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    • Scott Pryor
      Scott Pryor
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      Attorney at Law - Scott is a member of the State Bar of Georgia and is listed in the top 1% of trial attorneys in the nation by the Litigator Awards. He is also a member of Super Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association—Champion Level and sits on the Communications Committee of GTLA, and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

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    • James MacLelland
      James MacLelland
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      COO - James has 25 years of experience building productive teams, scalable processes, and profitable businesses.  Immediately prior to joining The Scott Pryor Law Group, as COO of a national law firm, James built and operated one of the largest legal intake teams in the country. Guiding a team of 70 individuals running 24/7 and 365 days a year they successfully marketed, retained, and onboarded over 200 new clients to the firm daily, achieving a pace and capacity of over 50,000 new clients annually. 

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    • Philip Lorenz
      Philip Lorenz
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      Attorney at Law - Philip W. (“Phil”) Lorenz is a seasoned trial attorney, Phil has tried, mediated, or facilitated settlement of tens of millions of dollars in claims and lawsuits over the course of his career.

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    • Paul Dietrick
      Paul Dietrick
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      Attorney at Law - Paul A. Dietrick has practiced civil trial law for over forty years, in State and Federal Courts, and Georgia Appellate Courts. Paul is a zealous guardian of the rights of those injured by the negligence and carelessness of others. Paul’s clients have recovered millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts.

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    • Jocelyn Galloway
      Jocelyn Galloway
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      Attorney at Law - Jocelyn Galloway is an attorney with over a decade of experience and a legal process innovator who has dedicated her career to protecting the rights of plaintiffs against large corporations.

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    • Angie Hemmings
      Angie Hemmings
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      Client Experience Manager - Angie joined The Scott Pryor Law Group and quickly made her mark on the Firm. Her previous employment on staff at a local church prepared Angie for her current role in client relations and marketing. Meeting prospective clients, checking in regularly with current clients, and staying in touch with former clients are what Angie is passionate about. She wants you to know that you and your family are important to her.

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    • Rhonda Anzaldua
      Rhonda Anzaldua
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      Marketing Manager - Rhonda brings over 20 years of customer service and hospitality experience to the marketing and intake team. She is passionate about providing our clients with an outstanding experience from the very first day, and prides herself in her ability to be straightforward and honest but also able to empathize and offer comfort in the difficult conversations.

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    • Steve Ware
      Steve Ware
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      Senior Case Manager

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    When a loved one is killed because of another's negligence, it is important to hold them responsible...
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    Allow us to fight for you after a serious injury has occurred in order to recover compensation and aid in the recovery process.
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    A quick moment in time, a sudden slamming of the brakes, or a loud blare of a horn can be all the time you have to prepare yourself in the event of a car accident.
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    According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the number one leading...
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    Motorcycle accidents often involve catastrophic injuries, such as a head or spinal cord injury because the driver...
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    To hold a negligent property owner or business responsible for the damage they have caused, contact us today.
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    Bicycle accidents often involve catastrophic or deadly injuries because of the difference in size between a bicycle...
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    Children are our pride and joy, and we do everything we can to protect them. That’s why it is even more devastating...
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    A faulty construction machine that destroys your property, undisclosed side effects in over-the-counter medication, a poorly designed toy...
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    If you have been injured at work, your employer should pay for your medical treatment. While employers and insurance companies...
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    Slips and falls can result in surprisingly serious injuries. Even otherwise healthy people can suffer from severe harm due to a simple fall.
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    Any accident on or near the water—whether on a dock, between two boats, or resulting from a collision with swimmers—could result in...
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Buses are an important part of the public transportation infrastructure in Gwinnett County. Although buses reduce the overall volume of vehicles on the road and ease symptoms of pollution and congestion, they are also vulnerable to accidents and collisions.

Due to their large size relative to other cars on the road, buses may not be able to stop or turn quickly in an emergency and may cause serious damage or injury to a smaller passenger car in a collision. A negligent bus driver or operating company could be responsible for any damage that results from a bus accident and could be liable for losses incurred by other drivers.

A Gwinnett County bus accident lawyer may be able to help you if a bus driver’s negligence has caused your injuries. If you suffer injury in a commercial carrier crash, speaking to a seasoned personal injury attorney about your options may be your best move.

Obligations to Other Drivers

It is a core concept of traffic law that all drivers, regardless of their mode of transportation, have a duty to protect whomever they encounter on the road. A breach of this duty forms the core of all personal injury cases that rely on the concept of negligence.

Negligence cases allege that a defendant’s carelessness directly caused a plaintiff’s injuries. Since bus drivers always carry a duty to protect other travelers, an at-fault bus driver in an accident may be responsible for providing compensation to all injured people for any harm that results from their recklessness or carelessness.

Compensation may include payments for medical bills, lost wages, and mental anguish. A Gwinnett County bus accident attorney could help pursue negligent bus drivers and their employers for such damages, so an injured party can receive fair restitution for their financial losses.

Duty to Protect Passengers

Bus drivers must not only protect other drivers or pedestrians from harm—they must also protect their own passengers. All buses, whether they are city buses or private carriers, are what is known in the law as common carriers. Once a passenger on a common carrier pays a fare, they enjoy a certain level of legal protection.

A bus driver who is negligent in causing an accident in Peachtree Corners or anywhere in Gwinnett County may be responsible for providing compensation to any of their passengers who suffer an injury. Passenger injuries are surprisingly common in accidents, as few buses have seatbelts and riders on buses rarely have time to prepare themselves for a collision. A bus wreck lawyer in Gwinnett County could help injured bus passengers hold a busing company responsible for their medical costs and lost wages.

Pursuing Claims Against the Proper Defendant

The defendants in most bus accident cases are the at-fault driver and the driver’s insurance company. Cases can become more complex, however, if the bus is owned by a city or other government entity.

While local governments were once immune from personal injury liability, modern laws allow plaintiffs to pursue damages from at-fault city actors following a negligent act. Every town and city in Gwinnett County have their own mechanisms for demanding compensation, and a dedicated legal representative could help a plaintiff pursue compensation through the process best suited for their particular municipality.

A Gwinnett County Bus Accident Attorney May Be Able to Help

Every driver on the road is responsible for their actions, including drivers of large commercial vehicles such as buses. If you have been injured in a collision—whether you were driving your own car, were a passenger in another vehicle, were a pedestrian, or even were a paying customer on the at-fault bus—you may have the right to demand compensation.

A Peachtree Corners attorney could help you pursue your claim for fair value, including the payment of medical bills, compensation for any mental anguish, and reimbursement for lost wages. It should be noted, though, that the time to file a case may be short.

Claims against private bus companies must satisfy the two-year time limit under Official Code of Georgia §9-3-33, but many claims against government vehicles have a much shorter period to pursue a claim. Contact a Gwinnett County bus accident lawyer today to give yourself the best chances for success.

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