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The city of Atlanta proudly boasts the eighth busiest heavy rail rapid transit system in the United States. Thousands of people board the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) trains every day to commute to work, school, or other obligations. Though the MARTA train system is a fantastic resource for all residents…

In this video, attorney Ted Spaulding defines UM insurance and how it works in the state of Georgia. He also explains why it is important to have.  What Is UM Insurance? Hi. I’m Ted Spaulding. I’m Atlanta personal injury trial lawyer and I’m the founder here at Spaulding Injury Law….

In this video, attorney Ted Spaulding details everything you need to bring upon first meeting with your personal injury attorney. He explains the importance of being prepared with as many pieces of evidence as possible to support your case.  What to bring to your first meeting with a personal injury…

In this video, attorney Ted Spaulding details in what instance you can be help responsible for another person driving your car and getting into an accident. He explains how insurance coverage works in this scenario.  When are you liable when another person is driving your vehicle and gets in an…

In this video, attorney Ted Spaulding reviews what general areas of damage you’re allowed to pursue in every case, along with a timeline of when those punitive damages come into play. He also explains what punitive damages are. When can punitive damages be pursued in a personal injury case? Keep…

In this video, attorney Theodore A. Spaulding reviews the requirements for filing a wrongful death claim in Georgia. He explains the levels of consideration required and which parties hold the most decision-making power.  Who can file a wrongful death claim in Georgia? Keep watching this video to find out. Hi….

In this video, attorney Ted Spaulding reviews what happens after a personal injury case is resolved, including which individuals and entities are owed money. Who do you owe after an injury case is resolved? Keep watching this video to find out the various individuals and entities that you may owe….

In this video, attorney Ted Spaulding reviews how medical bill payment works during a personal injury case. He also answers the question of who foots the bill.  Who pays my medical bills after a personal injury? Keep watching this video to learn the answer to this question. Hi, I’m Ted…

In this video, attorney Ted Spaulding reviews why venue is very important in a personal injury case, and why this is an interesting question. He reviews the intricacies of Georgia law and how this relates to your case.  Why is venue so important to the value of my personal injury…

In this video, attorney Ted Spaulding reviews why is it important to properly identify the tractor-trailer involved in your motor vehicle wreck. He explains the nuances of truck accident cases and how these details help in a truck accident case. Why is it important to properly identify the tractor-trailer involved…

In this video attorney Ted Spaulding reviews what makes motorcycle accidents a unique type of personal injury case, and what challenges they can present. He includes details regarding the legal process in Georgia and what complexities can arise.  Hi, I’m Ted Spaulding. I’m an Atlanta personal injury trial attorney and…

In this video, Attorney Ted Spaulding reviews the importance of spoliation of evidence letters for a tractor-trailer accident case. He explains what spoliation letters are in the context of this kind of litigation, and how a lawyer can assist.  Why are spoliation of evidence letters so vital in your tractor-trailer…

In the summer months, many families in the Cumming area head to the swimming pool for a day of sun and recreation. While the pool is entertaining for all ages, it unfortunately also has a risk of accidents and injuries. If you or someone in your family has suffered injury…

Many children tend to be attracted to animals, especially dogs of all breeds. Unfortunately, many children also do not have an appreciation for the risk of dogs to suddenly turn vicious and bite them. This combination is likely the reason that children under the age of nine years make up…

Justice is not always this swift. However, Spaulding Injury Law recently managed to secure a $75,000 settlement for the victim of a T-bone car crash within four months after the firm was hired. Even more impressive, this settlement came after the other side had turned our client down flat. The…

Of the millions of car accidents that occur in the United States each year, the vast majority are caused by driver error. A significant number, however, are the direct result of hazards or other conditions caused by poor road maintenance. Like all car accidents, those caused by negligent road maintenance…

Driving can be a stressful experience for everyone. While some drivers are able to cope with frustrating conditions such as weather, traffic, running late, or other drivers, others are not nearly as patient. Aggressive driving can be extremely dangerous for everyone on the road and has the potential to result…

