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As we all know, car accidents cause many severe injuries and deaths each year. In fact, motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of injuries and fatalities, and the second leading cause of hospital and emergency room visits in Georgia. The Georgia Department of Transportation reported that more than 1,000 accidents happen in the state…

Being injured in a car accident can be a very stressful and traumatic experience. It’s not surprising that many people get caught up in the moment and end up saying or doing things that they shouldn’t when they are at the scene of the accident. This is especially true for people who have never been…

(Savannah, GA) – Bowen Painter Trial Lawyers is proud to announce attorney Andrew Bowen has been admitted as a member to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Membership is by invitation only and trial lawyers must demonstrate high personal character and maintain an honorable reputation. Membership is widely regarded within the legal profession as…

Choosing a Savannah personal injury lawyer that has extensive experience representing victims who have been injured in accidents just like yours is crucial to winning your case. With experience, a Savannah personal injury lawyer will be better able to anticipate problems before they arise, and effectively strategize and defend arguments that may adversely affect the…

More than a hundred St. Patrick’s Day parades are held across the United States each year. Savannah’s great parade is among the top and is one of the oldest in the nation. Visitors travel from all over the world to embark on this celebration of heritage, lining the streets of downtown Savannah with green and…

Let’s face it, injuries happen. While settlement is likely in most personal injury cases, it is often necessary to file a lawsuit to ensure you get the maximum compensation you deserve. If your case goes to trial, you and your Savannah trial lawyer will have the burden of proving your case to the court. Our…

(Savannah, GA) Bowen Painter Trial Lawyers is proud to announce attorney Gini Lynn Jenkins’ inclusion into the Super Lawyers ‘Rising Stars’ list for 2019. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers is a rating…

With distracted driving at an all-time high, Georgia’s Hands-Free Law prohibits motorists from holding phones and other devices while driving. That means drivers found with their phone in their hand or touching any part of their body while operating a motor vehicle may be fined. What’s more, at-fault drivers in a distracted driving crash that…

Georgia is one of 19 states that requires all motorcycle riders, operators and passengers, to wear a helmet. Additionally, the Georgia Helmet Law necessitates motorcyclists to wear eye protection if the motorcycle does not have a windshield. Bowen Painter Trial Lawyers understands that many motorcyclists believe wearing a helmet is a personal choice; however, wearing…

As drivers, we depend on traffic lights and signage to help us navigate the roads and intersections. When it comes to traffic signals, a malfunctioning one can wreak havoc on normal intersection flow. If you have been in a car accident due to malfunctioning traffic lights, determining who is liable for a car accident can…