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What should you consider when hiring an attorney?

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One of the most important decisions you have to make when you decide to seek compensation for a personal injury case is which attorney you are going to hire. This isn't a decision that should be taken lightly. You might see advertisements for attorneys that make the firm look amazing. You can't rely solely on those ads. Instead, you need to delve a little deeper so that you can find the attorney you feel is the right fit for you and your case.

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Why are boating accidents serious matters?

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If you are involved in a boating accident, you might suffer from a serious injury. This might lead to you seeking compensation from the boater who caused the crash. Understanding a few points about these crashes is imperative if you were injured in a boating accident.

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Motorcycle accidents can cause catastrophic injuries

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Spring is here, and many people are excited to bring their motorcycles out of winter storage. Those who enjoy motorcycles for recreation or their daily commute face risk every time they get on the road. Even if the motorcyclist is an expert rider, other drivers pose serious risk to motorcyclists. People don't always remember to look for those on motorcycles when they turn or merge. From 2007-2011 (the most recent years with statistics available), there were between 128 and 178 fatalities on motorcycles each year. Serious injuries are also very common in car-motorcycle crashes.

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Georgia law and dog bites: Who’s liable?

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Unfortunately, not every dog is companion material. 4.5 million people are bitten by a dog every year. Of these dog attacks, 885,000 are so serious that they require medical attention.

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3 Things NOT To Do After An Accident

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We have posted in the past about insurance bad faith. While we certainly don't mean to suggest that every insurance carrier is inherently evil, we want all injured individuals to take a moment to protect themselves. Insurance policies can be complex and it is easy for policy-holders to get turned around - ultimately, doing themselves more harm than good. As experienced personal injury attorneys, we have seen numerous cases where injured people only try to follow (what they think are) the rules only to damage their cases. Here are three things that people should certainly not do unless they have a clear understanding of the consequences - or they have a skilled lawyer on their side.

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