If someone loses their life due to a preventable accident that was someone else’s fault or another party’s intentional act in Georgia, surviving family members could seek compensation through a wrongful death claim. Georgia’s wrongful death law establishes the legal requirements for bringing a wrongful death claim in Georgia, including…
A bicycle accident in Georgia should be treated the same as a vehicle accident. The police and emergency medical personnel (if needed) should be called at once. Even if you don’t seek immediate medical attention, see your own doctor right away. This is important as your injuries could worsen after…
The Butler Law Firm is proud to announce that Matt Kahn, formerly of Fried & Bonder, will be joining the firm as personal injury lawyer. “Matt brings a lot to the firm,” said founder Jeb Butler. “He’s smart, personable, and has a lot of good experience with personal injury work.” Butler…
Some people commute using bicycles, particularly in major urban areas like Atlanta. Many others ride bikes for recreation or fitness. Despite their benefits, riding a bike among other motorists can be dangerous. Unlike motorists, cyclists have very little to protect them in an accident. While cars and trucks have safety…
Bicycle accidents tend to result in very serious injuries, if not death. The reason is simple — bicyclists are completely exposed when struck by the full force of a moving vehicle. Most passenger vehicles weigh somewhere between 3,000-4,000 pounds. Therefore, even a slow-moving vehicle can cause devastating injuries in a…
As the streets of Atlanta and other popular cities in Georgia become increasingly accommodating to cyclists, understanding the rights and responsibilities of bicyclists is crucial. This is particularly important for bicyclists who may have experienced an injury while on the road due to a negligent driver. This article will elaborate…
With gas prices rising over many years, it is unsurprising that more and more people have turned to bicycles to satisfy their transportation needs. Sadly, though, the increase in the number of cyclists on the road has led to additional bicycle accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control, bicycle…
Butler Kahn recently obtained a $230,000 settlement for our client who was injured while riding a bike. Despite the at-fault driver only having $25,000.00 in available liability insurance coverage, we were able to effectively leverage our demand to make the insurance company pay extra-contractual liability well above their insured’s limit…
