Author Archives: Charlie Gillette
Injured in a Car Accident While Vacationing
Thousands of people visit Florida while on vacation. They want to enjoy the beautiful weather and the great attractions such as the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Busch Gardens in Tampa, Universal Studios, Epcot, and so forth. But what happens if your vacation fun is interrupted by a serious car wreck? What if… Read More »
Catastrophic Injury – The Value of a Life Care Plan
You are driving down North Market Street and a tractor-trailer crashes into you. Your vehicle is totaled and you suffered a debilitating spinal cord injury resulting in paralysis. You also suffered a mild traumatic brain injury resulting in partial loss of motor function. For all intents and purposes, your life as you knew it… Read More »
What To Do If You’re Hit by an Uninsured Driver in Georgia
Let’s say you are driving down Norwich Street and another driver suddenly t-bones your vehicle. The other driver tells you that they have no auto insurance. What legal recourse do you have for any injuries you suffered in this incident? This is where uninsured motorist coverage comes into play. Uninsured motorist coverage in Georgia… Read More »
Truck Rollovers Can Cause Devastating Accidents
Imagine you are driving along I-75 in Florida and encounter a massive tractor-trailer operated by a drowsy driver. The driver fails to reduce their speed and winds up rolling over onto your sedan. Unfortunately, this is not your typical fender-bender. The massive size of the big rig means your car is totaled and you… Read More »
Xarelto May Cause Life-Threatening Side Effects
You develop serious internal bleeding. You go the ER for help. Unfortunately, there is no way to stop it. You are likely to either suffer severe internal pain and injuries, or even die, as a result. This, unfortunately, is a scenario that many Xarelto users are now having to confront. Xarelto, a popular prescription… Read More »
Understanding Georgia Product Defect Laws
You are riding on your lawn mower in your backyard. Suddenly, out of nowhere, the mower explodes severely burning your legs. Do you have a personal injury claim against the manufacturer of the lawn mower? Answer: possibly. This type of incident falls under the concept of product liability. This is a legal term referring… Read More »
Understanding Georgia Crosswalk Laws
Let’s say you’re crossing the street in Brunswick and a careless driver fails to yield resulting in a collision. You suffer serious injuries including broken bones, muscle tears, and nerve damage. Do you have a legitimate personal injury case? The answer is probably yes. In Georgia, according to OCGA 40-6-93, all drivers of a… Read More »
The Importance of Documented Treatment After an Auto Accident
After a serious car accident, some individuals decide to “tough it out” and choose not to get medical attention right away. They let days, or even weeks, go by and the pain only gets worse. They finally decide to go see a doctor and are diagnosed with a significant injury like a herniated disc… Read More »
Injured by a Prescription Drug – Know Your Rights
In the past decade, the amount of money spent on prescription drugs in the United States has increased from $40 billion to a whopping $234 billion, according to CNN. More than 70 percent of all Americans are said to be dependent on at least one prescription drug on a daily basis, according to CBS… Read More »
Injured by a Dog? Understand Your Rights
You’re walking down Scranton Road or Newcastle Street in Brunswick and a dog approaches you. They are accompanied by their owner and everything seems to be fine. The dog appears perfectly friendly. Suddenly, out of nowhere, the dog becomes aggressive and bites your arm causing a serious wound requiring multiple stitches and additional treatment…. Read More »
