On behalf of Cheeley Law Group, LLC | Feb 26, 2021 | Personal injury
Motorcycles have a reputation as being a dangerous means of transportation. However, this stereotype is more about the lack of protection for the rider rather than the motorcycles themselves. By taking certain precautions, those who ride motorcycles in the state of...
On behalf of Cheeley Law Group, LLC | Jan 15, 2021 | Personal injury
It goes without saying that driving under the influence of alcohol is one of the most dangerous and reckless things a person can do. Despite public awareness campaigns and tireless law enforcement efforts, drunk driving continues to be a problem that plagues the state...
On behalf of Cheeley Law Group, LLC | Sep 25, 2020 | Personal injury
Car wrecks can leave victims with catastrophic injuries they have to face for the rest of their lives. Fortunately, personal injury legal protections can help victims which is why they should know which types of damages they may be able to recover after suffering a...
On behalf of Cheeley Law Group, LLC | Aug 26, 2020 | Personal injury
As roadways become more and more crowded across the state of Georgia, the chances of wrecks drastically increase. It’s no secret that motorcyclists face dangers that are not as stark for those in passenger vehicles. Motorcycles are more difficult to see than cars or...
On behalf of Cheeley Law Group, LLC | Aug 24, 2020 | Personal injury
Most motorcyclists are aware of the potential dangers they face on the roadways in Georgia, above and beyond the dangers that are present for drivers in cars or trucks. Motorcyclists have little protection when they are involved in a collision with another vehicle,...
On behalf of Cheeley Law Group, LLC | Aug 21, 2020 | Personal injury
Wrecks between cars, trucks, and SUVs can be tragic and sometimes deadly. These collisions involve violent impacts that can bend metal, break glass, and impose significant forces on victims. Victims of vehicle wrecks in Georgia can suffer from serious injuries and...
On behalf of Cheeley Law Group, LLC | Aug 10, 2020 | Car Wreck, Personal injury
A recent accident in a rural area north of Atlanta left two people dead and one person hospitalized for injuries. The accident happened in the nighttime hours on a state highway which police indicated was not well lit. A driver who was heading south on the highway...
On behalf of Cheeley Law Group, LLC | Aug 7, 2020 | Car Wreck, Personal injury
Unfortunately, it is becoming more and more hazardous to operate a motor vehicle these days. It’s obvious that populations are increasing across the state of Georgia, causing roadways to become more crowded than ever. Higher numbers of vehicles sharing the same...
On behalf of Cheeley Law Group, LLC | Jul 16, 2020 | Car Wreck, Personal injury
After getting in a wreck with a commercial truck or another vehicle, you may consider yourself lucky to walk away with only scrapes and bruises. The fact of the matter is that you may have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) without even realizing it. When a...
On behalf of Cheeley Law Group, LLC | Jul 15, 2020 | Personal injury
Helmets can offer significant protection from traumatic brain injuries and other severe damage in a wreck. It is easy to see why Georgia law requires motorcyclists and their passengers to wear a helmet when on the road. However, the protection that those helmets offer...