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When is a Professional Malpractice Affidavit Required in a Georgia Negligence Lawsuit?

By Darl H. Champion Jr. When is a Professional Malpractice Affidavit Required in a Georgia Negligence Lawsuit? The law is clear. In Georgia, any complaint alleging professional negligence must be accompanied by an “affidavit of an expert competent to testify,…

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Free Coffee for Atlanta Teachers

The coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused unprecedented changes to the way Georgians are living their lives in 2020 and the back-to-school experience is far from normal.  To help out with the first month of school here in Atlanta, The Champion Firm…

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Our COVID-19 Update

Concerned About Coronavirus? You Don’t Need to Leave the House to Meet with Our Lawyers. We all have a duty to keep ourselves, our families, our neighbors, and our communities safe right now. This means temporarily reshaping the way we…

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Malfunctioning Airbags

In an accident, you expect your airbags to help protect you. They expand rapidly, providing a cushion of air that will help prevent you from experiencing the full force of a crash—and, in many cases, preventing substantial injury. Unfortunately, auto…

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Dangerous Atlanta Intersections: East Park Place Boulevard and Stone Mountain Highway

We previously discussed WSB-TV naming Memorial Drive and North Hairston Road the most dangerous intersection in Atlanta, but the 22 crashes at that location were only two more than the intersection with the second-highest total: East Park Place Boulevard and…

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Dangerous Atlanta Intersections: Memorial Drive and North Hairston Road

When Dave Huddleston of WSB-TV conducted an investigation into the most dangerous intersections in Atlanta, Mark Arum of WSB Radio wrote in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that despite his 18 years of covering traffic in the city, he was only able…

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Do Hands-Free Devices Help with Distracted Driving? Not Really!

In an effort to address the dangers of smartphone use while driving, many people have adopted hands-free devices to allow them to talk or send messages to others while in the car. Some states have even enacted laws that allow…

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Traumatic Brain Injuries and Parkinson’s Disease

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is associated with an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease, according to a Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research report on a study in the journal Neurology. TBIs are non-degenerative brain injuries that occur when the…

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Don’t Do It: Texting and Driving

Most of us are well aware of how important our smartphones have become to our daily lives. While we may be more accepting of how often people are using their mobile devices, the one time that no one can afford…

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Getting the Most for Your Motorcycle Accident Claim

Motorcycles are thrilling to ride, but it is important for riders to realize that they are at risk of suffering severe or fatal injuries if they are involved in an accident. Injured bikers will likely face significant challenges in their…

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