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What is Medical Malpractice?

Why Are Medical Malpractice Cases So Difficult?  Finding a reputable medical malpractice lawyer in Georgia can be a challenging process due to the complexity of both the medical and legal
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What are Georgia’s Car Seat Laws?

What Are Georgia’s Car Seat Laws? Georgia has specific laws that require certain car safety seats for children. Children’s lives are precious, priceless and irreplaceable, so of course you want
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Georgia’s O.C.G.A. 9-11-67.1 Pre-Suit Car Wreck Demands

Georgia’s O.C.G.A. 9-11-67.1 Automobile Wreck Pre-suit Demand

Pre-suit demands in auto wreck cases and why they are important! A history on Georgia’s O.C.G.A. 9-11-67.1. In almost every car wreck case it is important to send the at-fault
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$6,440,000 Personal Injury Verdict Awarded in Cobb County, GA

A Georgia jury in the State Court of Cobb County awarded a man post-apportionment damages of $3.45 million with an additional $1.84 million in attorney’s fees for injuries he sustained
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The Amount of Compensation I Can Expect for My Personal Injuries?

How Much Compensation Can I Expect? If you’ve suffered personal injuries due to an accident or negligence, you’re likely concerned about receiving fair compensation. Understanding the factors that determine the
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What is The Statute of Limitations on a Personal Injury Claim?

Personal injury claims arise when an individual is injured due to the negligent or intentional acts of another person or entity. These claims range from car accidents and slip and
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How Long Does It Take To Settle A Personal Injury Case?

If you’ve been injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be wondering how long it will take to settle your personal injury case. Unfortunately, there is no
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Do I have a Personal Injury Case?

If you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you may be wondering if you have a personal injury case. This is a common question, and the answer depends
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Common Myths about Personal Injury Attorneys

For those that have never needed a personal injury attorney, it might be easy to believe or perpetuate the common myths we hear about our profession.  Let’s address the common
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What You Should Know BEFORE a Car Wreck

Let’s start by saying we hope you never need to hire an attorney.  We hope you never end up in a car wreck, but the unfortunate reality is car accidents
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What Should I Do If I’m Hit by an Uninsured Driver?

There are several things you should be aware of if you are hit by an uninsured driver. A driver may have an insurance card at the scene of a wreck
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How Do I Prove Lost Wages in a Personal Injury Case?

If you have been injured and are forced to miss work or miss the opportunity for work, you can seek lost wages as an item of damages from the at-fault
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Hotel Premises Liability Cases

Understanding Hotel Premises Liability Cases Georgia is a unique state in terms of its geography, history and culture. According to the Georgia Department of Economic Development, our state welcomed a
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15 Situations Where You Need a Personal Injury Attorney

Do you know when to hire a personal injury attorney? A personal injury claim results after you have been injured due to the negligence of someone else. It may be
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15 Questions To Ask Before Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney

Hiring a personal injury attorney can be a daunting process. There are many choices and aspects to consider. But, discovering which attorney is best for you and your personal injury
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Williams Elleby Howard & Easter – Best Local Attorney for Fourth Year in a Row

For the fourth consecutive year, Around Acworth magazine has honored Williams Elleby Howard & Easter with a Reader’s Choice Award for Best Attorney. “We’re excited, proud and humbled to receive
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Chase Elleby Graduates from GTLA LEAD Program

Kennesaw, GA (May 12, 2021) – Williams Elleby Howard & Easter is proud to announce two achievements by firm partner Chase Elleby – his graduation from Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
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Joel Williams and Chase Elleby – 2021 Super Lawyers Rising Stars

Joel Williams and Chase Elleby Named 2021 Super Lawyers Rising Stars Joel Williams and Chase Elleby, partners of Williams Elleby Howard & Easter, were recently selected to the Georgia Super
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What is Premises Liability?

In Georgia, premises liability is a legal concept that holds owners and occupiers of land responsibile to those who enter their premises. These duties vary according to the relationship between
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What Is the Timeline in a Georgia Personal Injury Lawsuit?

No two personal injury cases are alike. What’s more, even cases with similar fact patterns can reach wildly different conclusions. Between two similarly situated plaintiffs, one could obtain a quick
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3 Key Considerations When Evaluating a Personal Injury Settlement Offer

For most people, receiving a personal injury settlement offer following an injury in Georgia is good news that carries with it one big question: Should I accept this offer? The
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Do I Have to Provide Insurance Companies With My Medical Records?

Automobile accidents happen in the blink of an eye, but the consequences of them, even when you are not at fault, last much longer. The physical and financial recovery from
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Georgia Trial Lawyers Association Selects Chase Elleby for 2020-2021 LEAD Program

Georgia Trial Lawyers Association Selects Chase Elleby for 2020-2021 LEAD Program ATLANTA – The Georgia Trial Lawyers Association recently announced the selections for the 2020-2021 Leadership Education and Advanced Direction
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Joel Williams and Chase Elleby – 2020 Super Lawyers Rising Stars

Joel Williams and Chase Elleby, partners of Williams Elleby Howard & Easter, were recently selected to the Georgia Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for 2020. This honor is only received
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Best Attorney of 2020 Awarded to Williams Elleby Howard & Easter

Williams Elleby Howard & Easter has been named Best Attorney by Around Acworth magazine. For the third year in a row, the personal injury firm has received a Readers’ Choice
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How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit After a Car Accident in Georgia?

