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Getting hurt on the job can majorly disrupt your life. This is especially true if your injury prevents you from being able to work and earn income, or if it forces you to work at a lower-paying job than you had before the injury. Georgia workers’ compensation benefits…
Courtroom View Network recently chose a $12.5 verdict that attorney John Sherrod of Sherrod & Bernard, P.C., obtained in a motorcycle brake defect case for its list of the Top 10 Most Impressive Plaintiff Verdicts of 2018. A jury in Douglas County State Court returned the product liability verdict in February…
Case against Suzuki Sherrod & Bernard, P.C., clients Adrian and Gwen Johns were recently awarded $12.5 million by a Douglasville jury, the result of injuries sustained from a 2013 accident involving Adrian’s Suzuki motorcycle. The accident, which left Adrian Johns with a broken back and a severe spinal…
A new technology predicted to be in new cars by the end of 2016 could change the way car accidents occur. This technology could reduce injuries and the number of cases you need to seek a car accident lawyer in Douglasville to settle. This video explains more. Vehicle-to-vehicle technology…
If a defective product injures you, you may be eligible to receive compensation in a product liability lawsuit. The first step is talking to a personal injury attorney in Douglasville about your case to see if your experience with the defective product meets the standards of a liability…
After a minor car accident, you may be tempted to dismiss mild aches and pains. This can be particularly true for individuals who are in a hurry to reach their destination. Yet, failing to go to a hospital and to file a claim promptly may compromise your legal rights. Even…
Truck accidents are often among the most serious. The sheer size and weight of a commercial truck can easily crush a passenger vehicle, causing wrongful death and disabling injuries. If you have sustained injuries in a truck accident or you have lost a loved one in a collision, you should…
It may be possible to file a lawsuit against someone who injured you in a fight. However, these types of personal injury cases are often complicated. If another person starts a fight that leaves you with serious physical and emotional injuries, you should contact a Douglasville personal injury lawyer as soon…
There are many steps you can take to reduce your risk of a collision. For example, you should continually monitor the traffic around you, follow the rules of the road, and avoid distracted driving. Unfortunately, not all accidents are preventable, since you cannot control the reckless behavior of…
There is no question that wearing your seat belt is the most effective way to prevent death from an auto accident. However, while a seat belt may save you from wrongful death, it can also cause serious injuries. It is advisable to seek medical attention right away after a collision, even…