Georgia residents who receive injuries due to a motor vehicle accident or due to the wrongdoing or negligence of another may find themselves involved in litigation over the injuries. As part of the litigation process, the opposing party (an attorney representing the insurance company) will...
Having a pre-existing injury does not preclude you from recovering for damages in a subsequent personal injury claim. The general rule in Georgia accident cases is that previous injuries do not affect your right to recover compensation. You may still be entitled to recover damages for...
The majority of personal injury lawsuits settle out of court because settlement is almost always faster and much less expensive than going to trial. Settling an injury lawsuit out of court can provide a number of advantages over litigating a case through to the end. Some...
Wrongful death claims are brought against a defendant who has caused someone’s death either negligently or through intentional harm. Wrongful death claims in Georgia allow the estate of the deceased person to file a lawsuit against the party who is legally liable for the death....
The short answer is that you should report a car accident as quickly as possible. While the first priority is attending to the medical needs of everyone involved, the next step is to report the accident to your insurance company. Many companies offer 24 hour claim...
Your decision to ride without a helmet could impact your ability to successfully pursue a personal injury claim against the person who caused your motorcycle accident. Under Georgia's motorcycle laws, all riders (meaning both drivers and passengers) must wear a helmet at all times. The decision...
If you are the victim of any type of assault (sexual or otherwise), here are the first 5 things you should do: 1. Contact the police to initiate an investigation and ensure the incident is properly documented in a timely manner. 2. Get medical care for your...
The statute of limitations basically refers to your deadline to file a claim, and in personal injury cases that deadline depends upon the type of injury you suffered. In order to be awarded any damages for your injury, your claim must be filed prior to...
In personal injury cases, there are two types of damages awarded to a prevailing plaintiff (i.e. injured party): Compensatory Damages and Punitive Damages. Compensatory damages are meant to compensate the injured party for the cost of medical care, property damage, lost wages and other out-of-pocket expenses. The...
One of the most common injuries resulting from a car accident is commonly known as 'whiplash'. Whiplash occurs when a person’s neck snaps back and forth resulting in neck pain, stiffness, and headaches. This often occurs when your vehicle is hit from behind such as...