After a car accident in Georgia, adults have 2 years to file a lawsuit for physical injuries. O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33. A lawsuit for property damage must be filed within 4
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Williams Elleby Howard & Easter Personal Injury Law Firm Expands with Second Office Location

Cobb County, GA –- Kennesaw-based personal injury law firm Williams Elleby Howard & Easter has opened its second office location in Cobb County. The firm plans to celebrate a grand
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PTSD: What to Look For After a Georgia Car Accident

Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a mental health disorder that is triggered by a dangerous or shocking event, including Georgia car accidents.  PTSD is commonly associated with military veterans
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Joel Williams Law, LLC Announces Name Change, New Partner

Attorney Chase Elleby Joins Attorney Joel Williams as Named Partner KENNESAW, Ga (Oct. 1, 2019) – Joel Williams Law, LLC is pleased to announce the ascension of Chase Elleby as
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Get to Know Chase Elleby – Partner

Personal injury attorney Chase Elleby has recently become a named partner at Williams|Elleby. Together with Joel Williams, they litigate serious cases involving car accidents, tractor-trailer wrecks and premises liability injuries
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Chase Elleby Named Firm Partner

Williams Elleby Howard & Easter is happy to announce the naming of Chase Elleby as an official partner of the firm, which has changed its name to Williams Elleby Howard
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Can a Car Accident Cause Scoliosis?

The Mayo Clinic defines Scoliosis as the curvature of the spinal column and it can be exacerbated by a car accident. While the spinal cord is typically straight, a bent
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Preparing for a Consultation with a Georgia Personal Injury Lawyer

If you need to consult with a personal injury attorney in Georgia, there are some things you should know prior meeting with the attorney. There are many fine personal injury
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Who Is Responsible for a Georgia Rear-End Accident?

It is a commonly held belief by many Georgia drivers that the fault in a rear-end collision is easy to determine and that the driver that rear-ends the other is
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What Are Pain and Suffering Damages?

If you have suffered an injury in a Georgia vehicle accident, it is probably no surprise to you that it is possible to recover the costs of your medical treatment and
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Georgia Auto Insurance Laws

In Georgia, car insurance is required. It is there to protect both drivers and passengers in the event of an accident. Minimum Requirements If you drive a car in Georgia,
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Do I Have to Pay Taxes on My Personal Injury Settlement?

When it comes to settlements for personal injury lawsuits, one topic that is rarely discussed is the tax implications of that settlement. Many personal injury settlements involve a large lump
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7 Ways to Maximize Your Settlement After a Back Injury 

Sustaining a back injury is a difficult thing to endure. There are several types of back injuries that personal injury lawyers encounter on a regular basis, such as whiplash, herniated
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Is Property Damage Included in a Personal Injury Lawsuit? 

In almost all auto accident cases, the victim has both a personal injury and a property damage claim. Under Georgia law, these are two distinct claims. A plaintiff can claim both
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Georgia’s Open Records Act and Its Exceptions 

Nearly 100 years ago, the great Supreme Court justice Louis Brandeis wrote “sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants.” What he meant by this was that shining a light on
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What Does “Total Loss” Mean Following an Accident

After a serious auto accident, figuring out how to deal with a heavily damaged vehicle is not always a simple matter. In some cases, a car may be so damaged
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Georgia’s “Move Over” Law: What You Need to Know

Most of us know that when a police car, fire truck, or ambulance is traveling down the road with sirens blaring, the law requires us to slow down, yield the
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The Importance of Expert Testimony in Slip and Fall Cases

You’ve slipped and fallen on or near the property of a business due to a dangerous condition. You were paying attention and behaving reasonably, but you fell nonetheless because the
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Bicycle Wrecks

Each year in the United States there are hundreds of thousands of accidents between automobiles and bicycles. Because of their vulnerable position, these accidents often have severe consequences for the cyclists involved.
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Concussion Related Injuries

A concussion is a type of serious traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused when someone suffers a blow to the head. Repeated head traumas can worsen a TBI significantly. According to the CDC,
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Georgia Child Booster Seat Laws

In 2002, John Creeks resident Jenny Harty was traveling with her husband and two small children when their car was struck by an SUV in rural Georgia. She told the Atlanta
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Georgia Assumption of Risk Doctrine

Under the classic assumption of risk doctrine, a defendant is not liable for harm caused if the plaintiff voluntarily and knowingly assumed the risk. Georgia courts have long accepted the doctrine
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The Mediation Process

Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution whereby a neutral third party facilitates an agreement between the parties. It is a shorter and cheaper way to settle a dispute
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Brain Injury Claims

In the early morning hours of April of 2015, a tractor trailer plowed into two different cars carrying seven Georgia Southern nursing students. Five of the students were killed. Two students suffered
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Vicarious Liability

Typically, a person is only liable for his or her own actions. It usually isn’t fair to hold one person responsible for the actions of someone else. But there is
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