Georgia Personal Injury Blog
Deadly Midtown Crash Underscores Hazards at Atlanta Intersections A recent crash between a Tesla car and a box truck at one of Midtown Atlanta’s busiest — and most dangerous — intersections left two people dead and three critically injured, according to multiple news reports. The details of the intersection crash, as reported by local media, […]
One of the first steps you should take after a car accident in Georgia is to request your police accident report. While you may not offer the report as evidence in a trial, you will still need the crash report as you establish your car accident claim. Here, we provide a guide for getting police […]
Georgia follows a modified comparative negligence law. Under this law, you can recover compensation even if you are at fault for your injuries. However, your compensation will be reduced based on the degree of fault assigned to you. You cannot recover compensation if you are 50 percent or more at fault. What Are the Four […]
If an uninsured driver hits you in Georgia, you can seek compensation through your own uninsured motorist coverage, file a personal injury lawsuit against the motorist who caused the accident, or pursue a claim through your collision or medical coverage, depending on your policy. The reality is concerning: According to recent data from the Insurance […]
In Georgia, if someone loses their life because of another person’s carelessness, recklessness, or intentional actions, their family has the right to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit against the responsible party. This legal process allows loved ones to seek compensation for what they have lost and hold the party accountable for their actions. How Does […]
Atlanta’s traffic is notorious, often ranking among the worst in the United States. Booming business development, rapid population growth, inadequate public transportation, and geographic challenges all contribute to Atlanta’s position as the 19th most congested city in the world. When the worst happens and your daily commute leads to a crash, a car accident lawyer […]
A person may have a personal injury claim after a car accident, slip-and-fall accident, medical malpractice incident, or other circumstances in which someone else’s negligence caused them to suffer serious injuries. They can seek financial recovery from those responsible for causing their severe injuries through the personal injury claim process, including seeking compensation for medical […]
Wrongful death actions are legal claims that can result in surviving family members recovering compensation for the financial and personal losses they incur due to a loved one’s death. On the other hand, survival actions represent the continuation of personal injury claims the deceased person could have pursued had they survived their injuries. After a […]
Georgia law allows accident victims to seek pain and suffering damages in a personal injury claim after someone else’s negligence causes them to suffer bodily injury. Pain and suffering fall into the category of non-economic damages. You can’t prove pain and suffering damages with bills or receipts. These damages reflect harm to a person’s physical […]
At Bayuk Pratt, our Atlanta car accident lawyers know firsthand how a skilled personal injury attorney can make a difference for people injured in crashes. In many ways, the attorney can be your best ally. While you heal, they can gather evidence from your accident, document your losses, negotiate with insurers, and take other steps […]