If you got hurt in an accident, you may be entitled to pursue compensation through a personal injury claim. Georgia recognizes three categories of personal injury compensation: economic damages, non-economic damages, and punitive damages. Your eligibility for all types will depend on the unique facts of your case. Understanding types…
After sustaining an injury in an accident that was someone else’s fault, you may be looking to hire a personal injury lawyer to handle your claim while you focus on your physical and emotional recovery. You need an attorney with the experience, communication skills, and trial-readiness necessary to provide the…
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…
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…
In Georgia, negligence per se is a legal doctrine that establishes negligence automatically when the at-fault party violates a law or regulation designed to protect public safety. Negligence per se can make it easier for the injured party to prove a claim and recover compensation. Understanding how negligence per se…
Loss of consortium is the harm a spouse experiences when their partner suffers an injury, and their relationship changes as a result of it. The harm may include the loss of companionship and affection, and the loss of the ability to maintain a physical relationship. Uninjured spouses in Georgia can…
Under Georgia’s Good Samaritan Law, bystanders who provide aid to someone in need can’t be sued for injuries or death caused during their assistance. This legal protection encourages Good Samaritans to help others without fear of liability. Many people want to help when they witness an emergency. The Georgia Good…
When a person gets hurt in an accident for which someone else is at legal fault, that person may pursue a personal injury claim to recover their losses. Parties may sometimes resolve a Georgia personal injury case through mediation. Mediation – a form of alternative dispute resolution – helps parties…
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…
Personal injury and workers’ compensation claims differ significantly. Although both compensate a person for injuries, a workers’ compensation claim pays only limited benefits for losses in job-related injuries and illnesses without regard to fault. A personal injury claim can arise in any context and pays for all a person’s related…