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Can a Liability Waiver Stop You From Suing After an Accident in Georgia?

3,514 words • 19 min read She did everything right. A woman with a deadly allergy to dairy and nuts sits down to eat at a restaurant. She tells the staff about it, the way she has told people a thousand times before, because for her it isn’t a preference, it’s a matter of life… read more

Dog Bite Laws in Georgia: Who’s Liable When a Dog Attacks?

3,941 words • 21 min read Henry was a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, five years old, the kind of dog that weighs maybe 30 pounds soaking wet and thinks the mailman is a personal friend. One night his owner let him out into the yard in Buckhead and went back inside. Five minutes later, Henry… read more

Can You Sue Social Media Companies for Your Child’s Addiction?

2,879 words • 15 min read You Already Know Something Is Wrong Try this tonight. Tell your kid to put the phone down at dinner. You won’t get an eye-roll. You’ll get something closer to panic. It’s the look of someone who can’t have their fix. Most parents already sense what they’re seeing. They just… read more

Can You File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit After a Drug Overdose in Georgia?

3,562 words • 19 min read He was 27 years old, a left-handed starting pitcher, a year away from the kind of contract that takes care of your kids and your kids’ kids. On the night of July 1, 2019, he was alone in a hotel room in Texas while the team was in town… read more

Can You Sue a School for Negligence in Georgia? What Parents Need to Know

3,400 words • 18 min read A first-grade teacher is sitting at a reading table with her students when a six-year-old in her class pulls a 9mm pistol from his jacket and fires. The bullet passes through her hand and into her chest, collapsing a lung. Bleeding, she still manages to get all sixteen of… read more

The Real Story Behind the McDonald’s Coffee Lawsuit (It Wasn’t Frivolous)

4,203 words • 22 min read If you’ve ever heard a stand-up comic, a politician, or your uncle at Thanksgiving complain about the “lady who spilled coffee on herself and made millions,” you’ve heard the wrong story. The 1994 case of Liebeck v. McDonald’s Restaurants has become the go-to punchline for anyone arguing that America… read more

How Your Social Media Posts Can Destroy Your Personal Injury Case in Georgia

2,306 words • 12 min read You were hurt. Someone else was responsible. And the first thing you wanted to do was tell people about it. That urge is completely human. It’s also one of the most expensive mistakes you can make. We’ve sat across from clients who had legitimate cases: real injuries, real medical… read more

How Insurance Companies Fight Your Injury Claim (And What to Do About It)

3,918 words • 21 min read There’s a reason your claim is taking forever. And it’s not the reason they told you. Here’s what nobody tells you when the insurance adjuster calls three days after your accident: the person you’re negotiating with doesn’t work for you. They sound friendly. They ask how you’re feeling. They… read more

Hawk Law Group Hosts Inaugural Bookbag Bash to Support Local Students

Hawk Law Group is excited to announce the inaugural Bookbag Bash, a community event that will provide free school supplies to local students from kindergarten to 12th grade. The event will take place on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the Bell Auditorium, located at 712 Telfair Street, Augusta, Georgia 30901, from 10 AM to 1… read more

Hawk Law Group Welcomes Accomplished Criminal Defense Attorney Adam King

Adam King joins Hawk Law Group after a distinguished career in law, including six years of service with the District Attorney’s Office for the Augusta Judicial Circuit. During his tenure, Adam prosecuted felonies and misdemeanors in Richmond, Columbia, and Burke County, gaining invaluable insight into the workings of the criminal justice system. A 2005 graduate… read more