Category: Personal Injury
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 […]
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 […]
When one person accidentally injures another person, they may be eligible to recover compensation for the financial and personal losses they incur, including medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. If a jury in a personal injury case finds that a defendant’s conduct was egregious, the jury may also award punitive (or exemplary) damages […]
Summary judgment refers to a motion made by either party in the lawsuit asking the judge to make a final decision on the case without involving a jury or going through a trial. Typically, one side moves for summary judgment when sufficient undisputed facts support a decision in their favor. While it may sound simple, […]
The statute of limitations for personal injury in Georgia generally requires an accident victim to file a lawsuit against the at-fault party within two years of the injury date. However, certain situations may change this deadline. Understanding how Georgia’s statute of limitations for personal injury affects your case is essential because missing the deadline can […]
In Georgia, most accident lawyers charge clients on a contingency fee basis, which allows injured people to seek legal representation without upfront costs. In this arrangement, the lawyer receives a percentage of the financial recovery they win for their client, who owes nothing if the lawyer can’t win compensation. Contingency fees enable people of all […]