Georgia Negligent Security Guide

Georgia Negligent Security Guide

The Georgia Negligent Security Guide was created by Princenthal, May & Wilson, LLC, to help injured residents recover the compensation they deserve from the negligent party. Atlanta has a high rate of crimes that happen each year. When you are a victim to these crimes, you are at risk of being seriously injuries. If you […]

Georgia Motorcycle Accident Guide

Georgia Motorcycle Accident Guide

The Georgia Motorcycle Accident Guide was created by Princenthal, May & Wilson, LLC, to help injured residents recover the compensation they deserve from the negligent party. When we hit the road, whether it be on foot, by car, or on a motorcycle, we often do not think about the potential consequences that could lie ahead. […]

Georgia Construction Accident Guide

Georgia Construction Accident Guide

The Georgia Construction Accident Guide was created by Princenthal, May & Wilson, LLC, to help injured workers recover the compensation they deserve. At a construction site, safety should always be the number one priority. When that priority is overlooked, there can be devastating consequences. When someone gets hurt at a construction site, there are many […]

Georgia Car Accident Guide

Georgia Car Accident Guide

The Georgia Car Accident Guide was created by Princenthal, May & Wilson, LLC, to help individuals who have been injured due to someone else’s negligence recover the compensation they deserve. Having a car is a great thing, but it is also a huge responsibility. Sometimes, the responsibility of driving a car can lead to terrible […]

What to Do After a Car Accident

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 6 million motor vehicle accidents occur every year in the United States. If you have never been involved in one yet, you can count yourself lucky. However, you should still know what to do in the aftermath of a car accident to ensure you are […]

Court Finds Arbitration Clause Waived Due to Delay in Demanding Arbitration

Court Finds Arbitration Clause Waived Due to Delay in Demanding Arbitration

The Georgia Court of Appeals chipped away at the trend to submit cases to arbitration whenever possible in SunTrust Bank v. Lilliston, 338 Ga. App. 738, 791 S.E.2d 614 (2016),  According to the court of appeals, this was a case of first impression. Relevant facts were not in dispute.  SunTrust Bank loaned about $500,000 to L-T […]

Employee Who Failed to Disclose Prior Work Injury Still Entitled to Workers’ Comp Benefits

Employee Who Failed to Disclose Prior Work Injury Still Entitled to Workers' Comp Benefits

McDuffie v. Ocmulgee EMC, 338 Ga. App. 200, 789 S.E.2d 415 (2016), illustrated an extremely convoluted decision from the Georgia Court of Appeals. Ten judges participated in this decision. Three judges wrote the “majority opinion.”  Three more judges concurred in part of that opinion and concurred in the judgment reached.  Three more judges concurred in […]

Business Records Properly Admitted Into Evidence at Trial

Business Records Properly Admitted Into Evidence at Trial

Wachovia Bank held a promissory note from Dianne Matthews for money she had borrowed.  Wells Fargo Bank acquired Wachovia and later filed suit against Matthews for breach of the promissory note. Matthews failed to answer the complaint and a default judgment was entered against her in the Forsyth County Superior Court.  A bench trial was […]

Princenthal & May Secures $2.75 Million Judgment for Client

Princenthal & May Secures $2.75 Million Judgment for Client

On Monday, February 13, 2017, Partner Matthew T. Wilson obtained a $2.75 million judgment before Fulton County State Court Judge Patsy Porter, for our injured client! Matthew, as he always does, worked hard for our client, who was lawfully crossing the street in a crosswalk when she was struck by a vehicle. Great job, Matthew!

Negligence & Spoliation of Evidence Leads to Plaintiff Getting Her Day in Court

Negligence & Spoliation of Evidence Leads to Plaintiff Getting Her Day in Court

This case involved an elevator accident. What makes this case especially interesting is that special rules govern the standards of negligence and the preservation of evidence in elevator accident cases. These rules go far beyond what is usually required in a tort claim for negligence. The Georgia Court of Appeals reversed an order for summary […]