HOFFSPIEGEL LAW BLOG

As the trucking industry evolves, self-driving truck technology emerges as a lucrative and effective logistics solution. Many companies are investigating the conveniences and savings that autonomous vehicles could afford. Yet, as the supporters of self-driving trucks envision the future, are they looking beyond the financial advantages?  Self-driving trucks also cause irreversible harm. Preventable accidents have devastated families, injuring some and…

Social media has become an integral part of our lives in today’s digital world. It connects us with friends and strangers alike. While social media brings many benefits, it also raises serious concerns that cannot be ignored. Studies show that social media can play a crucial role in determining liability and seeking justice for wrongful deaths. Unfortunately, age restrictions alone…

While common, car accidents can be extremely stressful, especially when it comes to figuring out who is at fault and liable for damages. In 2021, motor vehicle injury costs totaled up to an estimated $498.3 billion. If you were involved in a car accident caused by someone else, the liable party should have to pay for your medical bills and other losses. …

If you have lost a family member, our hearts go out to you. The pain of loss is never easy to bear. A loved one’s death due to carelessness, negligence, or willful malice may feel especially challenging to accept.  Wrongful death lawsuit settlements are one way to right the financial wrongs of a preventable death. As a surviving relative, you…

If you have been injured in a slip-and-fall accident, you are not alone. Slip and fall injuries account for over 1 million emergency room visits every year.  A slip-and-fall accident can leave you with severe injuries that affect you physically, emotionally, and financially. You may be overwhelmed, confused, and unsure of what to do next.  What you do following a slip-and-fall may…

The unexpected death of a sibling may be one of the hardest things you ever have to go through. When your loved one’s death was the result of another person’s negligent behavior or intentional act, it can be even all the more painful. Understandably, you may want to seek compensation for the financial expenses as well as the pain and…

A slip-and-fall accident can occur when you least expect it and may be traumatizing both physically and emotionally. Under Georgia law, you may have legal recourse after falling on private or public property. However, the prospect of making a full recovery while trying to file an insurance claim or pursue a lawsuit can be stressful and overwhelming. Slip and fall…

While getting into a car accident may be the last thing on your mind, it is the reality for thousands of Georgians each year. Of course, after a serious injury, your immediate concern is probably to receive appropriate medical care as quickly as possible. However, concerned family and friends might soon ask, “Have you contacted a car accident lawyer yet?” …

Imagine sitting at a red light, finally taking a breather after a long day. As you focus on the car ahead of you, suddenly, your body is jolted forward. Another driver, completely oblivious to what is happening, crashes into your car. Being in a car accident can be painful and confusing. The experience can leave car accident victims shaken and…

If you are involved in a collision, it can be difficult to think clearly.  Your adrenaline is spiking, your mind is racing and your thought process is not at its best.  There are, however, a few things that you should do as a matter of course. If the other driver is hurt, offer them assistance. Call 911 and report the…