Atlanta Injury Lawyer Blog

In Honor of Distracted Driving Awareness Month: Don’t Talk to AI While You’re Driving—or About Your Case

April 15, 2026 | Robin Frazer Clark

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During Distracted Driving Awareness Month, this is a reminder that drivers should avoid using AI tools while driving and avoid discussing any details of a personal injury case with AI platforms. Voice interactions still distract attention on the road, and AI conversations can create digital records that insurance companies or defense attorneys may exploit later. For safety and legal protection, keep AI out of the car and out of your case.

There’s a moment on every Atlanta highway when traffic suddenly shifts from smooth to deadly. One driver looks down for a heartbeat, reaches for a phone, asks a dashboard assistant a question, and metal meets metal. Lives change in less time than it takes to say “Hey Siri” or “Hey Google.” Distracted Driving Awareness Month exists because those tiny moments keep breaking families apart.

More Things Never To Do Learned From 38 Years of Practicing Personal Injury Law

March 24, 2026 | Robin Frazer Clark

Not too long ago, I shared some things I would never do, all of which I learned from representing Plaintiffs in serious personal injury cases. When I finally put those together I realized they all had to do with elevators. This list of “never do” things are the non-elevator related things I have come to learn never to do.

Never keep and drive a vehicle that is over 10 years old. This is because the last possible claim for a manufacturing defect would have to be brought within the Georgia Statute of Repose, which is 10 years. Drive an older car and something goes wrong that is the manufacturer’s fault, you are out of luck.
Never jump on a trampoline. The percentage of cervical spinal cord injuries, that often result in quadriplegia, are due to a person breaking his/her neck (fracturing the neck leading to irreparable damage to the spinal cord) while falling off the trampoline. Just stay away.

A Wee Deoch and Doris for J.D. Humphries, III

March 19, 2026 | Robin Frazer Clark

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Last night at the Lawyers Club of Atlanta dinner, I had the distinct honor to raise a “wee deoch and doris” in memory of dear friend and Lawyers Club Past President, J.D. Humphries. He died on January 3, 2026 at the age of 81. We were in shock at the news of his passing. At his funeral, we were told that J.D. had written his own obituary. It starts like this: “J.D. (James Donald) struck his tent, died and passed over the river to rest under the shade of the trees on January 3, 2026. He was born September 27, 1944.” Although J.D. and I had been close friends for many years, his funeral was the first time I learned we shared a birthday. He never missed a Lawyers Club meeting, or a Lawyers Club Golf Tournament, or a Lawyers Club Past Presidents Dinner. He often traveled to England and Scotland to play golf with his buddies. He was an incredible person.

In his obituary, J.D. said this: “In lieu of flowers or contributions to charities, he wishes his friends to have “A Wee Deoch An’ Doris” until he meets them again.” And I said to myself, “OK, J.D., what the heck is a “Wee Deoch An’ Doris?” So I did some searching, and found a Scottish song by Harry Lauder from 1912. Here are the lyrics:

There’s a good old Scottish custom

What Happens When Medical Devices Malfunction During Treatment?

March 16, 2026 | Robin Frazer Clark

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Medical devices fail in two main ways: because the product itself is defective, or because doctors and hospitals misuse or mismanage it. Product liability may apply to manufacturers that design, build, or market unsafe devices or fail to warn about real risks. Medical malpractice may apply when providers choose the wrong device, use it improperly, or ignore safety information and patient monitoring. Many cases involve both. Anyone harmed by a malfunctioning device should preserve records, document events, and speak with a seasoned injury attorney to evaluate potential claims and protect their rights.

A hospital room should not turn into a testing lab. When a pacemaker fails, a hip implant fractures, or an infusion pump delivers the wrong dose, the patient’s body becomes the battlefield between profit-driven companies and overworked medical systems. The person on the table pays the price first. Their family pays it next.

Robin Frazer Clark Attends 2026 Annual International Society of Barristers Meeting in Hawaii

March 9, 2026 | Robin Frazer Clark

This past week I was fortunate to attend the 2026 Annual Meeting of the International Society of Barristers (ISOB) in Mauna Lani, Hawaii. I am a Fellow in this amazing trial lawyer organization, and enjoy the fellowship and camaraderie these meetings engender. Each day begins with a formal program of speakers from all disciplines, but rarely from the actual practice of law. These speakers are there to enrich your mind and expand your capacity for thought. They make you get out of your daily rut of practicing law and put yourself into a new world that is exciting, thought-provoking and challenging. You grow as a human being. Enrichment is the goal. This was also my last meeting serving on the Board of Governors. I have been on the ISOB Board for 6 years and now that rewarding role is now finished.