Buses operated by the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) are a common sight on Atlanta roadways. In fact, the MARTA bus system had a daily ridership of 193,100 people each day in 2012. While public transportation is generally safe, MARTA buses are occasionally involved in accidents that the potential…

Rear-end accidents are one of the most dangerous types car accidents that can happen. Often, the driver in the lead vehicle is unaware that a collision is about to occur and can do nothing to try and avoid the accident or brace him or herself for an impact. Rear-end accidents…

Injuries to the discs of the spine are the most common injuries we see as injury attorneys at Spaulding Injury Law. Typically these are bulges or herniation of the cervical (neck), thoracic (mid-back), or lumbar (lower back) discs. One particular type of disc injury not seen too often as a…

So, you’re ready to purchase a new vehicle ─ after a bit of research, of course. One of your most reliable sources may be Consumer Reports, the old granddad of quality ratings dating back to 1936. One of the measures you may be specifically interested in is the public crash…

Pre-existing injuries are a common argument that insurance companies try to use in car accident cases. Fortunately, the experienced legal team at Spaulding Injury Law knows how to fight back against these insurance company tactics. Recently, our firm won an outstanding $350,000 settlement for a client who suffered a serious…

New car safety features are reducing the number of crashes, injuries, and fatalities on roadways throughout the United States. Many of these safety features incorporate new technologies that were unheard of even a few years ago. Four of the top new technologies that are helping to set the standard for…

If you’ve been involved in a devastating collision with a large truck in Alpharetta, it’s easy to overlook important details in the confusing aftermath of the accident. However, following some basic steps after a wreck will be crucial to protecting your health and your legal rights. After a collision with…

The Atlanta Police Department (APD) announced at the end of July that it would no longer respond to motor vehicle accidents that had no injuries, according to an APD post on Twitter. The new policy and other recent actions by the Atlanta police have the potential to severely impact victims’…

It’s important to see a doctor immediately after you’ve been in a car accident – even if you don’t think at first that you’ve been seriously injured. Your doctor can perform a full examination and help you get on the road to recovery as soon as possible. They can also…

Spaulding Injury Law has launched a new website to serve clients and potential clients who’ve been hurt in accidents caused by negligence in Georgia. Our committed personal injury attorneys have over 25 years of combined experience serving injured people throughout the state. Our new site provides a wealth of information, including…

We all have a duty to keep ourselves, our families, our neighbors, and our communities safe right now. This means temporarily reshaping the way we live our lives to combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). At Spaulding Injury Law, we are taking this duty seriously and are practicing the “social distancing” guidelines…

There are a lot of different variables that go into recovering from a car accident. Immediately, both sides often go into investigation mode. Not always, as the other party can admit that they were at fault for the accident. This isn’t as common, as no one wants to admit that…

Car accidents happen all the time in our country. It doesn’t take much for someone to be negligent while they’re driving. That means you can be the best and safest driver with no history of accidents, but it can still happen. You can’t control how other drivers behave on the…

Trying to figure out who was at fault for an accident sometimes can be cut and dry. Other times, there are a lot of different complexities that can impact how an investigation goes. It’s not always so easy to figure out who is at fault, especially of both sides refuse…

Medical bills and other expenses can quickly start to pile up after an accident. Many personal injury victims cannot afford to pay these bills, especially if they’ve had to take time off of work to recover from their injuries. For this reason, some victims are eager to resolve their personal…

As summer nears, families are already gearing up for spending many hot afternoons by the pool. While swimming is one of America’s favorite pastimes, it should not be overlooked as a potentially dangerous activity. In the United States, drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths for children…

Rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft continue to grow more and more popular, especially in urban areas. They are simple, convenient and cost-effective ways for individuals to find their way from place to place and around big cities, and they are easy alternatives to transportation like buses and taxis. But…

