CAN I STILL RECOVER FROM INJURIES SUSTAINED IN A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT IF I WAS NOT WEARING A HELMET?
Your decision to ride without a helmet could impact your ability to successfully pursue a personal injury claim in a motorcycle accident injury. Under Georgia’s motorcycle laws, all riders (meaning both drivers and passengers) must wear a helmet at all times. Of course, your decision not to wear a helmet will not prevent you from […]
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 […]
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 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 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 […]
