Blog Archive - May, 2012

Georgia and many other states have enacted legislation to reduce the frequency of distracted driving accidents, especially those caused by mobile phones and other electronic devices.

An innovative new development in traffic signals may cut down left turn traffic accidents on Atlanta streets. Left turns at intersections often result in serious collisions because the vehicle that is turning must cross an opposing lane of traffic.

The calculation of the value of an auto accident victim's claim can be one of the most difficult aspects of the successful resolution of a Georgia personal injury claim.  As you read this article, keep in mind that the insurance adjuster works for the insurance company, not for you.  At Montlick & Associates we fight hard to protect the rights of injured people, and to make sure they get the compensation they deserve.

The Georgia Accident Lawyers at Montlick & Associates are pleased to announce the firm's next DNA LifePrint child safety event - to be held Saturday May 19th, from 10am to 3pm at the Georgia Aquarium in conjunction with the Aquarium's 4^th Annual Family Safety Day.

DNA Lifeprint is endorsed by John Walsh, Child Safety Advocate and Host of America's Most Wanted. The program gives parents cutting edge tools that will help law enforcement agencies find their child should they ever get lost or abducted. “This is our 3rd year underwriting DNA LifePrint events here in Georgia. This program is one of the best child safety programs out there, and the response from parents has been fantastic” says Founder and CEO David Montlick. “We strongly encourage all families with young children to take advantage of this free public service.”

In an effort to help reduce the enormous and completely avoidable human and financial toll that DUIs place on Georgia residents, Montlick & Associates has invested heavily over the past 36 years in a statewide "Don't Drink and Drive" public service initiative. The firm recently unveiled their 2012 campaign that includes several new television messages, as well as outdoor billboards- posted at www.montlick.com/dontdrinkndrive, and the firm’s Family Safety Guide: 5 Steps to Help Prevent Drunk Driving Accidents.

The Georgia Accident Attorneys at Montlick & Associates will participate in a Cyberbullying Rally being held at Newton High School in Covington, Georgia, on Monday, May 7, 2012 from 1pm to 3pm. Montlick & Associates is the Founding Sponsor of a National Anti-Bullying Organization called A4K, The Ambassadors for Kids Club.

The Attorneys at Montlick & Associates want to thank all those who came out to Lake Lanier Islands Resort on Saturday, March 17th, to participate and support the 2012 Run for The Fallen. Run for the Fallen is an annual 10K-5K-1K event hosted by Fallen Heroes of Georgia. The proceeds raised from entry fees and sponsor donations help fund scholarships and programs formed by the families of the fallen heroes in memory of their loved ones.

If you are involved in a Georgia car accident involving injuries, you face a higher risk of chronic long-term pain. Many car accident victims do not realize that their car accident injuries may cause pain that persists for months or even years, and that this pain may have other physical or mental consequences.

The Atlanta Auto Accident Attorneys at Montlick & Associates are proud to again sponsor the 2012 SafeTeen Georgia Driving Academy, a day of interactive training, workshops and competitions, this Saturday, May 5^th from 8am to 3pm at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. Parents can register their child for free by using the Montlick Code: MON02F at the Safe America registration site. The code entitles one parent and one teen to attend at no cost (a $25.00 savings). Additional tickets are $10 each