Best & Flatt

read moreA workplace injury can have a huge impact on your life. If you or a loved one were injured or killed on the job, it is imperative to seek the advice of a workers' compensation lawyer to understand your benefits. In addition to seeking payment for treatment, you could find yourself out of work and out of a paycheck for some time (or even permanently) unless established timelines and procedures are correctly followed. And the longer you're out of work, the more likely it is that you'll require expensive medical treatments.

read moreOur client's sister was killed after a night of drinking at a local establishment when the driver she was riding with, while intoxicated, crashed into another car. Major issues of comparative negligence were raised. Sum total of recovery between car insurance and tavern liability (dram shop) was $550,000. Our two clients, a husband and wife, were hit by a drunk driver. Both of them spent weeks in the hospital with multiple surgeries. The at-fault driver had fairly low coverage, but the clients had good underinsured motorist coverage.

read moreHave you been wrongfully injured due to someone else's actions? If so, it is crucial that you consult a personal injury law firm in a timely manner to protect your right to seek compensation for damages. Personal injury is not a simple area of the law, and negotiating with seasoned insurance company adjusters can be confusing and frustrating. So, acting quickly by involving the resources of a legal professional is a wise first step following any type of accident with injuries. We handle a broad range of personal injury cases and always aggressively assert your rights.

read moreWrongful death occurs when a person dies as the result of the negligent act of someone else, including a business or other party. These are among the most tragic and heartbreaking cases a law firm handles. Often, wrongful death cases involve more than one at-fault party, which can make pursuing them especially complex. Experiencing the loss of someone close to you can involve significant emotional trauma as well, making it difficult to make decisions on your own. Having an experienced wrongful death attorney is the best way to ensure your loved one's rights are preserved even when they're no longer able to speak for themselves.

read moreMore than 200,000 people are injured in car accidents in Georgia and South Carolina every year. Many of those injuries are severe to life-threatening. Depending on the impact of the accident, a car crash can result in personal injury to you and your passengers. If you fail to seek prompt, reasonable and necessary medical care, the at-fault's insurance company may attempt to use your "lack of action" against you. Therefore, it is important to have a health care professional attend to your injuries as soon as possible.