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Truck Driver holding CDL
What is a CDL in Georgia? 1000 667 Weatherby
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What is a CDL in Georgia?

To operate a tractor-trailer, a driver must obtain a Commercial Driver’s License, commonly called a CDL. The rules for obtaining a CDL in each state vary slightly. In Georgia, obtaining a CDL has several more stringent requirements than a regular license. Age: The driver must be 18 years of age to drive a tractor-trailer, dump…

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why do we represent both plaintiffs and defendants
Why do we represent both plaintiffs and defendants? 333 322 Weatherby
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Why do we represent both plaintiffs and defendants?

We think our clients are benefited by our experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants. While there are many good attorneys who focus solely on representing plaintiffs or defendants, we choose to practice on both sides of the aisle and we think our clients are better for it. We think it helps our clients in a…

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How common are truck accidents? 1350 900 Weatherby
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How common are truck accidents?

There are few things more intimidating than driving past a large truck on a highway. These big tractor-trailers are an integral part of the economy, transporting over $700 billion of goods in the U.S. alone. But, we all know that a vehicle that can weigh 33,000 pounds or more can do some real damage when…

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Investigating Death by Dehydration of Cobb County Inmate 150 150 Weatherby
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Investigating Death by Dehydration of Cobb County Inmate

The AJC recently featured an article on a case that we’re investigating concerning the death of a Cobb County inmate, Reginald Wilson. Mr. Wilson, who suffered from a mental health disorder, died of dehydration while imprisoned at the Cobb County jail. The final report by Cobb County has not been released to his family, despite…

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$700,000 Settlement in High Speed Police Chase 890 601 Weatherby
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$700,000 Settlement in High Speed Police Chase

Our firm, along with several others, secured a $700,000 settlement in a high speed police chase for our clients. This is the maximum allowed by law. We are not revealing the names of our clients for their privacy. Although we secured the maximum recovery possible, this was a tragic case involving seriously injured children. High…

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$27,000,000 Wrongful Death Verdict
$27 Million Verdict in Wrongful Death Case 1920 1280 Weatherby
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$27 Million Verdict in Wrongful Death Case

We obtained a verdict in excess of $27,000,000 in Fulton County in a wrongful death case. This is one of the largest verdicts in Fulton County history for wrongful death, and will likely be a top-10 verdict in Georgia for 2018. The verdict concluded over 20 months of litigation between the Parties. The Complaint alleged…

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