Today, I want to talk about the proper positioning of your bike at an intersection. Hopefully, most of you know that positioning is a huge part of staying safe while riding. What we’re talking about is proper positioning of your bike within your lane. I’ve briefly talked before about positioning…

Today, I wanted to talk about a topic I saw go around about a week ago. I thought it was good for us to get it out there to discuss it further. I found it quite interesting and looked it up to make sure. What is it about? It’s about…

Legislation which would have allowed citizens to challenge the constitutionality of state laws was vetoed by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp in May of 2019. House Bill 311 was a bill designed to waive instances of sovereign immunity and was approved by the Georgia House of Representatives and Senate unanimously before…

More people, more distractions, and more technology predictably mean more accidents, injuries, and injury victims. Everyone’s likelihood of suffering a personal injury is increasing, and sometime in the future, you may have a reason to retain a personal injury attorney. What are the “personal” injuries that trigger lawsuits? Will you…

Recently the state of Utah just passed a lane filtering bill. I’ve gotten several questions asking “Do we have bills that are currently working its way through Georgia on lane splitting and where are we with that process?” My understanding is this is a big issue here in Georgia. As…

As you can imagine, my Lawrenceville motorcycle crash law firm has seen almost everything when it comes to representing motorcycle riders after being injured in an accident. That being said, this blog is a reminder to keep an appropriate gap between you and the vehicle in front of you when you’re stopped…

Nothing could be more tragic than losing someone you love because someone else – another driver, an employer, a landlord, or even a doctor – was negligent. If that happens – though it may be quite difficult – you must speak at once to an experienced Cumming wrongful death attorney. By…

As an Alpharetta motorcycle accident lawyer, I want to give you guys some legal tips to think about when handling motorcycle property damage claims. Typically, we handle these cases free of charge as part of representing the injury side of a motorcycle wreck. We will get involved when the client can’t…

If you are injured in a vehicle accident that happens on private property in Georgia – as opposed to an accident on a public street or a highway – will your personal injury claim be different (or handled differently) than a claim for an accident that happens on the street?…

Georgia’s Lemon Law is another example of how motorcycle riders are treated differently than ordinary, four-wheel vehicles and the general public, not only by the public but also in the law itself. Keep reading to see what our Cumming motorcycle lawyers think about the subject.   What Is Georgia’s Lemon Law? Now,…

We’ve had a ton of rain over the past 3-4 months in the state of Georgia and in particularly in Atlanta. These tips my motorcycle accident law firm will provide are timely, especially now that we’re getting close to spring in the next couple of months and will have some more rain…

As a Lawrenceville motorcycle lawyer, I want to talk about a safety tip that is good to incorporate into your daily riding habits. It’s one that you don’t normally think about, especially in this day and age with the bikes that are coming out with safety features like better lighting, hi-def…

If you are injured by another person’s negligence in Georgia, in a traffic collision or in any other type of accident, what types of damages can you pursue with a personal injury claim in this state? This is a brief look at the four types of personal injury damages, but…

In this article, my Savannah motorcycle accident law firm wants to give you a legal tip in case you are injured in a motorcycle accident or quite frankly, even if it’s in one of your everyday vehicles. Does The Hospital Scam Injury Victims? We’ve seen this in the past couple of years…

If you are a biker, you may have some questions about modulating headlights. Luckily, our Atlanta motorcycle accident law firm can help. So, does Georgia law allow modulating headlights? And if so, what are the parameters of the law with regard to it? The answer to that question is really simple. Georgia…

Typically, a personal injury claim is based on physical injuries. If a negligent driver injures you, if your neighbor’s dog bites you, or if you slip on spilled juice at the supermarket and break your leg, you can probably be reimbursed for the medical bills arising from your physical injury….

