Personal Injury
How to Write a Settlement Demand Letter
Hawk Law Group | March 23, 2022 | Personal Injury
A settlement demand letter is a letter from someone with a personal injury claim (or their lawyer) to the party responsible for paying that claim, typically an insurance company. Your claim might arise from a car accident, a slip and fall accident, medical malpractice, or some other cause of injury. The purpose of a settlement… read more
What Is the Difference Between Negligence and Negligence Per Se?
Hawk Law Group | February 2, 2022 | Personal Injury
Negligence and negligence per se are two different legal standards used in personal injury cases. Each standard has different elements that you must prove in order to convince a jury that you deserve compensation for your injuries. The negligence per se standard may be used when a person broke a law, resulting in injury to… read more
What Exactly Can a Process Server Do to Serve Papers in Augusta, GA?
Hawk Law Group | December 22, 2021 | Personal Injury
The use of a process server is a professional way to meet the requirement of serving legal documents via a third party. To meet legal requirements and avoid breaking the law, process servers must know and follow the legal guidelines set forth in their state. What Does a Process Server Do? Some types of legal… read more
How to Choose the Best Personal Injury Lawyer in Thomson, GA
Hawk Law Group | October 26, 2021 | Personal Injury
Most people do not know where to start looking for a lawyer. 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. In a town of 7,000 like Thomson, GA, you might have limited options for hiring an injury lawyer…. read more
How Safe Are Motor Scooters in Augusta?
Hawk Law Group | September 27, 2021 | Personal Injury
In an average year, Richmond County has between twenty and thirty traffic deaths. These statistics include roughly two fatal motorcycle accidents, six fatal pedestrian accidents, and one fatal bicycle accident every year. A handful of motor scooter riders may also suffer injuries or deaths in the county every year. Here is a guide to motor… read more
What is the Difference Between Lawyer and Attorney?
Hawk Law Group | September 24, 2021 | Personal Injury
If you’re injured, some may have advised you to find a lawyer. Others may have recommended getting an attorney. You may wonder if there is a difference between the two. Naturally, you want to hire the professional that is most qualified to provide you with representation. Today, there is no difference between lawyers and attorneys. … read more