Of the numerous speakers, two were my favorites. The first was Valentino Dixon, an artist who was wrongfully convicted of murder and who served 27 years in prison in Attica, N.Y. Mr. Dixon has an amazing story. He “drew himself to freedom” after spending 27 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. He survived the notorious Attica Prison through his gifted hands and a set of colored pencils his uncle gave him. One day his warden asked him to draw his favorite golf hole, No. 13 at Augusta National. Then, his next-door cellmate gave him two old copies of Golf Digest magazine and challenged him to draw the golf holes in those magazines. Drawing up to 10 hours a day he created awe-inspiring masterpieces that evoke powerful emotions giving strength and inspiration to anyone facing a difficult time. Along the way, he wrote 1,000’s of letters asking for help to exonerate him. Finally, Max Adler, a writer with Gold Digest, took action and helped begin an investigation that led to Mr. Dixon’s exoneration and freedom from prison. His is a truly remarkable story and I urge you to read about it. There have also been documentaries made about Mr. Dixon’s life. Mr. Dixon said that if his story could be boiled down into one phrase it would be “Don’t ever give up.” Valentino Dixon's golf drawings become center of attention at New York art show | Golf News and Tour Information | Golf Digest

My second favorite speaker was Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean of Berkeley Law and the Jesse H. Choper Distinguished Professor of Law. He often writes for news organizations and the American Bar Association. He is the author of 22 books and the most knowledgeable person about the U.S. Supreme Court that I know. This was the second time I had heard Dean Chemerinsky speak to the Barristers. Last time he predicted five things from the U.S. Supreme Court and all five of them came true. So I was very eager to hear his predictions this time. Dean Chemerinsky spoke about his deep concern about the Rule of Law in America and how close our Democracy is to collapse. He urged us to speak out and educate others about what is happening to our Democracy and to take action to prevent those who do not value it from destroying it. He also urged us to continue to protect the Judiciary from physical threats of harm and to help maintain its independence. Image of Erwin Chemerinksy | Office of the Chancellor

Why Are Delayed Injuries Often Discredited?

February 9, 2026 | Robin Frazer Clark

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Delayed injuries after a crash or fall often trigger suspicion from insurance companies, especially in Georgia. Soft tissue damage, brain trauma, and emotional distress can bloom days or weeks after impact, yet insurers treat any gap in treatment like a weapon. Victims protect themselves by seeking prompt medical care, returning for follow-up visits when symptoms evolve, and building a detailed record: medical notes, imaging results, a symptom diary, photos, witness statements, and proof of work and lifestyle changes. Under Georgia law, many personal injury claims carry a two-year deadline from the date of injury, with some claims against government entities on even shorter clocks, so quick action is essential.

You walk away from a wreck in Atlanta, shaken but upright. You tell the officer you feel “okay.” A few days later, your neck locks up, headaches pound, and sleep disappears.

Five Things I Would Never Do: Elevators (Lessons Observed By a Plaintiff’s Trial Lawyer)

January 19, 2026 | Robin Frazer Clark

Have you seen the newest trend on Instagram and Tik Tok? It’s “5 Things I Would Never Do.” It’s doctors telling us five things they would never do based on what they have learned practicing medicine and what they have seen in the patients they have treated. Sometimes it’s teachers sharing with us five things they would never do as a high school teacher, or five things a travel advisor would never do. It’s pretty interesting. And it’s fun and informative. It got me to thinking about things I (and my family members) would never do based on what I have learned over the last 38 years as a trial lawyer and what I have seen happen to my clients. In fact, my family still talks about certain things they will never do because of “Mom’s cases.” (Add a roll of the eye here). Here is a list to start, and it’s just about elevators:

Never step out of an elevator without first looking down at the threshold to make sure it is level with the floor. (Elevators mis-level a lot and one that is not level with the floor can trip you and cause horrible injuries.);
If you have a private elevator in your home or home office, never get on it without your cell phone. A private elevator often malfunctions. It can get stuck in between floors or the door can get stuck on and not open. Don’t rely on any installed telephone in the elevator. You may not have service. Always take your cell phone in the elevator with you to call 911 in an emergency.

The Hidden Liability of Company Car Accidents

January 14, 2026 | Robin Frazer Clark

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Company car crashes raise serious legal stakes. In Georgia, employers can be held liable for injuries their drivers cause, but only when the driver was acting within the scope of employment. Personal detours and reckless driving can shift or share liability between driver and company. Victims need to move fast to uncover records, challenge corporate defenses, and demand accountability.

Company vehicles have an edge: they wear the name of a business. For a victim, that edge should mean access to deeper pockets and accountability. Many people assume that if a driver works for a company, the company pays for every wreck that driver causes. Georgia law turns on facts, not assumptions.

How Fault Gets Tricky in Chain-Reaction Collisions

December 16, 2025 | Robin Frazer Clark

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Chain-reaction crashes create chaos that leads insurers to blame the easiest target, often the driver trapped in the middle. These collisions involve layers of evidence that must be secured fast to stop others from twisting the story. Strong legal force protects innocent drivers from being charged with fault they never caused.

Multi-car crashes strike in seconds and leave people stunned by forces they never saw coming. Metal folds, airbags burst, and victims find themselves trapped in stories others rush to write for them. Police, insurers, and drivers behind the wheel often push quick conclusions before the truth has a chance to rise. These chaotic moments are enough to overwhelm even the most experienced drivers. Anyone caught between two impacts deserves clarity without pressure.

How Insurance Companies Use Medical Records Against You

November 23, 2025 | Robin Frazer Clark

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Insurance companies use your medical records to reduce or deny your claim by twisting language, exploiting preexisting conditions, and using treatment delays against you. They analyze every phrase in your file to question your pain, your credibility, and even the cause of your injury. Protect yourself by controlling what records you release, documenting your symptoms precisely, and getting legal help before signing anything.

Insurance companies act friendly at first, promising to “take care of everything.” But behind closed doors, they’re combing through your medical records with one goal: finding anything they can use to reduce or deny your claim. It’s a quiet process, hidden behind polite emails and requests for “routine documentation,” but what they’re really doing is building a case against you.