Driving under the influence is a serious offense that can carry significant criminal penalties. However, drunk drivers may also be on the hook for civil liability where they cause injuries to others. While the drivers in these types of car accidents are primarily to blame for the injuries they cause, in some cases the party who served the driver — including bars and social hosts — may also face liability. If you have been injured by a drunk driver who was over-served before the accident, you should speak to a Tifton personal injury lawyer to discuss your options for legal recovery.   ..read more

In February of this year, two were killed in a fiery multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 near the Georgia Welcome Center in Port Wentworth. According to officials, the motor vehicle accident involved five commercial tractor trailers and one passenger vehicle hauling a camper. The accident began when a tractor trailer was driving into the welcome center at a high rate of speed and slammed into another truck, which then caused an “accordion effect” that resulted in four more tractor trailers being struck. The collisions ignited a fire that, unfortunately, claimed the lives of two truckers. This ..read more

When it comes to personal injury, some injuries are more severe than others. For example, the victims of a minor car accident may emerge merely with whiplash and minor cuts and scrapes. However, the victims of more severe accidents often face more serious and catastrophic injuries that can significantly affect their quality of life. Along with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries generally are considered to be among the most severe injuries one can suffer in an accident. Our Tifton car accident attorneys can help the sufferers of spinal cord injuries recover for their injuries.  ..read more

It is increasingly being said that America is becoming a nation of renters, as homeownership costs climb out of reach for most working- and middle-class Americans. In fact, some have even argued that America should be a nation of renters and that this would be a positive development. Regardless of whether that is true or not, an increasing share of the population living in rental units will inevitably lead to an increase in premises liability and other personal injury claims between tenants and landlords. If you have been injured due to your landlord’s negligence, a Tifton personal injury lawy ..read more

At least fourteen people were killed in motor vehicle accidents around Georgia on Thanksgiving Day, according to the Georgia State Patrol. The most severe of those occurred on State Highway 111 near Moultrie around 6 p.m. when a pickup truck heading north collided with a van carrying nine people heading south. Five occupants of the van — four adults and one toddler — died in the accident. Four other occupants of the van, in addition to the truck driver, were transported by helicopter to hospitals in Thomasville and Tallahassee. Fatal crashes were also reported in Perry, Columbus, Newton ..read more

Motorcycling is an immensely popular hobby. According to the most recent estimates from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, there were over 225,000 motorcycles registered in Georgia in 2021. But despite their popularity, the risk of suffering a severe injury or dying in a motorcycle accident is much higher than in a motor vehicle accident. Part of the reason why is that motorcycles offer none of the advanced safety features of vehicles. The most important piece of safety equipment for motorcyclists by far is the humble helmet. Motorcyclists and anyone else injured in a motorcycle accid ..read more

A 16 year-old South Georgia high school football player died earlier this month in an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accident at a friend’s house. While details of the accident have not been made public, his death is not the first recent death of a young person on an ATV in Georgia. On September 30, a 12-year old was killed and several other youths were injured in an ATV accident in Troup County. That accident followed the Labor Day death of a 24 year-old in yet another ATV crash. With so many recent ATV deaths in Georgia, the danger is clear. If you have been injured in an ATV accident, a Tifton a ..read more

The goal of every injured plaintiff in personal injury actions is to obtain damages — a monetary award that is designed to compensate the plaintiff for their injuries. There are two primary forms of compensatory damages: economic damages and noneconomic damages. Economic damages are those that generally are fairly quantifiable, like medical bills, lost wages, lost earning capacity, etc. Noneconomic damages are designed to compensate the plaintiff for losses that are not strictly monetary and, as a result, tend to be more difficult to quantify. Regardless of what type of damages you are seeking ..read more

Time is of the essence when pursuing a personal injury claim. The statute of limitations for such actions in Georgia is two years, meaning that if the injured plaintiff does not file suit within two years from the date of their accident, they forfeit their right to do so. But Georgia’s statute of limitations is not the only reason why plaintiffs in truck accident cases should act quickly. Dragging your feet after a truck accident — even if you are within the statute of limitations — can result in the destruction of critical evidence in your case. A Tifton truck accident attorney can help you p ..read more

We’ve all done it. We feel our phones vibrate in our pockets while driving and take a look to see who’s texting us. After all, it could be important, right? We may even fire off a quick reply if the situation calls for it. While sending a text or two while driving may not seem like a big deal, it ranks with driving under the influence of alcohol among the most dangerous driving behaviors. Given the dangers of texting and driving, it’s no surprise that the practice causes thousands of motor vehicle accidents every year. Drivers who have been injured due to texting and driving should speak to a ..read more