Fiver Pro, Author at Joshua E. Palmer Attorney at Law

May 19, 2025
Truck Accidents

Blind Spots and Wide Turns: Understanding How Truck Accidents Happen

In 2023, 188 crashes across Georgia involved a large commercial truck and resulted in a fatality. While most commercial trucks that transport essential goods across the country conclude their journeys safely, the accidents that do happen can devastate their victims. Why Are Truck Blind Spots So Dangerous? Commercial trucks have significant blind spots – often called […]

May 19, 2025
Car Accidents

Navigating Car Accidents Involving Drunk Drivers in Georgia

In Georgia, drivers injured in car accidents file their auto insurance claims against the at-fault party’s liability coverage policy. This means identifying the at-fault party is a key step in seeking the compensation you deserve. And if the driver who struck you was under the influence of alcohol or an intoxicating substance, your lawyers can […]

May 15, 2025
Personal Injury

How Lost Wages Are Calculated in Personal Injury Cases Involving Fractures

If you suffer a fracture in an accident, the physical pain is just the beginning. You may need to skip work and deal with lost wages while you recover physically, even as the medical bills pile up. The good news is that if someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing caused the accident that led to your […]

May 14, 2025
Car Accidents

Dealing with Insurance Companies After a Car Accident in Georgia: Do’s and Don’ts

After a car accident in Georgia, what you say and do can significantly impact your claim, especially when it involves the other driver’s insurance company. Here are the most important do’s and don’ts to keep in mind. What You Should Do After a Car Accident Our years of experience dealing with insurance companies have helped […]

May 12, 2025
Bicycle Accidents

What to Expect When Filing a Bicycle Accident Claim

A bicycle is a convenient way to get around and get some exercise, but when a car hits a bicycle, the bicyclist is often severely injured. Bicycles are much lighter than cars and trucks, and a bicyclist is not protected by the body of a motor vehicle, so injuries from a collision are likely to […]

May 8, 2025
Personal Injury

What Is Pain and Suffering Worth in Nightclub Shooting Cases?

In a Georgia injury claim, “pain and suffering” refers to the physical and emotional harm you experience because of an injury. It includes things like ongoing pain, anxiety, stress, and losing the ability to enjoy life. You can ask for pain and suffering damages (money) if you got hurt in a nightclub shooting and your […]

May 5, 2025
Wrongful Death

Filing a Wrongful Death Claim After a Fatal Car Accident in Georgia

Losing a loved one is devastating, especially when their death could have been prevented. If you lost a loved one in a fatal car accident in Georgia, filing a legal claim might seem overwhelming. However, you and your family deserve closure and financial stability when someone else’s negligence caused the fatal crash. With the help […]

May 1, 2025
Personal Injury

Settlements vs. Trials: What’s Better for Cases Involving Broken Bones?

Broken bones are common injuries in accidents like car crashes, falls, and workplace incidents. These injuries can range from simple fractures to breaks that require surgery or long-term care. Medical bills for treating fractures can add up quickly, especially if you need physical therapy or miss work. If someone else caused your injury, you could […]

May 1, 2025
Workers' Compensation

Workers’ Compensation and Pre-Existing Conditions: How Georgia Law Treats Them

Getting hurt on the job is upsetting enough, but if you have a prior injury or chronic condition, you might worry that your workers’ compensation claim will be denied. Many workers believe that a pre-existing condition automatically disqualifies them from receiving benefits. Fortunately, Georgia law often protects employees in these situations. In fact, if your […]

April 28, 2025
Dog Bites

When Dog Bites Happen at Work: Employer Responsibility

People who work certain jobs are at particular risk of injuries from dog bites, such as postal workers, vet staff, and law enforcement. Even those who do not work directly with dogs may get bitten by customers’ pets or service dogs or suffer injuries from a dog bite inflicted by a homeowner’s dog while working […]