What Are the Steps in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
Category: Personal Injury
What Are Road Rage Accidents?
Road rage is a common occurrence on roadways across the nation. Stories about it are featured on breaking news reports almost every day. You may have questions about what causes road rage. And more importantly, how can you avoid becoming a victim of it? If you’ve been involved in a road rage accident, there are steps you […]
What Is the Statute of Limitations in Georgia for Injuries?
If you were hurt in an accident in Georgia that someone else caused, you could be owed compensation for your injuries and other losses. However, you have a limited window of time to bring a personal injury lawsuit to secure compensation. This period is known as the statute of limitations. Once it passes, you will likely […]
How a Surgery Recommendation Could Affect Your Injury Claim
Being injured in an accident that was no fault of your own can be one of the most traumatic experiences of a person’s life. If you suffered severe injuries which require surgery as a result, these additional medical costs could cause additional concerns in an already stressful situation. While the costs associated with major medical […]
Calculating the Costs of Future Damages in an Injury Claim
Being injured in an accident can be one of the most traumatic experiences in a person’s life. On top of your physical and emotional well-being, navigating the financial effects may feel overwhelming. You might be facing medical expenses, property damage costs, and lost earnings if you are unable to work while you recover. Unfortunately, the […]
What to Know if Injured in a Car Accident With a Deer
Car accidents involving deer are common occurrences, particularly during deer season from October through December. According to a study by the Federal Highway Administration, there are an estimated one to two million animal collisions each year in the United States. Georgia is a “high risk” state for animal collisions, with drivers facing a one in 89 […]
What Is The Standard Contingency Fee for an Attorney?
It’s no secret that attorneys charge some of the highest hourly service fees in the United States. Surveys indicate that prospective clients often hesitate to contact lawyers due to fee-based concerns. Legal practitioners understand that claimants who need lawyers the most—those suddenly injured by unlawful conduct –are already struggling to pay medical bills and recover […]
What Is Res Ipsa Loquitur?
After many people have an accident or suffer a personal injury, they strongly believe that someone else was at fault. The facts of the accident may be such that the responsible party is about as clear as day. The person may have done something so egregiously bad that there is no other conclusion to reach […]
What Role Does Clear and Convincing Evidence Play in a Personal Injury Claim?
Injuries that a person suffers in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence can be debilitating and can impact his or her life for a significant period. Those injuries, which may include soft tissue injuries, paralysis, neck and back injuries, broken bones, and traumatic brain and head injuries, often require substantial and expensive medical treatment […]
Your Accident Injury Claim: How Much Is It Worth?
Personal injury advertisements often highlight local law firms’ biggest cases and most favorable settlements. These ads often leave injured claimants wondering if they have six or seven-figure accident cases. While many claimants seriously injured in falls and car crashes can demand substantial compensation, the vast majority of personal injury claims settle for much less, such […]
What Are the Steps in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
Personal injury cases are civil cases. A civil case involves a dispute between two private parties when one typically seeks some recovery from the other. A civil case differs from a criminal case in that the government files the criminal case, which involves some action that is harmful to society. A personal injury case usually […]