What Is the Average Settlement for a Drunk Driving Accident in Georgia?

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If a drunk driver hurt you, you probably want to know how much money you are owed for your injuries and other losses. After all, you’re likely facing serious expenses and need help making ends meet during this difficult time. No two drunk driving accident cases are alike. That makes it difficult to calculate the […]

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Understanding Georgia’s Pain and Suffering Laws

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In Georgia, those hurt by others can seek compensation for medical expenses, lost earnings, and other losses they suffered as a result – including something called “pain and suffering.” But what exactly is pain and suffering, and how is it quantified? What Is “Pain and Suffering?” Georgia courts acknowledge that injuries have more than just […]

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Georgia’s Good Samaritan Law FAQs

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Doing the right thing can be hard. It’s always easier to turn your head and look the other way when someone else is in trouble. It takes courage and selflessness to lend a helping hand instead. In the spirit of promoting the kindness and altruism that all societies need, many states have enacted “Good Sarmatian” […]

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What to Know About Lawsuits Against Drunk Drivers

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After an auto accident, you might step out of your vehicle to speak to the other driver, only to notice that they appear intoxicated. If the drunk driver was to blame for the accident, they could owe you compensation for personal injuries, vehicle damage, medical bills, and more. But how does their intoxication affect the […]

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How Much Does a Car Accident Lawyer Charge?

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If you’ve been hurt in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, you could be owed compensation for the harm you suffered as a result. A lawyer can help you pursue this compensation, but if you’ve never worked with a personal injury attorney before, you might not know how much hiring one costs. This could […]

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How to Cope with PTSD After a Car Accident

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Although car accidents often cause physical injuries, they can leave victims with severe emotional or mental trauma as well. In some cases, this trauma can manifest as post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. Those who suffer from PTSD may not understand why they feel different, changed, or “off” after a car accident. Family physicians and mental […]

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What Does a Car Accident Lawyer Do?

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According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, traffic collisions are the state’s leading cause of injury-related deaths and the second leading cause of emergency room visits and hospitalizations. If you were one of the many Georgians injured in a car accident, you might have heard advice from friends and family to hire an attorney. You […]

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Upper Back Pain After a Car Accident

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The extreme forces involved in a car crash put incredible strain on the human body, so it is no wonder that back injuries are one of the most common injuries caused by auto accidents. But what makes upper back pain after a car accident so harmful is how it can impact many areas of your […]

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What to Do If You Were Hit by a Car on a College Campus

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As a college student, you have enough to worry about, such as making it to class on time, being prepared for your exams, and finishing that big paper on time. The last thing you would ever think you need to worry about is getting hit by a vehicle at college. Unfortunately, it happens far too […]

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How Long After a Car Accident Do You Have to File a Lawsuit?

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In Georgia, anyone who is hurt or suffers other losses in a car crash that someone else caused has a legal right to pursue financial compensation from them. And being involved in a motor vehicle crash can lead to significant medical expenses, and if you have to take off work while you’re recovering, you could […]

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