As autumn begins to take center stage in Georgia, bringing with it a kaleidoscope of vibrant leaves and cooler temperatures, the season also heralds a variety of popular attractions and festive activities that draw large crowds. From holiday shopping to corn mazes and haunted houses, this time of year is filled with excitement. However, along…
A collision with a commercial truck can change everything in an instant. Unlike routine car accidents, these crashes often leave victims with life-threatening injuries that require years — or even a lifetime — of treatment. Beyond the immediate trauma, truck accident injuries can affect your ability to work, care for your family, and enjoy daily…
Commercial trucks travel thousands of miles each week, carrying heavy loads across Georgia’s highways. With so much wear and tear, routine inspections and repairs are critical to keeping these massive vehicles safe. When trucking companies or contractors cut corners on maintenance, the results can be catastrophic. For victims of truck accidents in Augusta, Georgia, maintenance…
When a commercial truck collides with a passenger vehicle, the outcome is often life-altering. These cases are not just “bigger car accidents” — they involve complex layers of federal and state law, multiple potential defendants, and insurance companies with vast resources. For victims in Augusta, Georgia, having an attorney experienced in truck accident litigation can…
Drowsy driving is one of the most dangerous — and overlooked — factors behind truck accidents. Unlike passenger car drivers, truckers often operate under grueling schedules, long hours, and pressure from employers to meet strict delivery deadlines. When fatigue sets in, the results can be devastating. In Augusta, Georgia, where heavy truck traffic moves daily…
When a tractor-trailer crashes, one of the most valuable pieces of evidence isn’t visible at the scene — it’s stored in the truck’s “black box.” Officially known as an Electronic Control Module (ECM) or Event Data Recorder (EDR), this device captures crucial information about the truck’s operation before, during, and after a collision. For truck…
A collision with a commercial truck can change your life in an instant. Tractor-trailers can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, and when they collide with passenger vehicles, the damage is often catastrophic. If you’re injured in a truck accident in Augusta, Georgia, knowing the right steps to take immediately afterward can protect your health, your…
When a semi-truck collides with a car, the results are often devastating. These crashes are rarely simple — and determining who is legally responsible can be one of the most complex parts of a case. Unlike typical car accidents, truck accident claims may involve multiple defendants, from the driver to the company that owns the…
When a tractor-trailer collides with a passenger vehicle, the consequences can be catastrophic. What many people don’t realize is that federal trucking regulations often play a pivotal role in determining liability. These rules, established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), are designed to prevent accidents — yet when they are violated, Georgia drivers…
Truck accidents are among the most devastating collisions on Georgia’s roads. With tractor-trailers weighing up to 80,000 pounds, crashes often leave drivers and passengers in smaller vehicles facing catastrophic injuries or worse. In Augusta, Athens, and across Georgia, these accidents are sadly common — and most could have been prevented. At Burnside Law Firm LLP,…
Thomas R. Burnside III is a personal injury lawyer who focuses his law practice on the representation of individuals who have suffered injury as a result of automobile collisions, trucking accidents, medical malpractice, work related accidents or other causes. With over 20 years of experience in personal injury law at both the trial and appellate court levels, Attorney Burnside has represented people with brain and head trauma...
Meet Thomas Burnside
Garon Muller is a trial lawyer who focuses his law practice on the representation of individuals who have been seriously injured or damaged through the negligence or recklessness of others, including automobile collisions, workplace injuries, premises injuries, or defective products. Before beginning his practice in the representation of injured individuals, Mr. Muller served the community as an Assistant District Attorney...
Meet Garon Muller
Robert MacGregor is an experienced trial attorney licensed to practice law in Georgia and South Carolina. At the Burnside Law Firm, Robert devotes his practice to protecting the rights of individuals who have been injured because of someone else’s carelessness, negligence, or recklessness and represents those who have been injured in automobile collisions or tractor-trailer accidents; because of a slip and fall; and in other general negligence actions.
Meet Robert MacGregor
Ashton is a trial lawyer in Augusta, GA who focuses his law practice on the representation of individuals who have suffered serious injuries or damages due to the negligent or reckless conduct of others, including automobile wrecks, job-related accidents, unsafe premises, or defective
products. Before beginning his practice, Ashton obtained his J.D., at Emory University School of Law, where he gained valuable courtroom experience as an intern assisting the District Attorney for DeKalb
County. After his time at Emory, Ashton received experience as a trial attorney at a respected personal injury firm in Atlanta before moving to Augusta. Over the course of his career, Ashton has assisted deserving clients in recovering millions of dollars in injury cases throughout Georgia.
