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Understanding the ‘Duty of Care’ in a Personal Injury Claim

Duty of care often refers to the responsibility everyone has to avoid causing others harm. For personal injury claims, breaching your duty of care

How Can I Prove Distracted Driving in a Car Accident Claim?

Any action or behavior that takes the driver’s attention off driving can be considered distracted driving. Distracted driving is one of the most common

5 Steps to Take After a Boating Accident in Georgia

While boating accidents are less common than car crashes, they still cause a considerable amount of injuries and fatalities each year. The United States

Mark Alexander Re-Elected to State Bar’s Board of Governors

ATLANTA  – Stewart, Melvin & Frost partner Mark W. Alexander has been re-elected to the State Bar of Georgia’s Board of Governors. The Board

What to Do After a Rideshare Accident in Georgia

Rideshare options like Uber and Lyft have changed how we travel. In the 2020 Uber Revenue and Usage Statistics, around 93 million people worldwide

5 Most Common Injuries After a Georgia Car Accident

While driving down familiar roads, you would not expect to encounter a dangerous situation that causes you serious injuries and damage. Car accidents happen

How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Case in Georgia?

After suffering an accident, clients often feel stressed, overwhelmed, and unsure what to do next. However, it is essential to know your rights so that you do not lose your chance to hold the negligent party responsible for what they did to you. In Georgia, in most…

Bill Would Remove Vital Protections During Home Closings

By Scotty Ball Under the guise of efficiency and cost savings, some lawmakers in Georgia are pushing to let out-of-state notaries conduct real estate closings online. It is a terrible idea that would destroy critical protections for Georgia homebuyers…

Anna Adams Orkins Named to 2022 “Georgia Super Lawyers” List

Super Lawyers has named Stewart, Melvin & Frost partner Anna Adams Orkins as a 2022 Georgia Rising Star. It is the second straight year that Orkins has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers. After years of practicing law in the areas of wills, trusts…

How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Case in Georgia?

After suffering an accident, clients often feel stressed, overwhelmed, and unsure what to do next. However, it is essential to know your rights so that you do not lose your chance to hold the negligent party responsible for what they did to you. In Georgia, in most…

Bill Would Remove Vital Protections During Home Closings

By Scotty Ball Under the guise of efficiency and cost savings, some lawmakers in Georgia are pushing to let out-of-state notaries conduct real estate closings online. It is a terrible idea that would destroy critical protections for Georgia homebuyers…

Anna Adams Orkins Named to 2022 “Georgia Super Lawyers” List

Super Lawyers has named Stewart, Melvin & Frost partner Anna Adams Orkins as a 2022 Georgia Rising Star. It is the second straight year that Orkins has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers. After years of practicing law in the areas of wills, trusts…