It can sometimes seem like selfless acts of kindness and charity have all but disappeared in today’s world. But the truth is that there are many everyday heroes out in the world who are willing to go out of their way to help others in need. Often, “Good Samaritans” risk…
Butler Kahn settled a car accident case for the maximum available insurance limits of $100,000. Our client, 69-year-old John Bedford, was on his way to pick up breakfast when he was hit head-on by a drunk driver. Our client’s pickup truck overturned, leaving him trapped upside-down. Despite it being almost…
If someone else causes you to suffer a preventable injury, Georgia law gives you the right to demand monetary compensation. You should not have to bear the financial consequences of another person’s negligence or misconduct. You could be entitled to money to offset the cost of any medical care you…
If you were involved in an accident and someone else is to blame, you may be wondering how you can recover compensation for your injuries. A personal injury lawsuit is a legal pathway for recovering valuable compensation for the losses you suffered in an accident at no fault of your own. Subject…
When you are injured due to someone else’s actions, you can seek compensatory damages by filing a claim against the at-fault party in civil court. However, many injury victims have also heard of “punitive damages,” and they often wonder whether this rarer form of damages is available in their case….
If you were injured in an accident you did not cause, you may be entitled to legal compensation from the at-fault party. The compensation you receive should reflect both the economic and noneconomic impact your injuries have on your life. Your pain and suffering will be a significant component of…
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,…
At Butler Kahn, we’re often asked by potential clients if they can fire their current lawyers. While we express no opinion about whether you should or shouldn’t fire your lawyer, the short answer to that question is ‘yes.’ What is Unethical Solicitation? The decision to hire or fire a lawyer…
When you suffer an injury because of someone else’s negligence in Atlanta, Georgia, your case will depend not only on the facts but also on how effectively those facts are presented. Personal injury law requires clear proof of liability and damages, and sometimes those issues involve technical, medical, or scientific…
