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Things to consider when choosing an attorney:

When choosing an attorney it’s important to do your research, and get to know the attorney and firm that could be handling your car accident, slip and fall, medical malpractice, or other serious injury case. While there are many things to consider when researching your potential lawyer, we’ve outlined the 3 most important things to consider.

Availability & How often you and your attorney will speak

One of the most important things to keep in mind, is the availability of your lawyer and how often the lawyer will be able to speak with you about your case. In addition to speaking with the attorney, you may speak with a paralegal or other members of the firm. Its important when choosing a Personal Injury Lawyer to work with, you should consider the case load, size of the firm, and online reviews to help determine their responsiveness to clients.

Experience of the lawyer & law firm

In addition to a lawyer who is available to speak with you, its important to find an experienced attorney. You want to find a knowledgeable attorney who will not only fight for the highest settlement for you, but also is reputable and respected in and outside of the courtroom.

The cost

Most personal injury attorneys work on what’s called a contingent fee. What this means is that there is no upfront or out of pocket cost, and the attorney only profits if they are successful in getting you a settlement. For personal injury, the average attorney charges 33%, with others reaching as high as 44% of YOUR settlement.

At My25% Lawyer, our Experienced attorneys are available to speak with you 24/7. In addition we have one of the lowest pre-litigation & litigation contingent fee of ONLY 25%

My25% lawyer believes that you shouldn’t have to suffer due to someone else’s negligence. We also believe in putting the most money in your pocket with our 25% contingency agreement, which means you only pay if we win! Our experienced team of attorneys and paralegals are available to help any Georgia resident who was a victim of an injury due to someone else’s negligence. Looking for the best product liability attorney in Atlanta, Georgia? Look no further and contact us today to consult your case. Call us at (833) 25-IS-ALL, That’s (833) 254-7255, and claim your free consultation today.

Recent Recalls & What to do

Faulty products may cause serious injury. It is the manufacturer’s responsibility to ensure the product is designed and created without any defects that may injure the consumer. It’s important to stay up to date with current recalls, as they are typically household products or car parts. Below is a list of a few recalls from www.recalls.gov

If you or someone you know has been injured due to a faulty product, it is important to seek medical attention and consult with a lawyer.

Consumer Product Recalls

“Goal Zero Recalls Power Cables Due to Fire Hazard (April 7, 2021) The pins inside the connector on the power cord can deform and overheat, causing a fire hazard.”
“Inyo Pool Products Recalls PureLine Pool Pump Motors Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively on inyopools.com (Recall Alert) (March 25, 2021) The pool pump motors can overheat, posing a fire hazard.”
“ Flame King Recalls Hog 100-Pound Propane Cylinders Due to Fire Hazard (March 24, 2021) The propane cylinders manufactured with a handle below the weld on the side could leak propane gas, posing a fire hazard.”

FDA Recalls

“NS NY Distributor Inc Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Premium OrgaZen 7000 and Ginseng Power 5000 Due to Presence of Undeclared Sildenafil and/or Tadalafil (Thu, 08 Apr 2021“
“Glutenull Bakery Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Goji Berries and Chocolate Cookies (Wed, 07 Apr 2021)”
“Sabra Dipping Company Issues Limited Voluntary Recall of a Single SKU of Classic Hummus (Mon, 29 Mar 2021)”

Vehicle Recalls

“MERCEDES-BENZ ( 21V235000 ) (SUN, 11 APR 2021 06:00:00 EST) Dated: APR 05, 2021 Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The multifunctional display in the instrument cluster may not be adjustable”
“INFINITI ( 21V234000 ) (SUN, 11 APR 2021 06:00:00 EST) Dated: APR 04, 2021 Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2021 INFINITI Q50 and Q60 vehicles. After detecting rapid acceleration, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may incorrectly reduce engine power …”
“CHEVROLET ( 21V210000 ) (SUN, 11 APR 2021 06:00:00 EST) Dated: MAR 25, 2021 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles. The second-row center seat belt latch may be trapped beneath the trim bezel and therefore inaccessible.”

