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Who is responsible in a premises liability case?
Premises Liability Cases Premises Liability is holding those who own or occupy property legally responsible for accidents and injuries that occur on their property. For premises liability to apply, the plaintiff must be an invitee and cannot be a trespasser on the property. There must also be a wrongful act or negligence involved for there to be a…
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Do you know the rules for school bus safety?
School Bus Safety Many people do not know or have forgotten the rules regarding school buses and public safety. On average, at least 2,700 vehicles unlawfully passed a stopped school bus in the last year according to the NASDPTS. It is illegal for a vehicle to pass a school bus when the stop arm is…
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How to exceed customer satisfaction
Customer Satisfaction Existing and satisfied clients are one of your biggest resources for future business and success. They share positive reviews and they work as a referral to others. Because they may not understand the depth of what the attorney did for their case, or the knowledge of the attorney they deal with, they judge…
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How to prepare for your personal injury case
How to prepare for your personal injury case When you are the victim of an injury whether it is a car accident, slip and fall, or any other sort of negligence, it can be easy to lose track of the details. If you plan on pursuing a lawsuit, you will need to be able to prove with evidence…
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The Problem with Used Cars and Recalls
Used Cars and Recalls Used cars are great, but they can come with significant problems. Thousands of recalls are placed every year on new and used vehicles. Though dealers promise that all necessary repairs are made, that is not always the case. Carfax, an online vehicle history website, had over 2 million unrepaired vehicles for…
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Featured Case: Settlement of claim Against the State of Georgia
Featured Case: Against State of Georgia On June 20, 2012, our client was riding his bicycle on Georgia Highway 77 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia when an employee of Advantage Behavioral Health Systems, a Community Service Board for the State of Georgia, lost control of her vehicle and struck our client from behind. Our client was…
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The New Year Brings New Beginnings
The Cooper Firm – Rebrand At The Cooper Firm, we are excited about 2014 and beyond. Moving forward, we chose the knight as a symbol to represent our firm. Why? While the game of chess holds none of the life changing consequences which are part of our clients’ cases, chess represents well the way…
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Loans for lawsuits can be a greater risk than anticipated
Loans for Lawsuits There has been a significant rise in the lending to plaintiffs over the past few years, but unfortunately this industry is largely unregulated and able to ignore laws that protect people who borrow like most other kinds of lenders. Larry Long was debilitated by a stroke while on the pain medication Vioxx.…
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What is a Statute of Limitations?
What is a Statute of Limitations? If you are interested in pursuing a lawsuit, you may have heard the word ‘statute of limitations’ thrown around and are not sure what it means. A statute of limitations is the deadline or maximum period of time you have to file a lawsuit. In Georgia, for a personal…
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5 Reasons You Should Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer
5 Reasons You Should Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer You may be surprised to hear that you should not hire an lawyer for every legal matter you may have. Not every personal injury case necessarily needs an lawyer, but there are still many cases that do. Luckily, most civil lawyers work on a contingency fee…
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