Personal injuries are very diverse, ranging widely in kind and severity. Though most will be obvious after an accident, it is worth bearing in mind that many will not be immediately apparent. That is why your first step after an accident should be to have a medical professional conduct a…
Every insurance company sets deadlines for filing motorcycle accident claims. But that’s not the only deadline to remember if you were hurt in a motorcycle crash in Georgia. In most cases, Georgia accident victims have two years from the accident date to file a suit. This time limit is called the…
If you were injured in an accident and your lawyer has filed a personal injury lawsuit, you, the defendant, witnesses, or other people who have knowledge of your case may be required to attend a deposition. You might be wondering, “What happens at a deposition?” While each case is unique,…
If you have been injured in a car accident caused by a driver with Nationwide insurance, you might wonder how you can recover compensation through the driver’s policy. Nationwide’s commercials feature the slogan “Nationwide is on your side.” Does that mean Nationwide will be there for you, too, as the…
Butler Kahn recently obtained an order imposing sanctions on a transportation company for failing to preserve critical evidence in a wrongful death car accident case. Accident Facts This tragic case involved a non-emergency medical transport bus. Our client was being transported to a routine dialysis appointment. He was seated…
Herniated and bulged discs are among the most misunderstood — and contested — injuries in personal injury cases. If you’re in Atlanta or anywhere in Georgia and you’ve suffered one of these spinal injuries due to another party’s negligence, you’re likely facing not only physical pain but also legal…
Our law firm was thrilled with the talent, creativity, and dedication we saw from our 2025 scholarship award applicants. We received thoughtful entries from high school, college, and graduate students nationwide. The attorneys of Butler Kahn asked students to provide a video responding to the following question: “How do YOU…
Governor Kemp Signs Georgia Senate Bill 68 (SB 68) Into Law, Which Will Have a Major Impact on Injury Lawsuits Moving Forward Governor Brian Kemp has recently signed Georgia Senate Bill 68 (SB 68). It is a major piece of tort reform that will impact many injury claims within the state…
When you’re involved in a car accident, your primary focus is likely on your recovery and how you can secure compensation for your injuries and damages. You’re probably wondering, “How long until I get that settlement money from a car accident?” This is a common concern, and the answer can…
This was an important case about highway safety. Less than two weeks before trial, the case settled for forty million dollars. Guardrail exists along the highway to protect the traveling public. The most important purpose of guardrail is to protect drivers by preventing cars from encountering a hazard and redirecting…
