SHOULD I HAVE MORE THAN THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR CAR INSURANCE COVERAGE?

Yes. You should not only protect your personal assets if you cause an accident, but due to the vast number of uninsured and underinsured motorists on the Georgia roads, you need coverage to protect yourself if they cause the accident. Keep in mind that your car insurance covers both scenarios. First, if you cause an […]

What is a birth injury?

When parents welcome a new child into the world and face the scary situation of their newborn suffering from a deprivation of oxygen during the birthing process, many questions arise as to how this happened and what long term consequences will occur. Birth injury cases have a lot of different fact patterns, but the most […]

Are personal injury settlements subject to income tax?

With tax season in full swing, you may be wondering how your personal injury settlement impacts your tax liability. Whether you must include the settlement proceeds in your income depends on all the facts and circumstances in your case.  The portion of the settlement attributed to the physical injury/sickness you do not need to include […]

What is a personal injury settlement calculator?

If you type in ‘personal injury settlement’ into the search engine, you get a suggested topic of adding ‘calculator’ to the end. This leads many people to sites where they are told they can estimate the value of their personal injury claim by entering in some information and then using a “multiplier” to determine the […]

How are personal injury lawyers paid?

Personal injury lawyers work on a contingent fee basis which means the fee is contingent upon the outcome of the case. The lawyer will be paid from the money you receive in a judgment or settlement. Many other types of lawyers like divorce or criminal attorneys charge hourly and flat fees and typically require upfront […]

How do you determine fault in a multi-car accident?

Before we can determine who is at fault, let’s take a look at a slightly different question. What Is Fault? Fault falls on the driver who was either reckless or negligent. Reckless driving is defined as the willful or wanton disregard for the safety of others or the operation of the vehicle. Negligence can often […]

How does cell phone use affect the probability of an accident?

The National Safety Council reports that cell phone use while driving leads to 1.6 million crashes each year. Eleven teens die each day as a result of texting and driving in the United States. Take a look at the different types of distractions and tips to avoid them. First, let’s look at the three main […]

How do I Prove “Pain and Suffering” After an Accident?

“Pain and suffering” is a legal term that refers to the wide range of injuries that someone may suffer as the result of an accident.  While there is the obvious pain from physical injuries, an accident victim may also suffer from less visible emotional distress like persistent fear, anxiety or depression, inconvenience, and even loss […]

What is a Letter of Protection?

Sometimes an accident victim does not have health insurance, and while they may have PIP or medical payment coverage for medical bills, those benefits may not be sufficient to cover all medical expenses following a serious accident.  In addition, auto insurance companies will not reimburse medical expenses as they are incurred, but instead wait until […]

Can I Recover Damages from a Dog Bite Injury?

If you are injured by a dog bite, it is important to seek medical attention and get the proper care for your injuries as soon as possible.  Be sure to thoroughly document all medical treatment and expenses associated with your injuries.  Next you should try to gather all the relevant information you can, including the […]