What is Premises Liability?
In Georgia, owners and occupiers of land have a responsibility to those who enter their premises. These duties vary according to the relationship between the owner and the person entering
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If a Truck Strikes Two Vehicles in Succession, Will the Insurance Company Treat It as Two Accidents?
Most of the time, there is no dispute between an insurance company and its insured motorists on whether an accident occurred. However, a recent decision in the United States Court
How Do You Prove Whiplash Injuries at Trial?
Some personal injury claims are more difficult to prove than others. There is little dispute when an injury victim claims to have suffered a broken bone. Bone fractures are easily
What Is a Declaratory Judgment?
Most of the time, an individual who suffers an injury in a vehicle accident will pursue a legal claim against the at-fault driver for compensation. If the at-fault driver has
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
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
Vehicle Collision With Piedmont Hospital Leads to a Fatal Injury
On June 30, 2020, a 75-year-old woman drove her vehicle into the emergency entrance at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. The collision resulted in serious injuries for four individuals. A fifth
How COVID-19 Is Impacting Car Crash Injury Claims in Georgia
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the way attorneys, insurers, and crash victims handle Georgia car crash claims. From the ability of victims to obtain medical care to how legal professionals
Abusive Litigation Lawsuits and Punitive Damages – Supreme Court of Georgia Overrules Decades of Case Law
For years, Georgia law has held that plaintiffs in abusive litigation lawsuits may not seek punitive damages under any circumstances. That holding changed in February of 2020, thanks to a
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
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
Back to School in the Age of COVID-19
August usually brings the excitement of a new school year. Aisles at local department stores overflow with reams of lined paper, packets of highlighters and pens, and brightly colored spiral
Is It Against the Law to Not Wear Face Masks in Georgia During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
What Does the Georgia Government and CDC Recommend? As the number of positive COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths rise in Georgia, many of us are reaching for our face masks
How to Evaluate a Personal Injury Attorney and Their Rates
If you’ve been injured in an accident, slip-and fall, or medical procedure and are considering a personal injury lawsuit, your first step is to pick an attorney. This is an
DUI Suspect Causes Three-Vehicle Crash in Cobb County
On May 18, 2020, a high-speed vehicle accident in Cobb County resulted in serious injuries as well as an arrest for DUI. While the accident did not result in fatal injuries,
I was Injured During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Is It Too Late for a Lawsuit?
No part of American life was left untouched by the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic remains a serious threat to our country but governments, businesses, and individuals are slowly starting to
Wrong-Way Accident Kills Two in Atlanta
On May 31, 2020, a vehicle collision involving a driver traveling the wrong way down a heavily used Atlanta highway resulted in multiple fatalities. According to law enforcement, the crash occurred when
Joel Williams and Chase Elleby Named 2020 Super Lawyers Rising Stars
Joel Williams and Chase Elleby, partners of Williams Elleby, were recently selected to the Georgia Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for 2020. This honor is only received by 2.5% of
Around Acworth Awards Williams Elleby Best Attorney in 2020
Williams Elleby 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 Award for Best
Don’t Let Social Media Ruin Your Chances of a Legal Settlement
Too much social media can have a negative impact on your mental health. It can also negatively affect your Georgia personal injury case if you are not careful. Attorneys and insurance adjusters routinely
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
Understanding Elder Abuse and Keeping Your Loved Ones Safe
Georgia’s senior citizens deserve to live out their golden years without worrying about their safety. Unfortunately, many of these vulnerable citizens suffer from severe abuse and neglect. In many cases,
Georgia Open Carry Laws Addressed by Supreme Court of Georgia
For the second time, the Supreme Court of Georgia took up a case involving the right to openly carry a firearm at the Atlanta Botanical Garden (“The Garden”). Again, the case has
Allstate and Bad Faith Insurance Claims in Georgia
Many insurance companies have a well-earned reputation for being difficult to deal with. In our experience, Allstate is among the worst because it often drags out even the simplest of
Protecting Yourself After A Car Accident During The COVID-19 Outbreak
During the current COVID-19 outbreak, we want everyone to know that there are additional steps that you can take to protect yourself after a car accident. Obviously, the safest thing
Georgia’s Hospital Lien Statute: How Hospitals Rip off Insured Patients
Georgia’s hospital lien statute, codified as O.C.G.A. § 44-14-470, gives hospitals the opportunity to rip off injured victims. When a hospital provides medical care to an injured person, such as
Daylight Savings In Kennesaw Begins Sunday, March 8, 2020
Prepare to “Spring Forward” because daylight savings time begins in Kennesaw at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2020. After a long, cold, and wet winter, most Georgia residents will
How to Prove Foreseeability in Negligent Security and Third-Party Criminal Act Cases
If you live in an apartment complex or hotel with a history of violent crime, the owner has a duty to take reasonable steps to prevent future criminal activity on
Atlanta Lawyer Accused of Using Client Names to Apply for Advances
For several months between 2014 and 2016, Atlanta personal injury lawyer Chalmer Detling, II, allegedly accepted loan checks in his law office that were intended to pay for his clients
Can I Recover Damages for Permanent Scars Caused by a Burn Injury?
