Category Archives: Personal Injury
Things to Know About Scarring and Disfigurement in Personal Injury Cases
When accident victims consider filing a personal injury claim after suffering a serious injury, they often focus on their medical expenses and lost income. When an accident results in permanent scarring and disfigurement, accident victims sometimes tend to overlook these injuries, thinking they were simply unlucky and now they will have to live with… Read More »
Do You Need a Personal Injury Attorney After an Accident in Atlanta?
Slip and falls, car crashes, and other types of accidents can leave you feeling confused, overwhelmed, and unsure of the next steps to take. You may be tempted to handle the claim on your own but will soon discover that the insurance company is not on your side. So, when do you need legal… Read More »
Personal Injury Claims vs Personal Injury Lawsuits: What You Need to Know
The devil is in the details. While in your everyday life you may think you understand what a personal injury claim is, vs a personal injury lawsuit: when you find yourself hurt and faced with the choice of choosing your own next path, you are going to want to really understand how these two… Read More »
What is a Pre-trial Settlement Conference in Georgia?
A personal injury lawsuit does not always culminate in a dramatic trial. In the case of personal injury, most cases are, in fact, settled outside of court via alternative methods and negotiations. These settlement opportunities enable many parties to skip the time, stress, and expense that can be expected in a more drawn-out trial…. Read More »
How are Pain and Suffering Damages Calculated in Georgia?
Many personal injury lawsuits come with a history of heartache. Whether you are dealing with a loss of quality of life, the pain from losing a loved one, or facing a reality of chronic pain in your future: pain and suffering is real. The pain and suffering that you can endure after a personal… Read More »
What is the Difference Between Personal Injury and Workers’ Comp in Georgia?
When you’re injured at work in Georgia, knowing your next best legal steps can be the difference between receiving the bare minimum, or obtaining the full compensation that you truly deserve. There are generally two legal avenues you might pursue when you are injured at work: workers’ compensation, and personal injury. These are different… Read More »
Senate Bill 68 Introduces New Changes to Georgia’s Personal Injury Rules
Senate Bill 68 (SB 68) is introducing important changes to personal injury laws in Georgia. These changes will affect both plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury claims. Both accident victims and business owners alike should understand these new rules as they could affect your rights and responsibilities. SB 68 revises the statutes concerning liability,… Read More »
What Impact Will SB 68 Have on Various Plaintiff Lawsuits
Our last blog post covered some of the general changes introduced by Senate Bill 68 (SB 68). In this blog post, we’ll discuss how SB 68 affects various types of personal injury lawsuits. For context, SB 68 has made major revisions to Georgia’s rules regarding personal injury claims. The legislature believes that tort reform… Read More »
Georgia Appeals Court Affirms $40 Million Medical Negligence Lawsuit Against Doctor
The Georgia Court of Appeals recently affirmed a landmark $40 million medical negligence verdict against an emergency room physician at North Fulton Hospital. The appellate court’s verdict solidifies what is believed to be the largest emergency room medical malpractice lawsuit in Georgia’s history. This sends a powerful message to emergency rooms across the state…. Read More »
Georgia Native Files $10 Million Lawsuit Against Trucking Company After Rear-End Collision
A Georgia man has filed a $10 million lawsuit after he says he was badly injured when his pickup truck was rear-ended by a semi-truck owned and operated by an amusement rides company. According to the lawsuit, a truck owned by Awesome Amusements Inc. “suddenly and without warning of any kind” rear-ended the plaintiff’s… Read More »