Attorney Mike Smith practiced in the insurance defense litigation section of the Macon law firm Martin Snow for over 20 years prior to joining Chris to form Clark & Smith Law Firm, LLC. While at Martin Snow, he handled a heavy case load and tried nearly 100 cases in the Federal, Superior, State, and Civil Courts throughout Georgia.
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By now, you’ve probably seen the headlines about famous actor Jim Carrey being sued for wrongful death by his ex-girlfriend’s husband. You may be wondering what constitutes as wrongful death and how the Clark & Smith attorneys can help. Contact Clark & Smith today if you believe your loved one suffered from a wrongful death.…
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Statistics presented by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) show that in America, work-related fires and explosions account for more than 5,000 burn injuries each year—hundreds of those injuries are fatal.
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Personal Injury Lawyer Chris Clark is a native of South Georgia, specifically the city of Moultrie. He and his wife Lizzie enjoy spending time with their two sons, John and Robert. Aside from his attorney position at Clark & Smith, Chris teaches Trial Advocacy to third-year students at Mercer Law School. He has taught for 16…
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The well-known question asked by a police officer will make your heart beat fast, “Do you know why I pulled you over?” Many times, you know why the red and blue lights are flashing. Sometimes, you have no idea what law you broke. Other times, the law you broke is ringing in your hand. Understanding…
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In Georgia, it is illegal for a driver of a vehicle to engage in any actions that distract him or her from driving safely. Studies by the National Transportation Safety Board – an independent federal agency authorized by congress to promote transportation safety – show that a fifth of all auto accidents in our nation…
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Dealing with the death of a loved one is never easy. When the death is sudden and unexpected, it can be even more difficult for family and friends of the deceased. Some people die because of intentional acts of another person. There are a myriad of laws surrounding intentional deaths. However, what happens when a…
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Unfortunately, as loved ones get older, many are no longer able to live without assistance in their own homes. This could be due to an illness, injury or general loss of motor skills. As a result, the loved one requires round-the-clock medical care and must be placed in an assisted living facility or nursing home.…
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An accident involving a tractor-trailer and several passenger vehicles recently killed five nursing students in Georgia. Recently, according to Fox news, during a period of traffic on a highway in Georgia, a large tractor-trailer failed to slow down and hit the back of a car. The car that was hit collided with an SUV. The…
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