The Georgia Negligent Security Guide was created by Princenthal, May & Wilson, LLC, to help injured residents recover the compensation they deserve from the negligent party. Atlanta has a high rate of crimes that happen each year. When you are a victim to these crimes, you are at risk of being seriously injuries. If you […]
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Dec
Dec
The Georgia Motorcycle Accident Guide was created by Princenthal, May & Wilson, LLC, to help injured residents recover the compensation they deserve from the negligent party. When we hit the road, whether it be on foot, by car, or on a motorcycle, we often do not think about the potential consequences that could lie ahead. […]
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Dec
Dec
The Georgia Construction Accident Guide was created by Princenthal, May & Wilson, LLC, to help injured workers recover the compensation they deserve. At a construction site, safety should always be the number one priority. When that priority is overlooked, there can be devastating consequences. When someone gets hurt at a construction site, there are many […]
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Dec
Dec
The Georgia Car Accident Guide was created by Princenthal, May & Wilson, LLC, to help individuals who have been injured due to someone else’s negligence recover the compensation they deserve. Having a car is a great thing, but it is also a huge responsibility. Sometimes, the responsibility of driving a car can lead to terrible […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 6 million motor vehicle accidents occur every year in the United States. If you have never been involved in one yet, you can count yourself lucky. However, you should still know what to do in the aftermath of a car accident to ensure you are […]
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Mar
Mar
The Georgia Court of Appeals chipped away at the trend to submit cases to arbitration whenever possible in SunTrust Bank v. Lilliston, 338 Ga. App. 738, 791 S.E.2d 614 (2016), According to the court of appeals, this was a case of first impression. Relevant facts were not in dispute. SunTrust Bank loaned about $500,000 to L-T […]
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Mar
Mar
McDuffie v. Ocmulgee EMC, 338 Ga. App. 200, 789 S.E.2d 415 (2016), illustrated an extremely convoluted decision from the Georgia Court of Appeals. Ten judges participated in this decision. Three judges wrote the “majority opinion.” Three more judges concurred in part of that opinion and concurred in the judgment reached. Three more judges concurred in […]
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Mar
Mar
Wachovia Bank held a promissory note from Dianne Matthews for money she had borrowed. Wells Fargo Bank acquired Wachovia and later filed suit against Matthews for breach of the promissory note. Matthews failed to answer the complaint and a default judgment was entered against her in the Forsyth County Superior Court. A bench trial was […]
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Feb
Feb
On Monday, February 13, 2017, Partner Matthew T. Wilson obtained a $2.75 million judgment before Fulton County State Court Judge Patsy Porter, for our injured client! Matthew, as he always does, worked hard for our client, who was lawfully crossing the street in a crosswalk when she was struck by a vehicle. Great job, Matthew!
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Aug
Aug
This case involved an elevator accident. What makes this case especially interesting is that special rules govern the standards of negligence and the preservation of evidence in elevator accident cases. These rules go far beyond what is usually required in a tort claim for negligence. The Georgia Court of Appeals reversed an order for summary […]