Scarring from Dog Bites: Compensation for Disfigurement
When a dog bites someone, the victim can seek compensation for their immediate medical bills and lost income. But what about the scarring that often results from these attacks? Is compensation available for the physical, psychological, and emotional impacts of the scars?
If you or a loved one suffered...
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Georgia?
Wrongful death lawsuits allow grieving family members to seek justice and monetary compensation following the passing of their loved ones. However, not everyone can file these lawsuits. Understanding who may pursue these claims is critical to protecting your rights.
Having experienced and compassionate legal counsel in your corner brings...
How to Preserve Dashcam Footage for Your Claim
In the aftermath of a car accident, evidence can make or break your claim. While witness statements and police reports are important, few tools are as persuasive as dashcam footage. In Georgia, courts and insurance companies often rely on dashcam video to establish fault, confirm traffic conditions, and verify injuries.
Winter Driving in Georgia: Avoiding Common Car Crashes
Winter driving in Georgia can increase the risk of car accidents due to colder temperatures, early nightfall, and unexpected icy patches that catch drivers by surprise. Even without heavy snow, winter weather affects visibility, tire traction, and reaction time, leading to preventable collisions. Understanding the most common winter crashes and the...
Distracted Driving vs. Dashcams: Who Proves Fault?
Determining fault in a distracted driving accident often depends on available evidence, and dashcam footage has become one of the strongest tools for proving what happened. While distracted driving is typically shown through phone records, witness statements, or the at-fault driver’s behavior, dashcams can capture the moments leading up to the...
Why Seatbelt Evidence Can’t Block Your Georgia Claim
Being involved in a car crash can result in serious and even permanent injuries. Victims do not always wear seatbelts—and they may worry that this fact could jeopardize their right to seek compensation. This is where the so-called “seatbelt defense” comes in.
The good news is that state law...
Top 5 Dashcam Myths in Georgia Accident Cases
Dashcams are becoming increasingly popular in Macon, Warner Robins, and across Georgia. They provide valuable evidence in car accident claims, yet many drivers hesitate to use them due to misconceptions about legality, privacy, and admissibility.
At Joshua E. Palmer Law Firm, we help clients leverage dashcam evidence effectively...
When Weather Causes Crashes: Proving Black Ice Liability
Black ice is treacherous, very difficult to see, and can easily cause a serious or fatal wreck. Although inclement weather has contributed to many accidents, drivers are still responsible for how they respond to it. That means a driver can be held at fault if they hit a patch of black ice...
Teen Driver Crashes & Georgia Law: What Parents Should Know
It’s common knowledge that teenage drivers are at a much higher risk of getting into an accident than the general population. And while there are ways that parents can mitigate the risk, these accidents are still fairly common. Between 2019 and 2023, there were well over 600,000 wrecks that involved a driver...
Dashcam Footage: Boosting Your Georgia Car Accident Claim
In the aftermath of a car accident in Macon or Warner Robins, proving fault can be challenging. Witnesses may disagree, and insurance companies often dispute the events of a crash. One tool that has become increasingly valuable for Georgia drivers is dashcam footage.
At Joshua E. Palmer Law...