Personal Injury
lmccullough@hawklawgroup.com | October 14, 2025 | Personal Injury
Receiving a personal injury settlement while on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) raises an urgent question: can SSI find out about your settlement in Georgia? The short answer is yes—and they have multiple ways of discovering it. Knowing how SSI monitors financial changes is vital to protecting your benefits and avoiding the loss of Georgia Medicaid,… read more
lmccullough@hawklawgroup.com | October 8, 2025 | Personal Injury
If you’ve recently received a personal injury settlement in Georgia, you may be wondering whether the IRS will take a portion of your hard-earned compensation. The good news: most personal injury settlements for physical injuries are not taxable under federal law. However, certain components, such as lost wages, punitive damages, and interest, may be subject… read more
lmccullough@hawklawgroup.com | October 7, 2025 | Personal Injury
If you’ve been injured in an accident in Georgia and received a $25,000 settlement offer, you’re probably wondering what you’ll actually take home. The answer depends on several deductions—including attorney fees, case costs, and medical bills. Most clients keep between $8,000 and $12,000 from a $25,000 settlement, though your final amount will depend on your… read more
lmccullough@hawklawgroup.com | October 7, 2025 | Personal Injury
After an accident, you might feel overwhelmed, injured, and unsure where to turn. Will you say the right things? Will the lawyer take your case seriously? What if you forget something important? The conversation you have with a personal injury lawyer can shape your entire case. It influences whether you receive fair compensation, how quickly… read more
lmccullough@hawklawgroup.com | July 14, 2025 | Personal Injury
When you’re hurt in an accident, knowing the difference between bodily injury vs personal injury can significantly impact your financial recovery. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they have distinct legal meanings in Georgia that affect your insurance coverage, compensation options, and legal rights. Many accident victims don’t realize that bodily injury typically refers… read more
lmccullough@hawklawgroup.com | July 10, 2025 | Personal Injury
If you’ve been injured in an accident in Georgia, you might be wondering how you can afford quality legal representation when you’re already facing medical bills and lost wages. The good news is that most personal injury cases are handled on a “no win, no fee” basis, which means you don’t pay attorney fees unless your… read more
lmccullough@hawklawgroup.com | March 13, 2025 | Personal Injury
The biggest question most people have when encountering a legal situation is, “How much is a lawyer going to cost?” It’s understandable that concerns about costs often keep people from seeking legal advice. Learning more about different fee structures can help you decide whether to hire a lawyer for the legal assistance you need. Factors… read more
lmccullough@hawklawgroup.com | February 13, 2025 | Personal Injury
Looking for a lawyer is overwhelming and intimidating. Law firms bombard potential clients with advertising through billboards, radio ads, and TV commercials. But you can only gather limited information from these promotional messages. It seems like they’re all sharks, with bold promises. It’s hard to know who to trust these days. That’s why we put… read more
lmccullough@hawklawgroup.com | October 4, 2024 | Personal Injury
Evans, Georgia, is a tight-knit community located in Columbia County that is well-known for its family-friendly environment and excellent public schools. Be that as it may, no location is perfect. Things like car accidents, home break-ins, and even violent crimes can happen anywhere. As such, if you’re considering a move or a visit to Evans,… read more
lmccullough@hawklawgroup.com | August 22, 2024 | Personal Injury
Whether you’re a young professional working in Augusta, you’re looking to start a family, or you’re ready to retire, you probably want to live in a safe neighborhood. After all, you don’t want to worry about issues like dangerous roads or intersections, violent crimes, or having your property stolen or vandalized. So, which neighborhoods in… read more