Child Safety Seat Recalls

“DIONO ( 21C002000 ) (SUN, 11 APR 2021 06:00:00 EST) Dated: MAR 24, 2021 Diono is recalling certain Cambria 2 Booster Seats, model numbers 31200-US-01, 31201-US-01, and 31202-US-01. In the event of a crash, a crack between the headrest and backrest can occur”
“ANGEL GUARD ( 19C003000 ) (SUN, 11 APR 2021 06:00:00 EST) Dated: NOV 05, 2019 Merritt Manufacturing Inc. (Merritt) is recalling certain Angel Guard Angel Ride car beds. The restraint harness may not have been properly sewed where the buckle is attached.”
“HARMONY ( 18C001000 ) (SUN, 11 APR 2021 06:00:00 EST) Dated: APR 17, 2018 Harmony Juvenile Products (Harmony) is recalling certain Harmony Big Boost Deluxe booster seats. In the event of a crash, the seat belt may cause excessive force to be applied to the restrained child…”

If you have been injured due to a product malfunction, seek medical attention and consult an attorney.

What to know when it comes to Product Liability

Product Liability occurs after someone purchases or uses a product, which causes an injury or bodily harm due to the product being defective. This defect is not caused by user error or damage, but by the manufacturer before the product is sent to the consumer. When product liability occurs, certain pieces of the product may be faulty. When a product defect causes you or your family injury, the company that produces the product may be liable to compensate you for your injuries. Depending on the product, different parties could be responsible for the defective product. It’s important to have an experienced attorney on your side, to ensure you pursue everyone responsible for your injuries.

For a product liability case, it is imperative that the product was defective due to a manufacturing error. In addition, if you are injured by a product (which could be anything from a kitchen appliance to a hearing aid or medical device), save your proof of purchase and, the faulty product. This will aid your case. Injury from a product may not seem very severe at first, but it is important that you seek medical attention immediately if injured due to a product you purchased or used.

Thankfully, Fatal crashes on Atlanta roadways have been on a decline since 2016.With that in mind, thousands of car accidents happen a day in Georgia. Occasionally, a vehicle may break down or malfunction, which in result causes an accident. Most accidents are typically caused by operator error, which may leave one party partially or completely at fault for an accident. It’s important to consult with an attorney and seek medical attention if you do get into an accident.

Some common injuries car accident may present:

Reckless driving & speeding – According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), one third of all fatal automobile crashes involve drivers who were speeding

Driving while intoxicated – Each day in America, nearly 29 people lose their lives to an alcohol-impaired vehicle crash according to https://vertavahealth.com/

Improper lane changes & Failure to stop or yield – According to NHTSA more than 7000 people were involved in death related crashes involving improper lane changes or failure to stop or yield

Distracted Driving – NHTSA also reported over 3000 Fatal Accidents & over 400,000 injured in car accidents involving Distracted Drivers.

An attorney’s opinion can help you to make a decision about the best course of action for recouping damages, give you an idea of how much your case may be worth, and help you to decide whether you need a lawyer working on your case. Schedule your free consultation as soon as possible after a crash.

How to properly prepare for an accident in Atlanta

Whether you own a rust bucket with 100,000 miles on it or a shiny new car that is equipped with all of the latest technology, you take a gamble every time you drive in Atlanta. Auto accidents and other emergencies happen all of the time. You need to prepare for it.

The best way to prepare for an emergency is to properly stock it. Here, we suggest that you keep this short list of basic items in your car at all times:

Proof of insurance – Make sure that your insurance card is up-to-date and in force. If your policy has lapsed, the card is worth nothing. Create a way to remind yourself to check your glove box regularly to make sure that you carry a valid form of insurance.
Vehicle registration – The same goes for your registration. Make sure that any applicable tags or stickers are up-to-date and effective, or else you are in violation of New York law and subject to a ticket.
Camera – Yes, most people have cameras built into their phones now. But what if your phone is busted in an accident? What if the cell phone battery is dead? It doesn’t hurt to pick up a disposable camera and toss it in the glovebox. If you are in a crash, you will want to take lots of pictures at the scene.
Cell phone charger (or portable single-use charger) – While it’s obviously good to have a cell phone charger in your car, your car could be disabled in a crash. You could be sitting in your car for hours, waiting for police to arrive, complete their investigation and complete paperwork. You will want to stay connected. You can get a small one-time use portable charger for about $3 to $5 online.
Small notepad and pen/pencil – In case of an accident, you will want something you can use to jot down information. For instance, the police may give you information that you want to note, or you may need to write down a witness’s phone number and name.
Tire-changing kit – You don’t want to be on the road without a lug wrench, tire jack and spare tire in your vehicle. To change your tire, you will need to pull over to the side of the road. So, you should include flares in your tire-changing kit as well. (Check the expiration date and, generally, do not use a flare that is more than three years old.)
First aid kit – If anyone in your car suffers injuries in a crash or gets hurt while you change a tire or handle other mechanical issues, you will want a first aid kit on hand. At a minimum, the kit should have bandages, disinfectant, bottled water and aspirin.
Food, water and blankets – If your car breaks down, it may be a long time until a tow truck, family or friends arrive. You should have supplies to stay hydrated, nourished and warm as you wait for help.

