Motorcyclists are more likely to be hurt or even killed in traffic accidents than other road users because motorcycles don’t have the same protections as a car.  Some of the most common causes of motorcycle accidents are: Speeding Distracted driving Intoxicated driving Unsafe left turns Merging without looking Inexperience Dangerous…

Butler Kahn recently got a $1,000,000 policy limits settlement in a wrongful death, negligent security case arising from a shooting.  Where someone is hurt or killed by a criminal act at a business, the business can be held responsible where the danger from criminal activity is known or should have…

In a rear-end accident in Georgia, there is usually a presumption that the driver behind is at fault for the accident. However, there are certain times when the driver who is blamed for the accident is the one who gets rear-ended. Is the Driver Behind Always at Fault in Rear-End…

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…

Butler Kahn recently obtained a $400,000 settlement for a husband and wife who were involved in a t-bone collision.  Despite the at-fault driver only having $50,000 in available liability insurance coverage, we were able to effectively leverage our position to collect $200,000 from the at-fault driver’s insurance company on top…

Motorcycle accidents can cause riders a wide range of injuries due to their lack of crash protection. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), lower-extremity injuries are the most common injuries motorcycle riders sustain. These injuries include damage to the ligaments, tendons, muscles, or broken bones in the…

After a car crash, you might seek compensation for your losses by filing an insurance claim. Filing a car accident claim with Progressive in Georgia requires promptly notifying the insurer about the accident. After receiving notice, the insurer may provide you with forms to fill out and ask for a…

Because of commercial trucks’ immense size and weight, truck accidents tend to be much more destructive and harmful than car accidents. But that’s not the only way truck and car accidents differ. While car accidents are usually caused by driver error, truck crashes can be caused by any number of…

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation reported that in 2017 there were over 3,000 reported cases of sexual assault and sex-related crime such as rape. While this number my seem shocking, it represents only a fraction of the number of sexual assaults that happen in Georgia every year. Many victims of…

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…