If you have received a request from an adjuster for a recorded statement after a Georgia car accident, your mind may be spinning with questions. Are you required to provide a statement to the insurance company? Could a statement help or hurt your case? Is there anything you should avoid…
Proper estate planning allows you to preserve the assets you’ve worked many years to acquire and distribute them as you direct following your death. A carefully crafted estate plan can also address management of your financial and personal affairs in the event you become incapacitated. It is a gift to…
A walk in the neighborhood or a visit to a friend’s home could turn into a traumatic event if an animal attacks you. A dog bite or another animal attack could result in serious injuries that have long-term consequences for the victim. Many victims of these attacks are young children,…
Approximately 1,000 Americans are admitted to hospitals each day for emergency treatment related to dog bite injuries, according to DogsBite.org. It’s likely that these numbers are actually underreported because many people are afraid of getting the dog owners they know in trouble. Nevertheless, dog bite injuries are serious medical problems…
Georgia law holds dog owners financially liable for bites or other injuries that occur if their dogs run loose in violation of local leash laws or are known to be potentially dangerous. Under Georgia’s dog bite law, dog owners have a legal duty to control their pets. Dog owners may…
Claudine Wilkins, an attorney with R. Alan Cleveland, LLC in Athens, GA, is advising veterinarians across Georgia that they are on the front lines when it comes to crimes involving animals and, in some cases, crimes against the pet owners such as domestic violence. Claudine wrote the cover article for…
When you lose a family member due to somebody else’s wrongful acts, omissions, or legal fault, you and your family need time to grieve and process your loss. That’s both natural and necessary. Eventually, you may want to explore ways to hold those at fault accountable. It’s possible to seek…
Whiplash is one of the most common injuries that people suffer in car accidents. Whiplash injuries are particularly prevalent in rear-end collisions when the head and neck are forcefully thrown backward and then forward in rapid succession. Whiplash injuries may be quite painful. The forceful movement can overextend ligaments and…
Our law firm was thrilled to see the talent, creativity and dedication among those who applied for our 2021 scholarship awards. We received many well-researched and thoughtful entries from high school, college and graduate students from throughout the country. The attorneys of R. Alan Cleveland, LLC, had asked students to…
There are thousands of dog owners in Georgia who enjoy the unconditional love and companionship of their dogs. While most canine companions are well-trained and gentle, any dog may bite or attack if the animal feels threatened. Dog bites can cause serious injuries, which sometimes require significant medical attention including…