It’s the end of the riding season, and I know a lot of you like to put your bike up for the winter. Therefore, my Cumming motorcycle accident law firm wants to provide information on how best to winterize your bike. There are two ways to do it. You’ve got the minimum…

As an Alpharetta motorcycle accident lawyer, I know that a lot of riders drive four-wheeled vehicles and are weekend warriors with bikes. They don’t ride them every day. You’re riding your everyday four-wheel vehicle to and from work and picking up the kids and everything else. Check Your Motorcycle Tires More Than…

As a Cumming motorcycle law firm, I want to start with a story that I saw all online, and it’s about a guy who had recently got back into riding bikes. He was a big bike rider in the ’70s and was out of it for about 20 years. He comes…

If you are involved in a traffic collision, and if you file a property damage claim to have your vehicle repaired, you may be leaving money on the table. This is a where an Atlanta car accident law firm can help. In the state of Georgia, if your vehicle is damaged after…

This blog is for my Harley Davidson riders, but it’s a good reminder in general to be monitoring recalls. As motorcycle accident lawyers, I know that you’re supposed to be getting recall information in the mail, sometimes by e-mail as well, but it’s always good to monitor these types of things…

Today, my Savannah motorcycle accident law firm wants to talk about cornering and specifically traction. I know it’s a big issue among motorcycle riders and it came up for me recently with the loss of a Mr. Sharp. He’s the individual that I posted about who lost control of his bike on…

Is Georgia a “no-fault auto accident” state? What exactly is the difference between a “fault” state and a no-fault state? What kind of automobile insurance are drivers required to carry in Georgia? And what are your rights if you are injured in a traffic crash in this state because another…

As a Savannah motorcycle lawyer, with every single motorcycle wreck case that I’ve received, we’ve got an at-fault party who’s dead to rights at fall. Yet, they are jumping out screaming to the hilltops and to the cops that they aren’t at fault. The motorcycle rider must’ve done something, didn’t have…

As a Savannah motorcycle lawyer, there’s a certain issue that we are aware of in the motorcycle community, and it is biker profiling. However, there’s a particular angle to this profiling of bikers that is most of what we see in the field, and that is profiling by police officers and…

What does it cost to hire a car accident lawyer in Georgia? This is a question that personal injury trial lawyers get all the time, and if you’ve been injured by a negligent driver in a traffic collision, it’s a natural question to ask. This will be a brief discussion about…

As an Atlanta motorcycle accident attorney, I have to ask, how many of you know that Georgia Law requires that your headlamps be illuminated at all times while you are riding on the roads of Georgia? In fact, it is a moving violation if you don’t have them on and, more…

In this article, I discuss what are the best insurance companies for bikers to cover their motorcycle, and is there a chart of how much insurance that you should get coverage-wise specifically for UM and MedPay? Which Insurance Company Is The Best For Bikers? As a motorcycle accident law firm in…

Every year in the United States, more than four million of us are the victims of dog bites, according to the American Humane Society. An aggressive dog must be handled properly. The owner in many cases may be held liable if a dog injures someone, even if the owner of…

I recently made a video comparing the accident statistics between interstate and surface roads and the conclusion was that surface roads have more accidents involving motorcyclists than on the freeway. As an Atlanta motorcycle accident attorney, I was asked to go into a little more in-depth regarding the specificity of fatality…

I wanted to do this video to show you how you can be armed with another tool to protect yourself in the event you’re in a wreck caused by another driver. Hopefully, that doesn’t happen, but you need to be protected in advance in case. I’ve championed UM Insurance in…

Obviously, the perception is that the sports bikes have a higher rate of fatality than the cruiser bikes. It turns out that is correct, so there is no surprise there. The last study that I could find that was done back in 2010 and it shows that sports bikes per…

In this blog, I want to discuss another motorcycle safety myth. The myth that I have for you today is that streets and roadways are safer than the highway for motorcyclists. As an Atlanta motorcycle accident attorney, I have to tell you that it’s an absolute myth. There was a study several years ago…

