After being injured in an auto accident, you almost always have to deal with insurers. Insurance companies are for-profit businesses primarily concerned with protecting their own bottom lines. In other words, they are not to be trusted when it comes to paying you the compensation you deserve. Even your own…
Butler Kahn recently obtained a $689,000 settlement in a car accident case involving a driver who was DUI. Despite dealing with some complicated facts, we were able to get a great result for our client using an effectively-timed Rule 68 Offer. Here’s more about the case. Facts of the Car…
Simply put, yes. Pregnant women who suffer significant blunt trauma in a car accident may be at risk of a miscarriage. How far along they are in their pregnancy is an important factor, as well as the force and location of the impact. A miscarriage may be caused indirectly if…
When handling the aftermath of an auto accident, it is important to understand the difference between a first-party and third-party claim. A first-party claim is filed with your own insurer, and the governing insurance policy will require you to cooperate with their reasonable requests as they investigate your claim. You…
Determining fault in most auto accidents requires proving that someone was negligent. Sideswipe accidents are no exception. Whoever negligently causes a sideswipe accident will be legally responsible for compensating victims for their injuries and losses. In some cases, fault for an accident may be clear. In others, establishing liability may…
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…
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…
Wearing a seat belt while pregnant may seem like a no-brainer, but did you know that it could be the ultimate safety measure for you and your little one? At Butler Kahn, we believe in the power of protection, especially on the road. Not only does buckling up keep you…
Brake failure is among the most frightening experiences a driver can face. When you press the brake pedal and nothing happens, there is no time to react. The results can be catastrophic, leaving victims seriously injured or worse. If this happens because another person, company, or manufacturer failed to act…
Chronic pain is one of the most persistent and life-altering consequences of a car accident. Unlike visible injuries that may heal within weeks or months, chronic pain can linger indefinitely, affecting your work, relationships, and quality of life. In Georgia, if your chronic pain results from another person’s negligence, you…