After being escorted to a safe location contact an emergency contact to report your location and proceed to the closest urgent/emergency care room if in pain. Understand that after an accident the human body will compensate with an adrenaline rush causing what’s called “dopamine” to lessen the body’s pain. At any point in this process you can reach out to us here at Dimmock and Associates to guide you through the process with a compassionate ear and expert legal advice.

How being off your phone can keep you off a stretcher

The number of traffic deaths in Georgia dropped for the last few years, according to the 2018 Fatal Motor Vehicle Crashes report released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

According to NHTSA’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), Georgia’s 1,504 traffic deaths in 2018 represents a 2.3 percent decrease from the 1,540 traffic deaths in 2017. This is the biggest drop in Georgia’s traffic deaths since 2012 when the 1,192 traffic deaths was 34 less than the 1,226 in 2011.This report is further proof the Hands-Free Law is working and we need to continue our enforcement and education efforts to get all drivers to comply with the law.

Another sign of the effectiveness of Georgia’s Hands-free law enacted last was drop in passenger vehicle fatalities last year. There were 994 passenger vehicle fatalities in Georgia in 2018 which is a six percent drop from the 1,056 that happened in 2017. It is also the first time since 2014 (795) that Georgia recorded less than 1,000 passenger vehicle fatalities.

The decrease in Georgia matches a similar nationwide decrease last year. According to NHTSA, there were 36,560 traffic deaths nationwide in 2018, which is 2.4 percent less than the 37,473 reported in 2017.

While the total number of Georgia traffic deaths has decreased for two straight years, the number of pedestrian deaths in the state has gone up for a third straight year. There were 261 pedestrian fatalities in 2018, which is eight more than the 253 that occurred in 2017. Pedestrian deaths in Georgia have increased by 60 percent over the last five years. Understand when accidents occur we hope for the best outcomes, at Dimmock and Associates we can guide you through the process of assisting you with investigating the cause of any accidental death caused by negligent behavior.

Have you ever been apart of a Public Transportation / Ride Sharing / Uber, Lyft, and or Taxi Accident?

When you are injured as a passenger of a taxi or as a client of a Transportation Network Company (TNC), e.g., Uber or Lyft, you deserve fast and fair compensation. As a rider/passenger of one of these for profit transportation companies, you need accountability and transparency during the claims process. Unfortunately, that is easier said than done! Commercial insurance carriers are not in the business of paying out money and they do not want to set precedent that they pay out large sums to accident claimants. This is why you need to hire a reputable law firm with experience in representing clients who have been injured in accidents related to commercial transportation services.

The involvement of another corporate entity in a commercial transportation accident case causes the accident claims process to be more complex than in the case of a typical auto accident. Since these transportation companies are providing commercial services to the consumer public, their insurance requirements are different than standard personal auto policies. To be able to effectively submit, manage and recover under such commercial insurance policies requires the experience and confidence of an aggressive personal injury law firm. However, to recover maximum compensation under such insurance policies requires even more – it requires an exceptional law firm dedicated to consumer justice. We have obtained maximum policy settlements for clients on numerous commercial transportation cases involving taxi companies and TNCs, and we will do the same for you. We know how to properly set up, manage and document cases so that the insurance companies understand the full effect of resulting injuries on your life and well-being.

At Dimmock and Associates, we have handled many claims involving Uber and Lyft passengers and drivers, and we are intricately familiar with their insurance requirements and claims processes. We know how the interplay of the third party driver’s insurance company, the TNC’s insurance company, and your own insurance company have to be strategically manipulated in order to maximize your personal injury case.

Sometimes, due to overlapping insurance policies, liability is aggressively contested by the applicable commercial insurance carriers. The challenge then becomes to identify the responsible parties and apportion fault to the appropriate drivers, as applicable.

Don’t hesitate to reach out.

When we see a character slip and fall down in a movie or on TV, it can just as easily be for comedic effect as it can be for demonstrating any danger. However, in the real world slip and falls are anything but a laughing matter. In the real world, keeping a property free of the types of dangers that can result in a slip and fall (or other type of accident) is not just a good idea but a legal responsibility that is too often not taken seriously.