When an automobile crashes into a motorcycle from behind, if the motorcyclist survives, his or her injuries will probably be catastrophic and life-altering. What are the most likely injuries that a motorcyclist will suffer in such a scenario? And what is a motorcyclist’s recourse in Georgia if he or she…

Today I want to talk about a very dangerous situation that has come to the forefront this summer. I’ve seen a lot of people talking about it in motorcycle groups, and as a Cumming motorcycle accident lawyer, I have actually just had an accident here recently by a motorcycle rider losing…

What To Do After Sustaining Motorcycle Injuries in Atlanta On Someone Else’s Bike As a motorcycle accident law firm in Alpharetta, I wanted to do this video today because I was asked a question that brings up a good subtopic that I’ve talked about before, which is insurance, particularly UM insurance and…

Can Witness Information Help? Being a motorcycle accident attorney, this is something that I see constantly that becomes a big problem in motorcycle wreck cases, and that is police officers seem to almost consistently not put witness information on a police report. So, you get in a wreck, you’ve got one…

What Is The Highway 80 Infrastructure? I want to highlight a really neat motorcycle advocacy piece that the State of Georgia has taken the lead on. I’ll also explain to you the two reasons why I think it’s important for us to highlight this petition and how a motorcycle accident law…

How Wearing A Helmet Can Affect Your Motorcycle Accident Claim in Georgia Being that I am a motorcycle accident attorney, I want to talk about helmet use and whether an insurance company can deny coverage under your policy either for property damage or for an injury if you’re not wearing a…

If you’re unexpectedly and severely injured in an accident, it may take you a number of weeks – and maybe even months – to recuperate. Particularly if you’ve been catastrophically injured or temporarily disabled, and if you need more than several weeks to heal, for some people working for some…

I’m going to talk about a heated debate that I recently had about the ever-controversial helmet issue. The other party said to me that he thought that the Georgia helmet law ought to go to the Texas model, and perhaps modified a little bit. First, let me tell you what the…

The other day I had someone reach out to me and ask me a question because he had recently been in a wreck. He’s got a motorcycle accident lawyer already, but his question was about property damage on his bike and how the property damage insurance claims process works. Can he get…

Today I want to provide my professional opinion as a motorcycle accident attorney and talk about a study that I saw regarding forward collision warning systems and whether they are really calibrated to help protect motorcycle riders as well as the general public on four-wheel vehicles. What I had found is the…

I will continue to break down the report that was released last month from the Governors Highway Safety Association on crashes in 2017 and more specifically, fatalities involving motorcyclists. To remind you, the report says that there were just shy of 5,000 motorcyclist deaths last year from vehicle collisions. As…

As a motorcycle accident attorney, I want to explain why I think it is so vitally important that you get as much UM Insurance as possible, how it works and what’s the best UM insurance available. This goes beyond just motorcycle wreck cases, it will also apply to the other vehicles…

What Do Studies Say About The “Loud Pipes Save Lives” Motto? Being that I am a motorcycle accident attorney, I found a study that studied this phrase and whether the loudness of the pipes, exhaust pipes of the bike, lead and correlated to less motorcycle wreck events. What they found was…

Today, I want to highlight some great news that came out Wednesday that involves the protection rights of motorcyclists. Many of you have probably heard about this news, but in case you didn’t, here is what happened. On Wednesday, the United States Supreme Court came out with a ruling in a…

Today, my motorcycle accident law firm in Cumming wants to talk about what the state of Michigan did several years ago to combat the unendorsed motorcycle rider issue in that state. I also want to discuss the takeaways of this and how they relate to bikers in the state of Georgia and…

You or a family member have been injured in Georgia and you’re wondering how long do I have to act on my claim before I lose my rights? That’s called the statute of limitations.Keep watching this video to learn more about how long you have to act before you lose…

