While the cost of hiring a car accident attorney can vary, many work on a contingency fee basis. Under this arrangement, the attorney will start work on your case without charging upfront fees. Instead, they take a percentage of any settlement or court award they win for you. If they…
Georgia has laws in place to protect children in motor vehicle accidents – a leading cause of death for children in the state. Drivers in Georgia must properly restrain any child under 8 years old in a car seat or booster seat appropriate for their size and age. These laws…
Because each dog bite case is unique, there is no true average settlement. Dog bite settlements will depend on the specific factors in a claim, such as the severity of the injury and the dog’s history. The amount can range anywhere from a few thousand dollars to several tens of…
Neck pain after a car accident shouldn’t be taken lightly. If your neck is hurting after a Georgia car accident, you should see a doctor as soon as possible. They can evaluate you and determine if you suffered a neck injury in the collision, as well as document your pain…
If you were injured in a Georgia car accident caused by a negligent driver, you might have been rushed to the hospital for emergency care. Federal law requires hospitals to provide emergency treatment to anyone with a severe or life-threatening medical condition, regardless of their insurance coverage or ability to…
The aftermath of a Georgia car accident is a challenging time, often filled with intense pain, sharp emotional stress, and a barrage of questions. You may be asking: “What should I do next?” “How do I handle the insurance companies?” “What about my medical bills?” These are all crucial questions,…
The surviving family members of a person killed as the result of someone else’s negligence, recklessness, or criminal act may file a wrongful death lawsuit in Georgia. A designated representative of the victim’s estate may also bring a claim. A Georgia wrongful death lawyer can help the victim’s surviving family…
If you’ve recently lost a loved one due to another party’s negligence, you may be considering filing a wrongful death claim or pursuing a survival action. A wrongful death claim provides compensation to surviving family members for the loss of a loved one. However, a survival action provides compensation the victim…
In Georgia, the driver at fault for an accident is financially responsible for its consequences. Assigning fault is a critical part of any subsequent personal injury claim. Investigators seeking to determine fault will examine various pieces of evidence to understand whose negligent actions led to the crash. Although this may…
If you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle collision, you may wonder what kind of settlement to expect. Depending on the severity of your injuries, you may receive anywhere from a few thousand dollars to millions. It all depends on the specific details of the crash and what you suffered as…