Every year, drunk drivers injure and kill thousands of people in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that about one in three traffic fatalities is caused by drunk driving. In Georgia, more than 19,000 people were convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) in 2019, according to the Georgia department of Driver Services. It is clear that, despite laws prohibiting driving while intoxicated and harsh criminal penalties for those convicted of DUI, Georgia has a drinking and driving problem.
Wrongful Death
Compensation can help your family survive financially, especially if you depended on the deceased for financial needs. Our compassionate Canton wrongful death attorneys are committed to helping you. Hasty Pope, LLP can concentrate on the complicated legal matters that often arise in wrongful death cases so you and your family can continue the mourning process and move on with your lives.
Traffic Violations
A driver cited for reckless driving, no proof of insurance and failure to maintain his lane, crossed the center line hitting our clients head on and causing significant injuries.
Fraud
Whistleblowers play a vital role in society. They hold themselves, and others, to a high moral standard and ethical obligation to play by the rules instead of participating in illegal schemes or turning a blind eye. If you find that your employer or organization has committed illegal or unethical practices, including making false claims or perpetrating tax fraud, you have certain rights that protect you against retaliation.
Hit and Run
Get the other involved driver’s contact information. This should include his or her name, phone number, and insurance information. If you were involved in a hit and run accident or were unable to get the other driver’s information for any reason (including if you were severely injured and needed emergency medical attention) contact an attorney at our law firm in Canton as soon as possible. You may still be able to recover compensation, but doing so could be difficult without the help of an experienced legal professional.
In Georgia, you may have an advantage if you choose to file a premises liability claim because you do not need to prove how careful you were being on the property unless the other party has evidence showing that you were being reckless on the property.
Property Damage
When you are injured in a motorcycle accident, you may be entitled to seek damages for your injuries, property damage, lost wages, and for other losses.
Since 1953, Hasty Pope, LLP, has been providing personal injury litigation to clients focused on securing maximum compensation. We have seen firsthand how, in a matter of seconds, an accident can change a person’s life forever. The ensuing financial repercussions can include hospital bills, lost wages, physical rehabilitation, and medication costs, not to mention emotional pain and suffering. That’s why our team always works towards the goal of securing the largest settlement possible. When the liable party refuses to offer a fair settlement, we are fully prepared to represent our clients at trial.
Medical Malpractice
When a healthcare professional provides improper treatment or fails to maintain an acceptable standard of care, the patient may file a malpractice claim. At Hasty Pope, LLP, we have a depth of knowledge of medical malpractice law that allows us to provide effective representation for clients who have been harmed by those entrusted with their medical care. A Canton medical malpractice lawyer from our firm will fight for compensation for your medical costs, loss of work, pain, and suffering.
Auto Accidents
Social Security Disability
A state patrol officer injured her back and neck while pulling a sand dummy during police training. In addition to reaching a settlement with workers compensation, she received $50,000 in Social Security disability payments.