Needless to say, I started thinking about how a small accident in my car would be a tragic accident on a bike.  The wind and the speed now seemed like things maybe I should not want to do.  On the other hand, if you are careful and pay close attention, you can dodge those cars that do not see you coming down the street.

If you are hit on a motorcycle in Decatur or Atlanta, you will need to contact a lawyer as soon as possible.  The reason why is because you medical and hospital bills are going to go through the roof.  You will need someone with the skill to negotiate the bills and settle you personal injury case with the insurance company.  To make matters more difficult, in a serious injury case, we will most likely need to include your insurance company.  The reason why is because the bills will likely exceed the other driver’s insurance limits.  Therefore, we will utilize your’s.

The McClelland Law Firm represents clients in Decatur, Atlanta, Marietta, and all over the state of Georgia.  If you need a Georgia Accident lawyer or a Decatur Personal Injury Lawyer, then call us today for a meeting.  Trying to handle your own personal injury case is a mistake.  Would you cut your wife’s hair and expect great results?  Or would you be in the dog house?  Call me or another attorney, but avoid simple mistakes by hiring a lawyer.

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Let me explain.  Either you will need assistance getting the medical attention you need because the doctors will not want to treat you for free.  On the back end, if your bills were paid before settlement, we will need to negotiate with the payor.  That may be the government or a health car provider.

If you were unfortunate enough to be in a Decatur car accident, you undoubtedly have generated some medical bills.  If you went to the emergency room by ambulance, then you will likely receive a bill for that.  Who is going to pay it?

When you got to the emergency room, you saw nurses and doctors.  They were looking at charts and and drafting reports.  Who is going to pay for those bills?  You don’t have to, do you?

The doctor took x-rays of my neck and back.  Who is going to pay for those bill?  I didn’t ask them do x-ray me.

The answers to the questions above are the same, the insurance company.  But, it requires several things.

First, the other driver must have been at fault.  That is obvious, but it must be stated.

Next, the treatment you received must be causally connected to the accident.

Finally, the treatment must have been reasonable.

So, for example, after the car crash you get a face lift.  That treatment will not be covered.  But that was obvious.

What about going for two years to the chiropractor?  Well, that might be excessive.  So, there is a gray area that must be analysed by a Decatur auto accident attorney.

Dekalb County, Georgia is a great venue for personal injury cases.  That means that on average, Dekalb County juries return higher verdicts than in Cobb County or Bibb County.

The McClelland Law Firm represents Decatur and Dekalb County residents who were involved in car accidents, truck accidents, tractor trailer wrecks, Decatur wrongful death cases, premises liability cases, products liability, and medical malpractice.

If you need a Decatur or Atlanta attorney for any of the above, you should contact me immediately.  As you already know, the insurance company is on top of their game.  They were probably calling you before you told your best friend about the wreck.

Call me today at 770-775-0938 for a free discussion of your case.

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But what about in the long run?  Something tells me that future arguments will be made that a reasonable person would know that the fishing will not come back soon.  Therefore, they should look for new industries and new jobs to mitigate their losses.  Therefore, BP will argue that they won’t owe anything past a hand full of years.

Now for the post on the subject of Berms.  All talk and no action.  Everyone, i.e. Bobby Jindal, is pushing for berm walls to go up in the Gulf Coast.  You also hear the Ragin’ Cajun saying. or screaming the same thing.

But there is a problem.  Scientist are all saying it won’t work.  If fact, they are saying it will make everything worse.  Sometimes it is easier to emote and call for action.

So, when the action you call for is bunk, you just say you tried.  Oh, I tried my best to do what is right for my constituents.  Politics and more politics.

People want a George Bush moment when he stood on the ruble at 911 and spoke into his bull horn.

So, Obama should go stand waist deep in oil and give one of his speeches.

Something like, we are going to fight the oil there so we don’t have to fight it here.

If you live in the Gulf Coast and have a claim against British Petroleum – BP, then call Bruce Betzer for a consultation at 504-931-6586.  He represents clients injured by the oil spill, premises liability, wrongful death cases, medical malpractice, car accidents, and premises liability.

If you have been injured in the state of Georgia, then contact Joseph P. McClelland.  We represent clients in Atlanta, Decatur, Stockbridge, Jonesboro and Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cobb County, Clayton County, Gwinnett County and more.

For a Decatur Car Accident Lawyer, call me today.

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The McClelland Law Firm represents clients in personal injury, car accidents, tractor trailer accidents, motorcycle accidents, car injuries, boating injuries, back injuries, neck strains, concussions, brain injuries, broken bones, wrongful death in Atlanta, Decatur, McDonough, Buckhead, Marietta, Dunwoody, Alpharetta, Duluth, Stone Mountain, Lithonia, Jonesboro, Stockbridge, Conley, Vinings, Midtown, Downton, Piedmont Park, Sandy Springs, Conyers, Covington, Jackson, Macon and all of Georgia.

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Decatur, Atlanta, Stockbridge, Conyers, Buckhead, Dunwoody car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and fall, negligence, insurance claims, insurance settlements, personal injury claims and more.

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There are many places and road to get into a car accident in “East Atlanta”.  For example, have you ever crossed over Moreland Avenue or had someone else?  It can be a little bit scary because cars are moving fast.  How about “East Atlanta Village”?  It is so easy to get distracted and there are several cross walks.  As a pedestrian you are at risk for getting hit, and drivers are at risk for hitting pedestrians.  Of course, you could get hit be another because they were staring at a group of people…or drinking.  East Atlanta is well known for bars like Flat Iron and Marys.

With all of the bars it is likely thay you may be hit by someone who was drinking.  Just because they were drinking does not mean automatically that it changes your case.  However, it usually does.  The reason why is it makes it more difficult for the insurance company to challenge liability, or who was at fault.  The insurance company always wants to blame you say you should not have sought medical attention.  That is why a car accident lawyer or premises liability attorney for slip and falls is important.

The insurance company representatives will say some amazing things to get you to undervalue your case and take a quick check before you even know how badly you are truly injured.  Never settle an insurance claim without getting completely better first.  Otherwise how can you really know what your claim is worth.  What if you needed additional medical treatment or a surgery?  No one is responsible for that bill but you because you settled too early.

If you were injured and need a personal injury attorney, then contact my office.  We can help you recover lost wages or missed work, medical bills, money for pain and suffering, and, in some instances, punitive damages in Georgia.

Personal Injury Lawyer for East Atlanta, Candler Park, Kirkwood, Edgewood, Decatur, Midtown Atlanta, Virginia Highlands, Piedmont Park, Atlanta, Marietta, Dunwoody, Duluth, Stone Mountain, Lithonia, Buckhead, West Midtown, Downtown Atlanta, Riverdale, Douglasville, Stockbridge, Jonesboro, Sandy Springs, John’s Creek, Vining, Conyers, Covington, and accidents on Interstate I-20, Glenwood Avenue, Flat Shoals Avenue, and Clifton Avenue

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As new broke last week, a Congressional aide claims some sort of violation.  It seems kind of mysterious at this time, but sexual in nature.

UPDATE:

Massa-D says that while at a wedding party, an aide made an inappropriate remark about a bride’s maid.  Massa claims that he remarked that the aide should be “fraged”, then messed up the aide’s hair and left.  Who knows?  But why blame the White House???

If you or a friend were in a car wreck and need legal advice, then contact my office.  We represent clients in McDonough, Decatur, Griffin, Atlanta, and Jackson, Georgia for car accidents and personal injury claims.

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