According to U.S. Department of Justice statistics*, only a small percentage of personal injury cases go to trial, or less than 5 percent. So, about 95 percent of injury claims are resolved through negotiation between the parties rather than through litigation. If you have suffered an injury due to someone…
Delivery drivers make more money the more orders they carry out. Because of this incentive, many drivers try to finish as many orders as possible as quickly as possible. In turn, they might engage in risky or negligent driving behaviors to maximize their earnings. The demand for food delivery services…
Car accidents serve as a leading cause of injury and death among children in this country, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)*. In one recent year, car crashes claimed the lives of more than 1,000 children age 14 or younger and accounted for 3 percent of the…
If you’re seeking compensation after a car accident, the burden of proof is on you to show that the other driver is to blame for what happened and that they owe you a specific amount of money as a result. Considerable evidence is needed after a Georgia car accident to…
It’s possible to recover more than the insurance policy limits in some Georgia accident cases. If the other driver’s insurance doesn’t cover all your losses, you could sue for compensation beyond their insurance coverage. Another option is to look at your own insurance policy for extra coverage. For instance, uninsured…
According to the most recent data from the Insurance Information Institute*, the average dog bite settlement amount in Georgia is $57,572. While getting data about payouts for an animal attack can be helpful for general knowledge, it’s important to remember the amount you may be eligible to receive after a…
Your pre-existing condition will not necessarily prevent you from qualifying for workers’ compensation coverage. If a work-related accident aggravates your pre-existing condition and leads to a disability, workers’ compensation should cover your medical expenses and partial wage replacement. However, there is much confusion around how pre-existing conditions impact workers’ comp…
The time it takes to receive compensation after a Georgia car accident can vary from a few weeks to more than a year, depending on the circumstances. Factors like the strength of your evidence, how clear fault is, the severity of injuries, and how willing insurance companies are to negotiate…
Many people view certain dog breeds as naturally more aggressive or vicious, typically due to a breed’s size or stereotypes about how people raise and use certain breeds. Although Georgia law does not expressly ban or restrict specific dog breeds, many municipalities in the state have ordinances imposing requirements on…
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…