Burn injuries are not only extremely painful, but all deeper burn injuries (second-degree burns or worse) heal by scarring. Although burn injuries are treatable, scarring from deeper burns will almost always
Keeping Children Safe Around Dogs
Kids can be quite frustrating. The pets in your home can definitely agree. A young child may make the mistake of hitting the dog or pulling its tail. Even the
Mixed Results for Macon-Bibb’s Pedestrian Safety Review Board
Pedestrian accidents are an unfortunate reality in Bibb County and throughout Georgia. While these accidents are somewhat rare compared to collisions between two vehicles, the outcome is often far more
Don’t Believe the Lies about Runaway Jury Verdicts
When there is a big jury verdict in a personal injury case, you hear about it in the news. But what you don’t hear about are the thousands of other cases
Williams Elleby Personal Injury Law Firm Expands with Second Cobb County Office
Cobb County, GA –- Kennesaw-based personal injury law firm Williams Elleby has opened its second office location in Cobb County. The firm plans to celebrate a grand opening later this
Tips for an Enjoyable Winter Road Trip in Georgia
If you plan to travel over Georgia roads this year, check out our tips for a safe and enjoyable road trip. Christmas is fast approaching. Outside of gift-giving, if there
Family-Friendly Holiday Activities in Georgia
For many in Georgia, the holidays are a time for family friendly activities. Gifts are exchanged, songs are sung, and a good time is had by all. Eventually, however, you
Post Accident 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
Can You Still Bring a Lawsuit in Georgia if You Have No Memory of Your Car Accident
For the survivors of a traumatic car accident in Georgia, the memories of the event can haunt them for years to come. However, when a crash involves a head injury, it
How to Keep You and Your Family Safe as Georgia Nights Grow Longer
Keeping your family safe as Georgia nights grow longer is an important goal for every parent. On November 3, 2019, we will move our clocks back and daylight will be
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
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
Chase Elleby Named Firm Partner
WILLIAMS | ELLEBY is happy to announce the naming of Chase Elleby as an official partner of the firm, which has changed its name to Williams | Elleby. This name
Responsibilities of “In Possession” and Absentee Landlords
In Georgia, landlords are required by law to meet certain safety and maintenance requirements. When a landlord negligently fails to keep his premises reasonably safe for use and someone is
Are There Limits on the Amount of Interest a Litigation Funding Company Can Charge in Georgia?
There are a lot of questions surrounding how litigation funding works and what interest rates they are allowed to charge. This has been a point of contention over the course
What You Should Know About Daycare Liability Insurance in Georgia
All too often, accidents result in injuries for kids within Georgia daycares. It’s not hard to understand why, as kids get in accidents frequently. But in some cases, those injuries
Clayton County Jury Awards $1.2 Million for Back Injury Caused by I-285 Wreck
Case Highlights the Importance of Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. (Aug. 28, 2019) – On Aug. 14 a jury awarded $1,213,399.18 to Maria Rosas of Riverdale, Georgia
AAA: Dashboard Gadgets Increase the Likelihood of Accidents
When it comes to car manufacturers, the newest arms race for marketing a make or model is the inclusion of so-called infotainment systems. These combinations of hardware and software installed
Bedsores: Can a GA Nursing Home Be Held Liable?
Bedsores are one of the most common injuries that occur in Georgia nursing homes. When you place a loved one in a nursing home, it is typically because they can
Georgia’s Dram Shop Law & Drunk Driving
If you have been injured in a vehicle collision with a drunk driver in Georgia, you may be able to pursue a claim against the restaurant or bar that over
Georgia Ranks 6th on the List of Deadliest States for Pedestrians
Pedestrians walking near or across busy roadways are vulnerable. While that is true across the country, some areas are more dangerous for pedestrians than others. According to a recent study,