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More than one driver could be at fault in some Georgia blind spot accidents. Comparative negligence comes into play when multiple parties are liable. A partially at-fault driver can still collect compensation for a blind spot crash under Georgia law, so long as they are no more than…
The aftermath of even the most minor car accident can feel disorienting. If you suffered serious injuries in the crash caused by someone else, you may be facing costly medical bills, time away from work, and significant changes to your daily life as the result of a crash. Dealing with…
Georgia is an at-fault auto insurance state, which means you may be entitled to compensation from the other driver if you are involved in a car accident that wasn’t your fault. To recover the money you are owed, you’ll need to understand how to file an insurance claim….
If you have been injured in a car accident caused by another motorist, then filing a claim and seeking compensation for your medical bills and accident-related expenses can be a challenging process. If you may have been partly at fault or if the other driver is blaming you…
Below is an article that our firm’s John Sherrod co-wrote for the Georgia Trial Lawyer’s Association’s official magazine, The Verdict. It details an important case that our firm tried in Douglas County and the subsequent lengthy appeal that resulted in a change in the law that disfavors consumers harmed by…
As car accident attorneys, we frequently discuss the needs of Georgia drivers seeking compensation for injuries in car crashes they did not cause. But passengers are injured in car accidents every day as well. An injured passenger may wonder what insurance they should turn to for assistance with the…
Nos complace presentarles a Sara Ventura, nuestra asistente legal más reciente, quien aporta pasión y comprensión a todas las necesidades de nuestros clientes. Sara se unió recientemente a Sherrod & Bernard, P.C. después de comenzar su carrera como asistente legal de lesiones personales e inmigración en Houston, Texas. Sara, una…
Injuries to the arms and shoulders, such as rotator cuff tears, are some of the most common types of trauma suffered in car crashes. While these injuries can seem minor at first, patients often take a long time to recover. Untreated rotator cuff tears can worsen and cause…
Douglasville attorney John Sherrod, a partner at Sherrod & Bernard, P.C., recently appeared on the Great Trials Podcast to discuss a $12.5 million verdict that he helped a couple obtain from a motorcycle manufacturer that failed to warn promptly of a dangerous brake design. The verdict was the fifth largest in a…
One of the most common injuries that occurs in car accidents is whiplash, a soft-tissue injury that can linger for years after a crash. These injuries often cause intense pain in the victim’s upper back, shoulders, and neck. They can make it difficult for people to enjoy the…