When someone slips and falls down in a supermarket because of a spill, or tumbles down poorly designed stairs, the accidents are called “premises liability cases” and can entitle the victim to serious compensation for the injuries they received. It’s for this reason that it is extremely important to have a skilled attorney on your side if you are ever hurt on someone else’s property, in order to make sure that the owner(s) is held to the exacting standards of the law in how safe they need to make their property.

Premises liability cases can be very complicated and cover a huge variety of accident types. Dog bites, insufficient security, and pool accidents are just some examples of the wide variety of incidents that fall under the same umbrella of the law. Beyond just the type of accident, the type of property makes a difference. Premises liability cases can happen on public property (like a city park), private property (like a person’s home), or even a workplace. In addition, the relationship of the injured party to the property makes a difference in establishing the owner’s liability. A person who was invited onto the property or who is contracted to work there is more protected under the law than someone who is there without permission, but it’s important to note that even if you are on someone else’s property without their permission, you still have protections under the law if you are injured.

In a premises liability case, the victim has to show the court that the property owner’s negligence played a role in contributing to the accident that caused the injuries. This might mean that the owner failed to repair something that was damaged and posed a hazard, or that other people had previously been hurt in the same way but the owner never did anything to prevent future injuries. Since this can sometimes be difficult to prove, testimony from the victim and any potential witnesses is extremely important. Since people’s memory of events can become cloudy as time passes, it is critical that if you are injured on someone’s property you contact Dimmock and Associates right away who specializes in premises liability cases who can immediately get to work on your case.

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If you or a loved one was injured in a trucking accident, the period following the incident may be riddled with uncertainty.

From not knowing when or even if you will fully recover to not knowing how you will pay for your medical expenses, you may begin to feel stressed out, overwhelmed, and fearful of what the future might bring.

If someone else’s negligence caused the accident, it is not fair that you should be the one to suffer physically, mentally, or financially.

My25%Lawyer understands what you are going through and is available to help you pursue the compensation you need to put your mind at ease.

By recovering the maximum amount of compensation, you can invest in the care and services you need to recover, as well as have peace of mind that your bills and living expenses will be paid in full and on time.

Claim Assessment

The first step in any personal injury case, whether it be a truck accident case, premises liability case, or medical malpractice case, involves assessing and valuing the claim. Not everyone who was injured in a truck accident is entitled to compensation.

To determine whether you have a valid claim, meet with an experienced truck accident attorney who can sit down with you and provide a thorough assessment of your case. If you choose to work with My25%Lawyer, we will listen to the facts of your case and try to establish certain key elements.

Some factors we look at during initial consultations include the following:

Damages. Did you suffer damages such as lost wages and medical expenses?
Negligence. Was the other party negligent, and did his or her negligence directly contribute to your injuries?
Liability. In addition to negligence, we must also prove liability. Was the other party ultimately responsible for your harms?

If we can establish damages, negligence, and liability, we will then try to put a monetary value on your case. If we determine that it is worth it for you to file a lawsuit, we will proceed to help you establish the next steps.

The Next Steps

Though every truck accident case looks different, there are certain processes that are characteristic of most tractor-trailer accident cases. My 25%Lawyer advises clients to anticipate the following during their case:

Investigation: If we agree to take on your case, the first thing we will do is perform an investigation. You can count on the opposition’s insurance company to do the same so that they can gather as much evidence in its defense as possible. This is just one of many reasons it is crucial that you retain the help of an attorney as soon after your accident as possible. As part of the investigation phase, and to preserve as much evidence as possible, our firm will send a spoliation letter to the trucking company. The purpose of this letter is to preserve as much evidence as possible by ensuring that the trucking company or its insurer do not try to destroy necessary evidence.
Filing and Discovery: We will then file the lawsuit and begin the process of discovery. Discovery involves requesting information that may be useful to your case, as well as interrogations and depositions. We may also consult any experts or key witnesses.
Mediation: More likely than not, the trucking company and its insurer will want to settle the claim out of court via a process called mediation. Mediation is conducted by an unobjective third-party and involves negotiations.
Trial: If the case cannot be settled via mediation, it will go to trial. During trial, both our team and the opposition’s legal team will present supporting evidence and make closing arguments. The jury will deliberate on an issue and decide whether or not monetary damages should be awarded.

Retain the Help of a Skilled Truck Accident Attorney

If you or a loved one was injured in a truck accident, there is little doubt that you are plagued with uncertainties and stress.

Our team at My25%Lawyer is prepared to help alleviate your stress and uncertainty by advising you on what to expect from your truck accident lawsuit and what you need to do to maximize your recovery. Contact our law firm today to get started.