Philip Pendergrass is Duluth’s Personal Injury Lawyer.

Almost 5,000 people are killed every year in motorcycle accidents in the United States. Additionally, motorcyclists and their passengers are 27 times more likely to die in a traffic-related crash than the occupants of other vehicles.

A motorcycle accident can significantly change your life, causing severe injuries such as traumatic brain injuries, back injuries, or sometimes death. You may need to undergo surgery or physical therapy. 

If you were hurt due to someone else’s negligent behavior, then you may be entitled to seek compensation for medical treatment and medical bills, lost wages, or pain and suffering. A Duluth personal injury attorney can help you recover physically and financially from your motorcycle accident. Call us to find out more.

According to Georgia Code Section 51-3-1, a landowner or occupier is liable for damages to any injured individuals caused by their ‘’failure to exercise ordinary care in keeping the premises and approaches safe.’’ To put it simply, a slip and fall accident generally happens when you are injured on private property or in a public area. Slip and fall accidents fall under the umbrella of premises liability.

Common causes of slip and fall accidents usually include:

• Wet floors
• Loose boarding
• Potholes or open cracks in the ground
• Unstable platforms
• Poorly maintained stairwells
• No signs or warning signals
• Defective flooring

If you have been injured because of a slip and fall accident, you may be entitled to receive compensation for all expenses and damages. Our team of injury lawyers is here to serve you because your main focus should be on your recovery and medical treatment. Call our Duluth office to schedule a free consultation

Many of the vehicle accidents that occur in Duluth happen along I-85. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2019, there were 195 large trucks involved in fatal accidents in Georgia. Moreover, trucks accounted for 8.9 percent of fatal accidents in Georgia, while 78% of fatality victims in trucking accidents were occupants of other vehicles.

When it comes to Duluth, its location along I-85 makes it vulnerable to trucking accidents. The most common causes of trucking accidents in Duluth are: 

• Fatigued driving
• Speeding
• Alcohol and drug use
• Unsafe driving  
• Improperly loaded cargo
• Trucking company negligence

We know that truckers and trucking companies have specific laws and policies regarding cargo load and safety protocols, so we understand how complex the law is. That is why it is crucial to have a Duluth accident lawyer on your side to seek just compensation. If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, call our team of Duluth injury lawyers to find out how much your case might be worth.  

Unfortunately, losing your loved one is a pain that money cannot ease. However, our law firm has the legal ability to hold the negligent party accountable and provide some closure to the family members left behind. It is essential to understand that a wrongful death action can only be initiated by certain people under certain circumstances. 

At this stage, the loved one’s survivors should seek legal representation from an experienced personal injury attorney who knows how to get maximum compensation. While it’s true that money cannot fill the void left behind by your loved one, the compensation may help keep you financially stable.

You expect nothing but good medical care whenever you visit a doctor, nurse, or healthcare worker. It is critical to understand that if someone treats you with a low level of care and you end up being injured, you need to contact a personal injury attorney immediately. You or someone you love may have reason to file personal injury claims to seek compensation for medical malpractice. 

In a Georgia medical malpractice case, you will first need to establish that a doctor, nurse, or healthcare worker was negligent in your medical care or treatment. You must show evidence that your injuries occurred due to the medical provider’s negligence. 

Negligence can be the wrong prescription, misdiagnosis, or botched surgery. But this is where we step in. Our Duluth injury lawyers will aggressively fight to obtain the compensation you deserve to cover all your medical expenses and lost wages.

Premises liability occurs when a dangerous condition on a property injures you. Under Georgia law, all property owners have the legal duty to safely maintain their premises for visitors. If they fail to do so, their lack of care may result in liability when someone gets injured. The most common examples of premises liability cases include:

• Slipping on a wet floor
• Falling down rickety stairs
• Dog bites
• Falling into a pool that was not fenced in

If you have been injured in Duluth due to premises liability, contact us to take on all negligent parties.