What Happens if I Was Hurt Before My Accident?

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. More specifically, you may still be entitled to recover damages for your re-injury or aggravation of an earlier […]

What are the advantages to settling a personal injury claim?

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 advantages to settling your Georgia personal injury claim: 1. […]

What are wrongful death claims?

You would bring a wrongful death claim against a defendant who causes person’s death either negligently or through intentional harm. Wrongful death claims in Georgia allow the deceased person’s estate to file a lawsuit against the party who is legally liable for the death. If the person survives, then the claim would likely be one […]

How long do I have to report a car accident?

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 service and several now have mobile apps you can […]

5 THINGS TO DO IF YOU HAVE BEEN ASSAULTED

Five things you should do if you are a victim of any type of assault (sexual or otherwise): Contact the police to initiate an investigation. Thus, this will ensure the incident is properly documented in a timely manner; Get medical care for your physical and mental injuries; Meet with an attorney. In fact, an experienced […]

WHAT ARE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR PERSONAL INJURY CASES IN GEORGIA?

The statute of limitations refers to your deadline to file a claim. In personal injury cases, that deadline depends upon the type of injury you suffered. To have a valid personal injury case, you must file ave your before the expiration of the statute of limitations. Statutes of limitations vary by type of injury : […]

WHAT ARE PUNITIVE DAMAGES?

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 purpose of a civil lawsuit is to put […]

HOW CAN YOU MINIMIZE YOUR INJURIES IF INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT?

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 in a rear-end collision. One way to reduce your risk […]

CAN I SUE A BUSINESS FOR MY INJURY EVEN IF I SIGNED A WAIVER?

Many businesses such as fitness centers, kids’ activity and play companies, and other privately owned recreational centers require those who participate to sign a liability waiver. These types of waivers are very common between businesses and the general public who wants to partake in activities offered on their premises. Often times, these waivers are poorly […]