Areas of expertise
Slip and Fall
Negligent Security
Negligent Security
In Georgia, property owners are generally responsible in protecting or warning visitors of hazards on their property. If you fall on a property, Hummel Trial Law is here to help determine if you are owed compensation.
Negligent Security
Negligent Security
Negligent Security
Property owners and landlords must prioritize your safety. Recent cases highlight the importance of negligent security claims, shedding light on the duty to protect against violence.
Car Wreck
Negligent Security
Car Wreck
If you're involved in an accident in Georgia, you may seek damages including property damage, medical bills, pain and suffering, rental vehicle costs, lost wages, loss of consortium, and wrongful death.
Trucking
Negligent Security
Car Wreck
The following rules apply to Commercial Trucking Companies in Georgia: Limited to no more than 11 hours after taking 10 consecutive hours off duty; Truck drivers cannot drive beyond the 14th consecutive hour after coming on duty - breaks do not extend the 14-hour period; Drivers must take a 30-minute break for every eight consecutive hour
The following rules apply to Commercial Trucking Companies in Georgia: Limited to no more than 11 hours after taking 10 consecutive hours off duty; Truck drivers cannot drive beyond the 14th consecutive hour after coming on duty - breaks do not extend the 14-hour period; Drivers must take a 30-minute break for every eight consecutive hours of driving and cannot perform non-driving duties - loading or refueling during this period; Truck drivers cannot drive more than 60 hours in 7 consecutive days and 70 hours in 8 consecutive days; Truck drivers are required to carry minimum coverage of $100,000.00 per accident.
Workers Compensation
Workers Compensation
Workers Compensation
Georgia has a “no fault” system for work-related injuries – meaning you do not have to prove that your job was negligent to recover workers compensation benefits including reimbursement of lost wages and costly medical expenses.
Dog Bite
Workers Compensation
Workers Compensation
In Georgia, a dog owner can be held liable for damages caused by their dog if the dog is deemed “vicious,” which can also be satisfied by violation of local leash ordinances. In other words, vicious can mean a dog who is kept off leash in public.
Crime Victims
Workers Compensation
Crime Victims
If you are a victim of a crime, you may be entitled to compensation from your assailant and the property owner where the crime occurred.
Assaults
Workers Compensation
Crime Victims
If an individual becomes aggressive and intentionally inflicts harm, they could face assault charges. Additionally, you have the choice to pursue a personal injury claim for the offenses of assault and battery. It's crucial to differentiate between these legal proceedings and recognize how a personal injury attorney can assist you in recovering and progressing beyond your traumatic experience.
Wrongful Death
Wrongful Death
Wrongful Death
Losing a loved one is an extremely difficult and unexpected time, but knowing your rights as a surviving spouse or child is incredibly important. When a spouse’s death is caused by someone else, the surviving spouse has a claim for damages including economic and non-economic damages that can be extremely valuable and assist in paying for some of the unforeseen costs such as burial expenses.