Summer Road Trip Car Accidents in Georgia: What Injured Drivers Need to Know

Summer Road Trip Car Accidents in Georgia: What Injured Drivers Need to Know

Summer road trips can bring more traffic, tired drivers, unfamiliar routes, rental cars, and crowded highways across Georgia. If you are injured in a crash during a trip, your first steps can affect your health, insurance claim, and ability to recover compensation. Georgia injury claims often depend on evidence, medical documentation, fault, available insurance coverage, […]

Can You File a Claim After a Jet Ski Accident on Lake Lanier or Other Georgia Lakes?

Can You File a Claim After a Jet Ski Accident on Lake Lanier or Other Georgia Lakes?

Yes, you may be able to file a personal injury claim after a jet ski accident on Lake Lanier or another Georgia lake if someone else’s careless conduct caused your injuries. These cases often involve negligent boaters, unsafe rental practices, alcohol use, excessive speed, failure to keep a lookout, or violations of Georgia boating rules. […]

Who Is Liable for Injuries at a Georgia Pool Party or Apartment Pool Accident?

Who Is Liable for Injuries at a Georgia Pool Party or Apartment Pool Accident?

In Georgia, liability for a pool party injury or apartment pool accident depends on who controlled the property, what caused the injury, and whether a responsible person failed to use ordinary care. Apartment complexes, landlords, property managers, homeowners, maintenance companies, event hosts, or product manufacturers may be involved depending on the facts. Georgia premises liability […]

Summer Vacation Car Accidents in Georgia: What Happens If the At-Fault Driver Is From Out of State

Summer Vacation Car Accidents in Georgia: What Happens If the At-Fault Driver Is From Out of State

Summer is one of the busiest travel seasons in Georgia, bringing heavy traffic from both residents and visitors. Car accidents often spike during this time, and situations where the at-fault driver is from another state create additional challenges. The Gunnels Law Firm, LLC assists clients in navigating these complex cases, ensuring victims understand their rights […]

How Georgia Courts Determine Lost Wages After a Serious Injury Accident

How Georgia Courts Determine Lost Wages After a Serious Injury Accident

At The Gunnels Law Firm LLC, we help clients in Atlanta, GA, recover compensation for lost wages following serious injury accidents. Lost wages, also referred to as lost income, represent the earnings a victim would have received had the accident not occurred. These damages are central to personal injury claims in Georgia because they aim […]

Are More Motorcycle Accidents Reported in Georgia During May? What Riders Need to Know

Are More Motorcycle Accidents Reported in Georgia During May? What Riders Need to Know

At The Gunnels Law Firm, LLC, we have observed that May consistently sees a higher number of motorcycle accidents in Georgia. The combination of warmer weather, longer daylight hours, and an influx of riders returning to the roads after the cooler months contributes to this seasonal spike. May is also a month of outdoor events, […]

Injured at a Graduation Party or Event in Georgia: When Can the Property Owner Be Liable?

Injured at a Graduation Party or Event in Georgia: When Can the Property Owner Be Liable?

 Graduation parties are milestones that celebrate academic achievements and personal growth, but they can unexpectedly become the scene of accidents and injuries. At Gunnels Law Firm, LLC, we help clients across Atlanta understand when a property owner may be held responsible for injuries sustained during such events. Georgia law provides pathways for victims to pursue […]

Memorial Day Weekend Car Accidents in Atlanta: Essential Steps for Victims to File a Claim

Memorial Day Weekend Car Accidents in Atlanta: Essential Steps for Victims to File a Claim

Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest travel periods of the year in Atlanta, GA. Gunnels Law Firm, LLC frequently assists clients who have been injured during this holiday, as the combination of heavy traffic, speeding, distracted driving, and alcohol consumption significantly increases the likelihood of collisions. Roads in and around Atlanta, including interstates […]

What Happens If a Child Is Injured in a Dog Bite Incident in Georgia

What Happens If a Child Is Injured in a Dog Bite Incident in Georgia

 When a child suffers an injury from a dog bite in Atlanta, GA, parents and guardians need immediate legal guidance to protect the child’s rights. Gunnels Law Firm, LLC, has extensive experience representing families in personal injury cases, including dog bites, and can guide parents through the complex legal and medical processes that follow such […]

Do Potholes and Road Damage Cause More Car Accidents in Spring in Georgia?

Do Potholes and Road Damage Cause More Car Accidents in Spring in Georgia?

 In Atlanta, Georgia, spring marks a period when many drivers encounter more road hazards, and The Gunnels Law Firm LLC frequently sees cases that arise from these conditions. Seasonal weather patterns, including thawing after winter freezes and heavy spring rainfall, worsen road surfaces and increase the likelihood of accidents. Potholes, cracked asphalt, and damaged road […]