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Crash Course
Paige Cerulli
A bad car accident left me reeling, but my worst symptoms wouldn’t appear until two weeks after. If it weren’t for excellent legal representation, there’s no way I’d have made it through—or with anything close to the settlement I got.
Wax On, Wax Off
Aria Gmitter
An unfortunate episode with a rogue body waxer left me itching like mad, in pain and wondering what sort of recourse I might have. A journey through the hairy underbelly of a sometimes dicey industry.
Announcing the 2022 Best Lawyers: The Injury & Malpractice Issue
Featuring the top legal talent from The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America and “Lawyer of the Year” recipients for personal injury and medical malpractice as well as thought leadership from some of the nation’s top lawyers.
Claims on a Canine
Lawrence J. Buckfire
Which factors will most influence the settlement amount in a case involving a dog attack? Here’s an overview.
Mind Matters: The Importance of Diagnosing TBIs in PI Cases
Bobby Saadian
Many lawyers fail to identify and diagnose traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in personal injury disputes. But it can be critical to your case—and render any potential settlement or award far more advantageous for your client.
How Being a Client Almost Made Me Quit Law School
Paula Birch Billingsley
Suddenly becoming a personal injury client gave one law school student a new appreciation for clients’ needs and concerns. Here are some considerations even experienced lawyers ought to keep in mind.
Helpful Hints & Avoidable Mistakes
Frank L. Branson
I’ve picked up a lot in the courtroom in five decades of practice. Here are some strategies, tips and other pointers to help make your trial experience smoother—and successful.
Think Inside the Box
David M. Carter
Black box data retrieval after a serious accident—it’s not just for commercial airplanes anymore.
Head Games
Paul D. Friedman
How the science of traumatic brain injuries has improved in recent decades—and what those advances might mean for victims of these horrific ailments in the courtroom.
Big Rig, Big Responsibility
Theodore Babbitt
The nation’s highways are more clogged than ever with 40-ton 18-wheelers that don’t take safety seriously enough. This must change—and it’s up to both state governments and private industry to make it happen.
When Neglect Turns Fatal
Justin Smulison
Many factors make litigating claims of nursing home abuse and neglect challenging, including patients who are immobile or suffer from dementia and limits on damage awards. Recent case results and proposals to Congress aim to inspire lasting change.
Think Globally, Act Safely
Michael Winkleman
As the pandemic (fitfully) recedes at last, is it once again safe to travel internationally? It is—if you take a few common-sense steps ahead of time.
Georgia's Best Lawyers 2022
Our 2022 Georgia's Best Lawyers publication features top-ranked legal talent in Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Greater Atlanta, Macon and Savannah.
New England's Best Lawyers 2022
Our New England's Best Lawyers 2022 publication features top-ranked legal talent in New England.
Georgia's Injury and Malpractice Leaders
Justin Smulison
In 2021, Adam Malone recovered more than $38 million in settlements for catastrophically injured clients, while continuing his leadership roles outside the courtroom to enhance the profession for injury lawyers.