How Do Contingency Fees Work in Personal Injury Cases in Atlanta? Hi, I am Ted Spaulding. I am an Atlanta personal injury trial lawyer with Spaulding Injury Law. So, here’s how contingency fees work in personal injury claims. They are a percentage of whatever is recovered from a settlement or a verdict…

Last week, the Governor’s Highway Safety Association’s annual reported the numbers for motorcycle fatalities for 2017. The good news is there was a marked decrease in the number of motorcycle fatalities in comparison to 2016, with the decrease being 5.6%. Let our Alpharetta motorcycle accident law firm explain. What Do These Statistics…

Today, I want to discuss an article that’s been going around some of the biker groups here in Georgia and throughout the United States. Some of the takeaways are for the safety of all motorcycle riders and what advocacy groups can do to start getting involved with some of the…

Rear-end accidents happen too frequently here in the Metro Atlanta region, and anyone could be seriously injured in one of these collisions. Are you and your family at risk? How badly can you be injured in a rear-end collision? And if you are injured by a negligent driver in a…

In this video, I want to provide some safety tips about what to do when you’re entering a blind curve. If you end up hitting your front tire with either loose gravel, sand, leaves, grass, whatever it is, a hazard on the road, but you’re hitting it on a blind…

I recently read a report from the Federal Highway Administration that discussed the top 10 infrastructure concerns for motorcyclists in the United States. While reading this, I found the number one concern to be quite interesting, and I looked up more about this concern, and what’s going on in the…

Today, I want to talk about things to look for to ensure that you purchase a DOT-compliant motorcycle helmet the next time you’re in the market for one. First, there are two things that our motorcycle accident law firm knows; one, you got to have a DOT required helmet, it’s the law…

Motorcycle Safety Tips For Riders in Atlanta How dangerous are motorcycles? According to motorcycle accident statistics, they’re far more dangerous than cars. As a motorcycle accident lawyer, I want to provide you with three of the best motorcycle riding tips I could find on how a biker in Atlanta can avoid…

I want to discuss a key point to motorcycle helmet safety that I recently came across. No, it’s not to preach to you that you need to wear helmets and that they have to be a DOT regulated helmet for proper safety. The point of this post is that you…

What is the Most Important Motorcycle Safety Feature? As a motorcycle accident attorney, I want to talk about the number one safety feature that you can either add to your motorcycle for a couple of hundred dollars, or you ought to look to get as a standard feature on your next bike purchase….

In this video, I want to give you some info on the number one thing that you can do before you get on your bike to protect yourself and your family. What Can You Do To Protect Yourself On Your Next Ride? The point is to provide you and your…

As an Alpharetta motorcycle accident lawyer, I’m going to give you two tricks on how to add UM coverage to protect you in case you’re in a motorcycle collision. As you know, I’m a huge proponent of my clients having as much UM coverage as you can afford. It’s there to protect…

If a negligent driver is responsible for the wrongful death of your immediate family member, does your family have legal recourse? The answer is yes. More than 1,500 people died in traffic accidents on Georgia’s streets and highways in 2016, so the risk is genuine. A fatal auto collision will…

After you’ve purchased and paid for an auto insurance policy, what can you do if you file an auto insurance claim and that claim is unfairly denied? Georgia state law offers considerable protection to auto insurance policyholders and to third parties who may also be covered by some auto insurance…

In Georgia, if you sustain a traumatic brain injury in any accident caused by someone else’s negligence, can you be compensated? What will it take to obtain compensation? The law in Georgia entitles victims of negligence to compensation for their accident-related medical treatment as well as compensation for lost income…

As motorcycle injury attorneys, we have seen it far too often. Big insurance companies regularly employ tactics to try to avoid paying you full and fair value for your injuries following a motorcycle accident. In fact, many if not most insurance companies offer their claims representatives bonuses for getting you to…

What happens if someone gets in an accident while driving your car? Who is liable in a car accident: the owner or the driver? How will the insurance company handle your damage claim? And what if you are injured by the negligent driver of a vehicle who is not the…