CarterFranklin | Attorneys at Law

10/16/2024

Happy Boss's Day Brent and Justin!

11/11/2022

05/04/2022

Here's hoping everyone has a safe 4th.

03/04/2022

After being injured, we understand that contacting an attorney is not likely to be high on your priority list. However, as medical bills and other exorbitant expenses begin to pile up, we advise you to get in touch with us. You may be entitled to recover compensation and we can help you ensure you secure the amount you deserve. Your rights may include the following:
• Getting your car repaired or replaced
• Obtaining a rental car at no cost to you
• Having your hospital & ambulance bills paid for
• Receiving medical treatment at no out-of-pocket cost
• Securing compensation for your pain and suffering
• Being paid for lost time from work

Insurance companies employee armies of investigators, experts, and other professionals to protect their “bottom line.” You need an advocate on your side that is a skilled negotiator, to ensure you get the maximum recovery for your personal injury accident. Let CarterFranklin help you!

11/11/2021

Today we honor and thank our veterans for their service and sacrifice to our country.

07/02/2021

We wish everyone a safe and happy 4th of July. Our office will be closed on Monday, July 5th. We will reopen at 9:00 am on Monday morning. Have a safe July 4th weekend.

06/25/2021

Did you know.......

July 1st Brings Changes to the 3 Foot Law in GEORGIA!

While the 3 foot law has been on the books since 2011, it is still relatively poorly understood.

Effective July 1st, it has been amended to be much clearer, and since it is very similar to the Spencer Pass Law regarding passing emergency vehicles from 2017, it should be fairly easy to honor as drivers.

At its core, the new version of the 3 foot law states that a driver passing a bicycle should change lanes if road and traffic conditions allow, including passing on a double yellow when the conditions are safe to do so. No passing into blind turns, blind hills, or oncoming traffic.

When it is not safe to change lanes, a driver is required to slow down to 25 mph or 10 mph below the posted speed limit, whichever is greater, to execute a safe pass within the lane and shared space.

Violations of this law now carry a maximum fine of $250 as a misdemeanor offense.

So all of us (as drivers) need to be aware of this law change, and treat the passing of cyclists on the roads as proscribed, at the risk of being issued a citation. It is worth noting that under current Georgia law, a video recording of an act is valid as an eye witness in court, and that many cyclists have adopted both front and rear facing cameras much as drivers are have adopted dash cameras. These videos are valid witnesses for enforcement of violations along these lines at the discretion of local law enforcement agencies.

Thank you to Bike Law Foundation Ambassador and advocate Dru Satori for providing such easily digestible language and to Bike Law Georgia’s Bruce Hagen for your tireless work for all GA bicyclists!

02/02/2021

Six more weeks of Winter weather is in our future. This creates dangerous driving conditions for motorists. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that black ice, fog, slick roads and other hazardous conditions were the cause of 17% of all motor vehicle collisions.

If you have been hurt in an auto accident, CarterFranklin can help! Call 912-685-5500 today.

01/26/2021

Today we say goodbye to a great man, Brinson Wayne Carter. The "girls" at CF will miss his visits, the many stories, his smile, and most of all the example he lived as a Christian. We love you and will see you again Mr. Wayne.