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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….
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…
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…
Bone fractures, or broken bones, are among the most common accidental injuries. They can range from relatively mild or extremely serious. If someone else is responsible your broken bone injury, Georgia law allows you to seek financial compensation through a personal injury claim. The type and severity of…
An injured worker who is receiving workers’ compensation may consider taking on a second job to make up for lost income due to their injury. Workers’ compensation pays roughly two-thirds of the beneficiary’s salary or wages, which is a significant reduction in most cases. However, a second job…
Getting hurt on the job can put your life and livelihood in danger. The good news is that most Georgia employees are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits to help pay for medical expenses and provide partial wage replacement while they heal. The bad news is that the path…