Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Victims of Gwinnett Van Crash that Killed 7 Settle for $162 million
By Shaddi Abusaid The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Updated June 26, 2024 Lawsuits stemming from a fiery van crash in Gwinnett County three years ago that killed seven women and injured nine others have been settled for a combined $162 million, according to the plaintiffs’ attorneys. The women, members of an addiction recovery group home, were… Read More »
Historic $162M Settlement Reached in Deadly Georgia Van Rollover Crash
(FOX 5) Atlanta – A settlement has been reached in one of Georgia’s deadliest crashes. Beasley Allen and Shiver Hamilton Campbell, who represent several of those involved in the deadly 2021 rollover which claimed the lives of seven people and injured several others, say $162 million settlement has been reached. Beasley Allen represented five… Read More »
$162M Settlement Reached in One of Georgia’s Deadliest Auto Accidents: Attorneys Discuss Hurdles in Litigation
Daily Report: June 27, 2024 “This case was very different by the time it got to the end of the case than it was at the beginning,” Alan Hamilton of Shiver Hamilton Campbell in Atlanta said. “We didn‘t go after the easy money, we didn‘t go after the simple, quick settlement; we went after… Read More »
What is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims in Georgia?
If you were injured in an accident, it’s important to act quickly when it comes to pursuing legal action. Not only will you have a better chance of filing a successful claim if you begin the filing process immediately, but doing so within a certain amount of time is actually legally required. This is… Read More »
Georgia Bad Faith Insurance Practices
People purchase insurance to protect themselves in the event of an unexpected event, like a car accident, theft, or natural disaster. Unfortunately, not all insurance companies operate in good faith when dealing with policyholders. In fact, an alarming number of insurers engage in dishonest and unfair practices when investigating, approving or denying, and paying… Read More »
Major Changes to Insurance Laws Could Affect Personal Injury Cases in Georgia
Georgia lawmakers recently approved a new bill that could have a significant impact on personal injury cases going forward. Specifically, Senate Bill 83, which was signed into law at the end of April, overhauled Georgia law regarding pre-suit time limit demands in auto accident cases. As a result, it could become a lot harder… Read More »
Liability for T-Bone Accident Damages
T-bone accidents are among some of the most devastating types of car accidents, as they are usually accompanied by severe injuries and significant vehicle damage. Read on to learn more about these kinds of collisions, including who can be held liable for their resulting damages. T-Bone Accident Scenarios T-bone accidents occur when the front-end… Read More »
Traumatic Brain Injuries Can Cause a Variety of Vision Impairments
When people hear the term “traumatic brain injury”, they often imagine symptoms like headaches, confusion, dizziness, nausea, and even unconsciousness. These are not, however, the only kinds of problems that blunt force impacts to the skull can cause. Many, for instance, suffer from vision impairments that have significant consequences on their day-to-day lives. Symptoms… Read More »
Long-Term Car Accident Injuries
Car accidents can and do cause a variety of injuries, ranging from minor to so severe that they end up being fatal. Even those who obtain prompt medical care could suffer from the long-term consequences of those injuries for years to come, which is why it’s so important for accident victims to consider their… Read More »
When a Georgia Business is Liable for a Slip and Fall Accident
While many of those who are involved in slip and fall accidents are lucky enough to walk away with scrapes and bruises, an alarming number are not so fortunate. In these cases, it is often in an injured party’s best interests to file a claim with the at-fault property owner whose failure to care… Read More »
