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 [...]
Georgia Law Blog’s Hits
New Article on Newton County Accident
We just finished a new page on an accident in Newton County. Follow that link to read the full article. We welcome to the Atlanta, Georgia Car Accident Lawyer’s webpage on Newton County. This article is about a tragic accident that is currently unfolding. Please remember that the full article is available by using that link. [...]
18 Wheeler Turns Over
This is a post by the Atlanta Car Accident Law Firm about local accident news.
An 18 wheeler truned over on I-20 spilling its contents. The semi truck was heading east on I-20, when drove off the highway near mile marker 100 when the driver lost control. The driver crashed through the median and turned over. The tractor trailer accident caused a five gallon container of chlorine to spill out. The truck driver was taken to the hospital for non-life threatening personal injuries.
Traffic was diverted to avoid the accident which happened in Newton County, Georgia.
As a Georgia Car Accident Lawyer I [...]
Causation/Who Is At Fault in Car Accident?
So, who was at-fault? That is the key question a Georgia car accident case hinges on. If it was you were to blame for the whole thing, then you don’t have a case. You could probably call a Georgia lawyer and just find out. Then, get on with your life. If you are not completely sure, then definitely call a car accident lawyer in Georgia.
The other driver in the collision must be at fault. Although, you might have contributed to the crash in someway, the other person must be at fault. In the case of a auto accident Georgia, the other driver [...]
Bus Accident Injures Students
This is a legal news article from the personal injury lawyer, Joseph P. McClelland.
An accident in Brunswick, Georgia sent several children and the driver of their charter bus to the hospital recently. The accident shut down the interstate for several hours. The students were from Providence High School in North Carolina. Also, they were in Georgia for a band competition. Several of the children were taken to the hospital for their injuries. The charter bus driver sustained injuries. Three other cars were involved in the accident, but early reports are slim.
If you need a Georgia Bus Injury Lawyer, then you [...]
Atlanta Carriage Accident Debate
Who knew that a car accident on a Friday night would create a debate among city officials, carriage owners, horse owners, and PETA? Well, that is exactly what has happened. This is a post from the Accident Lawyers of Georgia.
For the full back story, visit our previous post on the Atlanta carriage accident called “Smart Horse Versus Dumb Mustang“. PETA has always been against the use of animals in most capacities other than household pets. (My dog is named Ruby.) Carriage owners want to keep their industry going and defuse any bad press about dangers associated with a nice ride [...]
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 [...]
Time Limits on Personal Injury Lawsuits | Statute of Limitations
Here is a question often heard in my Georgia Accident law office. We handle car accidents, motorcycle accidents, personal injury, and other injuries.
What is statute of limitations on a personal injury claim in Georgia?
The statute of limitations for a personal injury case depends on the type of defendant. For an individual, you should think in terms of a two year rule. For a local government, think in terms of six month rule to notify the attorney representing the county or city. For suing a state or federal government, think in terms of one year. Always contact a lawyer instead of [...]
By: Georgia Attorney, Joseph P. McClelland