10 Articles From the Past and 25 Personal Injury [...]

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10+ Car Accident Articles

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Welcome back.  We have had some great feedback about publishing lists of car accident articles.  As your favorite Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer, I have done a great deal of work writing quality articles, so why not put them in a list?   On some days in the past, more than a few articles were published that pushed other great work out of the spot light.  We are going to go back and visit some the excellent work.  The theme of the list is about time traveling back one entire year.  Buckle up.
10 Car Accident Articles From The Past
 
1. Georgia Commissioner [...]

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25 Personal Injury Articles

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We have done a great amount of quality work around here writing articles.  Some were better than others and some more useful than others, but that is how it goes.  We are going to take a peek back at some of the work we have done writing on recent legal and personal injury events in and around the state of Georgia.
1.  Toyota Meets NASA for Help
Talk about cooperation after the war.  Our own NASA and Toyota have joined forces to review safety issues in cars.  This is an interesting peek into some new partnerships.
2.  Chrysler to Fix Airbags
Safety [...]

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Hire An Attorney For a Motorcycle Accident?

Should You Hire An Attorney For a Georgia Motorcycle Accident?
As a Motorcycle Accident Attorney in Atlanta, I hear this question a good deal from people.  I also see this question in forums and such places.  It is an easy answer.  That answer is yes.  If the attorney is willing to take the time and take the case, then it must be profitable for the attorney to take your case.  In that situation, the lawyer feels that one, you have a case, and two, that your case has some value to it.
Now, you may ask the question, why not do it yourself? I [...]

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Back Injury Settlements in Georgia

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As an attorney people often ask what is the value of the back injury in a car accident settlement. That is an impossible question to answer. There are so many different questions that have to be answered fully understand the value of your case or how much the settlement is worth. For instance, did you seek medical attention right after the accident? Did you follow up with your primary care doctor after the emergency room? Or did you follow-up with a specialist or follow the recommendations of the emergency room’s physician? Were there x-rays or CT scans performed? [...]

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Georgia Law Blog’s Hits

We have been working away over here at The McClelland Law Firm’s website on Georgia Accidents.  Pages have come and gone, but the past remains.  Let’s take a look back at some of the most popular car accident articles.  Here is your 10 favorite posts on car accidents and personal injury cases in Atlanta, Marietta, Griffin, Decatur, McDonough, Macon and all of Georgia.
Thoughts on small town practice – In this post I talked about what it is like to work in a small town in Georgia.  The cases are the same, but the level of involvement is much deeper.  You [...]

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Drunk Driver Injures Passengers In Car

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This is a post from the Atlanta Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer:
This is breaking news from the Atlanta, Georgia area.
A car went off the road the other day and caused numerous injuries.  A 21-year-old Roswell woman was the driver of the automobile.  The accident happened on Barrett Parkway around 2:30 in the morning.
she drove off the road, hit several trees, and flipped the car.
According to reports, a 21-year-old passenger Kimberly Johnson was killed. Other passengers in the car, 21-year-old Michelle Jackson and 22-year-old Lauren Prewitt were hospitalized  immediately after the accident. According to reports, Cobb County officials indicates the [...]

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Georgia Accident Litigation Procedure

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If you have been in a car accident in Georgia, call your Georgia Accident Lawyer today at 770-775-0938.  Our firm represents injured victims of auto accidents, tractor trailer accidents and motorcycle accidents throughout the state of Georgia. Do not try to represent yourself.  Insurance policies have notification deadlines and not to mention statute of limitations issues.
Venue in Auto Accident Lawsuits
For commercial drivers, the venue for the case will likely be decided in the county where the company is located.  For noncommercial drivers, like you and me, the venue is the county where the defendant resides.  That is where he or [...]

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