While the death of a loved one is always difficult, losing someone because of another party’s negligence or misconduct is especially painful. If someone close to you has recently died and someone else is to blame, you could be entitled to compensation. However, only certain family members stand to benefit…
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…
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…
Butler Kahn recently obtained a $519,010.50 settlement for Mr. Juan Ramos*, a 23-year-old man who was involved in a very serious motorcycle accident. Despite limited coverage and some tough facts, we were able to get a great result for our client using a demand pursuant to Rule 68 and Georgia’s…
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…
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…
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….
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…
Bicycle accidents tend to result in very serious injuries, if not death. The reason is simple — bicyclists are completely exposed when struck by the full force of a moving vehicle. Most passenger vehicles weigh somewhere between 3,000-4,000 pounds. Therefore, even a slow-moving vehicle can cause devastating injuries in a…
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…
