Personal Injury Law Blog

I have renewed faith because the system works. Trying cases is sometimes the only way to make the system work the way it is intended too. Just recently I had a case in a county south of Atlanta where a first responder was flying through an intersection and hit my...

            Personal injury attorney Thomas J. Ashenden has been named one of the top attorneys in Georgia by the prestigious Super Lawyers selection committee. The 2019 selection marks Ashenden’s sixth consecutive year on the list, which...

      All of us at Ashenden and Associates P.C. would like to wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving. As per tradition at our table, we’d like to say what we are thankful for: our families, our friends, and of course our clients. Enjoy time with loved ones...

      Thank you to all of our servicemen and women — we will never forget your sacrifice for our country.

The number of pedestrians injured or killed across Georgia are climbing at a disturbing rate according to official state data. Statistics from the Georgia Department of Transportation indicate 260 pedestrians killed on state roads in 2017 — injuries including those...

If you’ve been hurt on the job while working for a company in the state of Georgia, you may be entitled to certain rights. Your medical treatment, lost earnings, and permanent impairment benefits may fall under the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Act. If a party other...

Whether driving through busy Metro Atlanta or up to the North Georgia mountains, motorists must watch for motorcycles. According to a 2017 report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcycle fatalities reached a nine-year record. More than 5,200...

Metro Atlanta schools are back in session, which means it’s a good time to brush-up on safe driving techniques. SPEED LIMIT Always know the speed limit and whether or not you are driving through an active school zone. In Georgia, penalties for excessive speeds in a...

A decline in how many Georgia drivers and passengers lost their lives in 2017 was noted in a report by Georgia DOT and the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. Last year’s numbers indicate 1,522 people died on the roads in the state, which was 39 fewer than 2016....

Since 1884, the first Monday in September has recognized the achievements of American workers. Labor Day is “a yearly tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country,” according to the U.S. Department of Labor....