Georgia Personal Injury Blog

Congratulations to Our 2023 Scholarship Finalists!

By Grant Law Office on May 31, 2023

At Grant Law Office, we’re very excited about the enthusiastic response we received to this year’s Best Foot Forward Scholarship. Over 200 hundred students from across Georgia applied for the $1500 award.

This year’s submissions were due on May 17, and we enjoyed reading every one of them. Your essays were compelling, informative, and beautifully written. We’re confident that the students who applied for our scholarship are going to make outstanding contributions to our nation and the great state of Georgia in the years ahead.Read more…

How Loss of Consortium Works in Georgia

By Grant Law Office on May 20, 2023

Loss of consortium can have a profound impact on a personal injury claim. It encompasses how a spouse’s physical injuries impacted the marriage, including the loss of love, companionship, and comfort. Only the spouse can bring this kind of claim to court. To increase your chances of recovering fair compensation, ensure you have an experienced Atlanta personal injury lawyer on your side.Read more…

Can Dashcam Footage Help a Personal Injury Claim?

By Grant Law Office on May 15, 2023

A dashcam is a small camera that can be mounted on the windshield or dashboard of a car, recording the road ahead. These devices usually begin recording after a car is turned on and cease to record when the engine is off. Although dashcams tend to have an internal memory, making it easy to view recordings later. The evidence your dashcam provides in the event of an accident could play a significant role in a personal injury claim, which is why this useful tool has become a must-have.Read more…

The Emotional Impact of Preventable Assault and Sexual Assault: How Grant Law Office Can Help

By Grant Law Office on May 10, 2023

When someone becomes the victim of a sexual assault, it can be a life-changing event that can leave them feeling scared, vulnerable, and overwhelmed. Victims of these crimes can react in different ways, from blaming themselves to experiencing denial. At Grant Law Office, our Atlanta personal injury lawyers understand the emotional impact of these types of crimes and have been helping victims and their families for decades. We are here to help you when this type of tragedy strikes.Read more…

Golf Course-Related Injury Risks

By Grant Law Office on April 30, 2023

Enjoying a day playing golf is a favorite pastime for many residents and visitors to the Atlanta area. Unfortunately, a pleasurable day playing golf can turn into a nightmare under the right circumstances. Golf is not traditionally considered a dangerous sport, but injury accidents can happen, even on the most beautiful, famous, or well-managed courses.Read more…

Amazon’s Dangerous Trucking Policies

By Grant Law Office on April 15, 2023

Atlanta residents love the ability to order goods on Amazon, and see the items appear on the doorstep, typically within a day or two. While the convenience of the service is undeniable, the fast delivery times offered by Amazon comes with significant risks. Residents can rarely venture to the streets, roads, and highways in Atlanta without seeing several Amazon vehicles, including huge commercial trucks. Amazon manages its ultra-fast delivery service with a process that includes moving large quantities of popular goods to warehouse locations, transported by semi-trucks, 18-wheelers, and tractor-trailers.Read more…

The Role of Large Trucks’ Black Boxes After Accidents

By Grant Law Office on March 20, 2023

Many large commercial trucks have devices similar to black boxes in airplanes. These electronic control modules (ECMs) or event data recorders (EDRs) are commonly referred to as black boxes. After a truck accident that causes serious injuries, a black box can provide powerful evidence to support a claim for compensation.Read more…

The Dangers Posed by St. Patrick’s Day Drivers

By Grant Law Office on February 25, 2023

It makes sense to exercise caution if you plan to be out and about on St. Patrick’s Day. This holiday is one of the most dangerous times to drive. Along with corned beef and cabbage and the wearing of the color green, St. Paddy’s Day celebrations often involve drinking green beer, shots of Irish whiskey, Guinness, and other alcoholic beverages. With pub crawls, private parties, and residents gathering in bars and restaurants, alcohol consumption is abnormally high – with more drunk drivers sharing the streets and highways.Read more…

The Grant Law Office 2023 Best Foot Forward Scholarship

By Grant Law Office on February 16, 2023

College is a great place to learn about the world, meet people from diverse backgrounds, and develop skills that will help you compete in this fast-changing world. And there’s no substitution for the hands-on learning and vibrant personal interaction you get by pursuing higher education.
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Large Truck Blind Spots 101

By Grant Law Office on February 5, 2023

Blind spots are areas around a vehicle that the driver cannot see in rear view or side mirrors. Large commercial trucks have gigantic blind spots, also known as “no zones.” Truckers have a responsibility to check their spots carefully, using other means than mirrors, to avoid causing deadly accidents.Read more…