Category: Personal Injury

Dissatisfied client firing her personal injury attorney.

Yes, you can fire your attorney in Georgia. As a client, you have the right to terminate your attorney’s services at any time if you are dissatisfied. If you’re considering firing your personal injury attorney in Georgia, it’s essential to understand your rights and what you can expect next.  What Are Some Reasons for […]

Personal injury lawyers having meeting with the client.

Personal injury cases in Georgia typically take several months to a couple of years to settle, depending on factors such as case complexity, injury severity, and insurance company cooperation. While some straightforward cases may resolve quickly, more complex claims often require extended negotiation or litigation to secure fair compensation. Working with an experienced Georgia personal […]

Injured female client meeting with the personal injury lawyer.

If you suffered serious injuries and think someone else was at fault, a personal injury lawyer can help you determine whether you have a case. The injury attorney will look at how the accident happened, the severity of your injuries, and who might be legally responsible.  Every situation is different, so it’s best to speak […]

Happy couples riding in the golf cart.

Georgia law allows personal transportation vehicles (PTVs) like golf carts to operate on certain low-speed roads if they meet equipment requirements and local regulations. PTVs can only be driven on public streets designated by local governments with speed limits of 25 mph or lower. Operators must follow traffic laws while driving golf carts. Local governments […]

A man with a broken leg and crutches sits grabbing his head.

How is pain and suffering calculated in Georgia? Insurance companies use several formulas to place a value on these subjective losses, including the per diem and multiplier methods. Generally, more serious injuries result in larger payouts for pain and suffering. However, reducing a victim’s experience to basic mathematics can diminish the reality of their suffering. […]

Widow crying on the loss of her late husband.

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 […]

Man holding notes entitled comparative negligence.

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 […]

Elder man suffering neck injuries from car accident consulting personal injury 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 […]

Injured man on wheelchair suffering pains from accident.

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 […]

Cars stop while kids crossing the lane.

In Georgia, as in other states, the right-of-way laws determine which motorists, bicyclists, motorcyclists, or pedestrians have priority in different driving situations. The rules governing the right of way serve to prevent accidents. Ideally, they also keep traffic flowing smoothly. This article discusses a few important points regarding following the right-of-way laws in Georgia. We […]