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404-451-7781 (Atlanta) Toll Free: 888-840-8166 Florida and Georgia licensed counsel. Offices in Atlanta and Brunswick. Courtroom litigators and trial counsel throughout Georgia. If you have a case that needs a litigator's expertise and experience, call us. We pride ourselves on being a forward-thinking law firm; we strive to stay ahead of legal trends and are willing to consider nearly any type of case, even those without clear precedent. We are known for taking aggressive action to ensure that our clients receive the compensation they deserve, working toward a settlement when possible and trying cases when necessary. We've helped honest hardworking people in both Georgia and Florida get justice when injured by another. Safely handling an 18-wheeler, semi tractor-trailer rig,
or construction vehicle involves skill
and responsibility beyond what many of us are accustomed to in driving
standard passenger vehicles. Although driver fault - such as speeding, fatigue, or reckless driving. — causes some accidents, faulty equipment or inadequate maintenance may also be significant.
Truck Accident?
June 2010: Oil Spill Questions:
We've been answering calls and responding to emails about the Oil Spill and what may be done.
First, we're not class action lawyers here. Our goal is to help one person at a time.
The most common questions:
Question: What legal options are available to individuals or businesses that are damaged by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico?
Answer: There are two main avenues to recover monetary damages: through traditional state-law causes of action, such as negligence; and through the federal Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (“OPA”). Generally, unless oil physically makes contact with you or property, federal law limits claims for economic damages and requires them to be filed under OPA.
Question: What kind of claims can be made pursuant to OPA?
Answer: Under OPA, claims may be filed for a broad spectrum of economic damages, including lost profits and earning capacity, oil cleanup costs, and damage to property.
Question: What do I have to do to file an OPA claim?
Answer: The filing of an OPA claim is a multi-step process. Prior to filing suit under OPA, the claimant must comply with certain procedural requirements. The claimant must first present his/her/its claim to the responsible party as designated by the federal government, BP in this situation. The responsible party then has ninety (90) days to process the claim and either settle the claim or deny it. If there no settlement by the conclusion of the 90 days, then the claimant has the option to file a lawsuit or to file a claim with the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund.
For more then just the general overview, call us at 404-451-7781.
We don't represent Insurance Companies. We only represent injured people, and we have done so for nearly two decades.
Georgia Truck Accidents:
When an auto is involved with a truck in an accident, one outcome is for sure: the car will lose.
Hiring a lawyer who knows the difference between a car accident and a truck accident attorneys means the difference between a modest recovery and obtaining real justice.
There are no standard hours for a truck driver. A work day can go well into the night. There are standards when it comes to breaks, sleep and the weight they carry in the 18-wheeler's trailer. Failing to rest or operating an overloaded truck while impaired by drugs or alcohol is a true recipe for a bad event.
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