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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…

Holidays are a wonderful time for friends and family to gather. It’s also a time that accidents can happen. Studies show that dangers in the home account for 18,000 deaths and 21 million hospital trips in the U.S. every year. As you plan to host a holiday gathering, we’ve put together a list of home…

In 2017, AAA forecasted 107.3 million Americans traveled during the year-end holiday period with the vast majority hitting the roads in vehicles. This holiday season likely won’t be any different and if you do plan to travel, Bowen Painter Trial Lawyers has compiled a list of safe holiday driving tips that can increase your chances…

The day after Thanksgiving is considered the start of the holiday shopping season. Coined Black Friday, this day allows consumers to find the best shopping deals and for retailers to earn a profit. There are also plenty of Black Friday shopping dangers and injuries can occur as a result of the chaos. In an effort…

(Savannah, GA) Bowen Painter Trial Lawyers, LLC. recently announced that Gini Lynn Jenkins joined the firm in an of counsel position. Jenkins handles various types of personal injury cases including car accidents and premises liability. Jenkins began her law career in Tampa, Florida, at a large firm defending insurance companies. In 2007, she relocated to…

If you have been hurt or lost a family member due to someone else’s negligence, you might be asking whether if you have a personal injury case. In order to recover monetary compensation, you must prove three things. After a serious car accident or a fall at a restaurant, you may be wondering if you…

If you’ve been injured in a car accident, you’re probably wondering if you need a personal injury lawyer. If your injuries are minor, you may be able to handle the case yourself. If your car accident injuries are more serious, you will likely need help from an experienced personal injury attorney in Savannah. The Georgia…

If you have been injured on someone else’s property – public or private – you may have a premises liability case. Premises liability covers injuries caused by unsafe conditions or dangerous methods of operations that could have reasonably been avoided by the property owner.   Property owners are responsible for maintenance that prevents injury. Commercial…