If you’ve been looking for a personal injury lawyer, you’ve probably seen ads promising a 25% contingency fee. It sounds simple and appealing. You assume you keep more of your settlement. Sometimes that is true, but not always. When you hire an attorney, you are paying for their experience and…
If your veterinarian made a mistake that harmed your animal, your first instinct might be to consider legal action. That instinct is understandable. However, going to court doesn’t always make financial sense in these cases. Georgia law treats animals as personal property, which means there are strict limits on the…
The most important thing to do after a car accident in Georgia is to seek immediate medical attention. Even if you feel fine, visit a doctor as soon as possible. Some injuries might not show symptoms right away but can become severe later. A medical professional will check for hidden…
Not all Georgia car accident claims require a lawyer’s help. But if you’re dealing with severe injuries, the other driver’s insurance won’t accept your claim, or you’re facing legal action, it’s vital to talk to an attorney immediately. An experienced lawyer can help you with these issues and more. A…
If you have received a request from an adjuster for a recorded statement after a Georgia car accident, your mind may be spinning with questions. Are you required to provide a statement to the insurance company? Could a statement help or hurt your case? Is there anything you should avoid…
The attorneys at R. Alan Cleveland, LLC understand the many factors that affect a claim’s value and will provide you with an honest assessment of what your case is really worth. We will help you gather evidence and build a strong case to negotiate a higher settlement with the insurance…
In Georgia workers’ compensation cases, an employer’s insurance company pays for an injured worker’s approved medical treatment. Those workers’ compensation benefits should cover reasonable and necessary medical expenses, including doctor visits, surgery, therapy, prescriptions, and medical equipment. If the injured worker needs emergency care, the insurer may still pay if…
In Georgia car accident claims, economic damages are financial losses that can be readily calculated, such as medical bills or lost wages. Non-economic damages are losses that are less concrete but no less significant. They can include physical pain, mental anguish, and emotional suffering. At R. Alan Cleveland, LLC, we…
If you’re injured in an Uber accident in Georgia, you would likely sue the at-fault driver, not Uber directly. However, if the driver was en route to a fare or had a passenger in the car at the time, Uber’s insurance policy likely provides coverage, rather than the driver’s insurance. …
Under Georgia’s modified comparative negligence rule, an injured person can still recover compensation even if they’re partially at fault for the incident that injured them. However, they must be less than 50 percent at fault. If so, their compensation gets reduced in proportion to their percentage of fault. If the…