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…
How Long Is the Statute of Limitations for a Car Accident in Georgia? A statute of limitations is a law that sets a deadline for filing a lawsuit. The time in which a lawsuit may be filed is called a “limitations period.” When the limitations period expires, the right to file…
The Dangers of Premature Psychiatric Patient Discharge If you or a loved one is admitted to a hospital or medical facility, you would hope that the doctors and health care workers there have your best interest in mind over monetary gain. One would expect to be taken care of and…
On March 15, 2018, a pedestrian bridge under construction in Florida collapsed killing one employee, permanently disabling another, and causing fatal injuries to five motorists who were traveling underneath. The bridge was strategically constructed on Florida International University’s campus to facilitate accessibility for students who walked to the campus from the adjourning…
On October 20, 2017, Mrs. Goodman was driving her 2004 Jeep Liberty in her hometown of Hamilton, Ohio. As she came to a stop, a truck driver who was following closely behind Mrs. Goodman’s vehicle rear-ended her. While the impact of the collision caused serious damage to her back bumper,…
Last month, the Butler Kahn team successfully fought for—and won—the admission of other similar incident witnesses testimony in Ms. Goodman’s case. Below is a copy of BLF’s successful reply brief. Plaintiff’s Reply Regarding Plaintiff’s Motion In Limine To Admit Depositions Of Sergio Marchionne and Other Similar Incident Witnesses The…
A Look at the Danger and Trauma Surrounding This Defect & What You Can Do if You’ve Been Affected Explosions upon impact. Fiery flames engulfing vehicles. Injuries sustained. Lives lost. Explosions upon impact. Fiery flames engulfing vehicles. Injuries sustained. Lives lost. These descriptors are things we’d never hope to hear,…
When someone in your family dies as a result of someone else’s negligence, it’s only natural to wonder what you can do to respond. One potential option is to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the party responsible for your family member’s death. Though a lawsuit can’t bring your family…
Butler Kahn recently settled a fatal pedestrian accident case for $1.25 million, the full insurance limits. Our firm had the privilege of representing the family of Mr. Roy Goss in this wrongful death case. Mr. Goss was killed while crossing the street in his electric mobility scooter in rural southwest…
An autopsy is a surgical procedure to determine the cause and manner of a person’s death. Not every death requires an autopsy. However, an autopsy may be necessary when an unexpected or suspicious death occurs, whether due to illness, injury, homicide, or other suspected factors. What Types of Cases Require…
