The Stoddard Firm Blog

Your Top Questions, Answered

September 22, 2017
Attorney Matt Stoddard
Vehicle Accidents

We have heard countless questions over the years regarding how to decide if you need an attorney or if you even have a case. We strive to answer every question, from every client, and to fight for their rights. Here are answers to a few of the most frequently asked questions. Do I have a case? If you’ve been injured because of someone else’s negligence, you could have a personal injury case. Every situation is different, so there’s no way to know if you have a case without consulting with a...

Film Set Dangers are Not Make Believe

September 21, 2017
Attorney Matt Stoddard
Wrongful Death

A film set is a workplace. All workplaces present possible dangers, but when action sequences such as car chases are involved, the on-screen mayhem has a potential to cause injuries to those on the set. When directors and producers are too focused on getting the action sequence right, and not focused enough on minimizing dangers, people can get hurt. Given Georgia’s generous tax benefits for the film industry and the increased use of the state for film production, this isn’t a Hollywood is...

Forklift Safety Is Still a Serious Issue for Big Box Stores

July 20, 2022
Premises Liability

Jobs that involve using forklifts, or even being near them, carry abnormally high risks of death and catastrophic injury. This isn’t news. It’s been understood for decades. Yet very little progress has been made toward better protecting forklift operators and their coworkers. In the year 2020, there were 78 fatal forklift accidents and 7,290 nonfatal forklift injuries in the U.S. Those numbe...