Articles Published by Michael M. Day Law Firm

If you or a member of your family have been injured in a car accident,slip and fall, or other accident, you may be wondering if you could be entitled to compensation for the pain, suffering, medical bills, and other losses....

It is amazing to think about the ways that rideshare companies such as Uber and Lyft have changed how people in the Atlanta area get around. The abundance of relatively inexpensive, reliable transportation has probably...

When a person you love dies unexpectedly, it is only natural to wonder whether someone is to blame. Could the death have been prevented? In many cases, the answer is “yes.” It is unfortunately common for people to suffer...

Once upon a time, people used to get excited about seeing a truck or wagon making deliveries. It was a rare occurrence. But not anymore. Now, people are just as likely to have goods delivered directly to their homes as they...

Most people will never experience the horror of being attacked, so it’s hard for them to imagine the impact it can have on their lives. In addition to the physical injuries, the emotional and mental trauma can become...

It takes a lot more skill to operate a motorcycle than a car. Because of that, and because motorcycle riders aren’t protected by a metal cage the way that those in other vehicles are, Georgia has adopted some laws that...

Most people in Georgia know that if they are injured in an accident like a car crash or a fall caused by someone else’s irresponsible actions, then they can seek compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. The damage...

It can be hard to know whether a lawyer can help you after a car accident in Georgia. Lawyers can’t heal injuries or repair your vehicle, and you don’t need legal assistance after every fender bender. But in many...

There may be no worse experience on earth than having your child get seriously hurt. As parents, we worry for their safety and take steps to protect them from harm, but sometimes, things happen that are out of our control....

If you’ve been in a car or truck accident, had a fall, or been hurt by an animal, you might not be sure about your rights if the accident occurred on private property. Do you need to take any specific action to...

Being involved in a car accident is a disorienting experience, and it is often much worse for passengers than the driver. You may be thrown around the back of a vehicle without warning. Injuries can be potentially...

Work with a Dedicated Rideshare Accident Attorney Rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft are tremendously helpful to students at Emory University, Agnes Scott College, and other schools in the Decatur area; however,...

Rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft provide a convenient way to get around and they’ve quickly become a regular part of our transportation scheme in Georgia. More rideshare drivers on our busy roads means that more of...

Many people know that they may be able to receive compensation if they have been injured in a car accident, and this compensation is referred to as “damages.” There are different types of damages that are designed for...

We live in a world full of moving parts where multiple things are happening at once. When something goes wrong, very often, many different factors combine to cause the problem. If you slip and fall, for instance, your fall...

While the heart is referred to as the center of our emotions, we know that the brain is what controls everything in our bodies. Our thoughts, emotions, and conscious actions all come from our brains. So, an injury to the...

When the front of a car or truck strikes the side of another vehicle, that type of side impact collision is often referred to as a “T-bone” collision. It can also be called a broadside collision. These types of accidents...

Being injured in a car accident caused by someone else is incredibly unfair—your life is turned upside down, and you suffer because another person acted irresponsibly. When an accident is caused by a drunk driver, the...

Truck accidents cause some of the most devastating injuries that can happen to anyone. The sheer size and weight of tractor-trailers compared to other vehicles on the road can cause them to crush cars, motorcycles, and other...

It can be really difficult to know what to do when you’ve been hurt in a car accident, slip and fall, or other situation in Georgia where someone else’s negligence is at least partially to blame for causing your injuries....

If you slip and fall or get hurt in another type of accident while staying at an Airbnb or other short-term rental property in the Atlanta area, it can be hard to know what to do. The rental property platform urges you to...

A person crossing the street or walking along the road is at a huge disadvantage if they come in contact with a moving car, truck, motorcycle, or even a bicycle. Any type of collision can result in serious injuries, such as...

Georgia laws have strict penalties for driving while intoxicated, and personal injury lawyers have recovered large compensation awards for victims of car accidents and truck accidents caused by drunk drivers. These cases...

You probably know that in order to recover compensation for losses in a car accident, slip and fall incident, truck accident, or other type of personal injury, you need evidence to demonstrate that someone’s negligence...

Many people in the Atlanta area opt to travel around town using a rideshare like Uber or Lyft instead of driving themselves as a way to stay safe. After all, with someone else doing the driving, you can avoid the risk of...

If you were injured due to a violent attack, of course, the person who attacked you can be required to pay for your injuries, but they may either be hard to find or in jail and unlikely to pay much, if anything. However, you...

Fires in the home cause some of the most catastrophic and deadly injuries, and the emotional trauma can be devastating as well. If you rent an apartment or house and suffer injuries in a fire, it is important to find out...

Georgia has specific laws requiring dog owners to take responsibility for their animals and the harm they cause. But what about harm caused by other pets, such as a snake or a ferret? Or what if someone is injured by animals...

Many people think that the whole purpose of hiring a personal injury lawyer is to get the insurance company to pay damages. If the insurance company offers to pay compensation right away, then what does the lawyer do? The...

In slip-and-fall cases, building disasters, and situations where someone is assaulted or attacked, you may hear attorneys talk about premises liability. What is it? It’s important for property owners to understand premises...