Just before the COVID-19-related shutdowns hit Atlanta in mid-March, a group of drift racers blocked a tunnel on I-285 near the airport. After stopping traffic, people took turns performing donuts and burnouts, careening through the tight passage. Fireworks clouded the road with smoke. Thankfully, no one was reported hurt—something that made this “Fast and Furious”-type
If you’re involved in a car crash, you count on the police to respond, help secure the scene, speak with all involved parties, collect information, issue citations if needed, and draft the accident report—critical for dealing with insurance companies in more serious situations. In late July, the Atlanta Police Department announced that, due to COVID-19,
Litner + Deganian is pleased to announce that attorney Shea Schulman has been named a partner. Since joining Litner + Deganian in 2016, Shea has earned a reputation with his clients for his detail-oriented casework and his relentless pursuit of justice. He’s also caring and considerate—fitting right in with the firm’s focus on personalized relationships
Many families are changing vacation plans this summer—forgoing plane rides to far-off locales in favor of socially distanced road trips or visits to family members, campsites and off-the-track vacation rentals. But if you’re planning a trip, the last thing you want is for a car wreck to derail your plans, or worse, leave you or
Even in a car-heavy city like Atlanta, pedestrians are everywhere. And while traffic is down due to the pandemic, plenty of people are still out getting exercise, walking pets, or making their way to work. What can you do to stay safe, both as a driver and as a pedestrian? How to keep pedestrians safe
Much of life has ground to a standstill during the COVID-19 pandemic. But, so long as people are driving to their essential jobs, grocery shopping or, in recent weeks, going out to some of Georgia’s opened businesses, car accidents will still happen. Unfortunately, now is a challenging time to face any health issue—let alone a
Life already feels upended after an accident. It can sometimes seem impossible to imagine eventually getting back to work, family and your social life as you recover from injuries. Now, with the COVID-19 pandemic and our state stay at home order, a return to normal may seem even more distant. Your accident-related medical appointments may
Dear clients and friends, It’s no secret that coronavirus (COVID-19) is spreading rapidly throughout the U.S. The health and safety of our team and clients are our primary concerns, so we’re making a change in the way we conduct business. We will still be working diligently on your case, but instead of visiting with you
Springtime in Atlanta is here, with warmer temperatures, blooming flowers and—let’s face it—a pollen count that’s constantly climbing. But while spring means more chances to enjoy the outdoors, it creates a few new driving challenges as well. Here are our tips to stay safe—whether you’re navigating in-town roads, hitting the highway or headed out of
Here at Litner + Deganian, we always appreciate when the hard work that we do for clients is recognized. While our focus is on supporting and advocating for our clients – not on the kudos and awards – we still think it is a special honor to be named among the best of our lawyer
While Atlantans are often teased for our outsized reaction to snow (or the possibility of snow), it does get genuinely cold in this city. Combine that with plenty of drizzly winter days and you’ll find yourself going stir crazy without some fun options to get out of the house. Here’s a roundup of our favorites.
It’s officially the winter season, which means it’s time to prep your car for a change in the weather and driving conditions. To help you with your winter weather checklist, the personal injury attorneys of Litner + Deganian have some advice on preparing your vehicle and staying safe on Atlanta’s roadways. Vehicle Exterior Before heading
