What to Expect When Filing a Bicycle Accident Claim
A bicycle is a convenient way to get around and get some exercise, but when a car hits a bicycle, the bicyclist is often severely injured. Bicycles are much lighter than cars and trucks, and a bicyclist is not protected by the body of a motor vehicle, so injuries from a collision...
What Is Pain and Suffering Worth in Nightclub Shooting Cases?
In a Georgia injury claim, “pain and suffering” refers to the physical and emotional harm you experience because of an injury. It includes things like ongoing pain, anxiety, stress, and losing the ability to enjoy life. You can ask for pain and suffering damages (money) if you got hurt in a nightclub...
Filing a Wrongful Death Claim After a Fatal Car Accident in Georgia
Losing a loved one is devastating, especially when their death could have been prevented. If you lost a loved one in a fatal car accident in Georgia, filing a legal claim might seem overwhelming. However, you and your family deserve closure and financial stability when someone else’s negligence caused the fatal crash....
Settlements vs. Trials: What’s Better for Cases Involving Broken Bones?
Broken bones are common injuries in accidents like car crashes, falls, and workplace incidents. These injuries can range from simple fractures to breaks that require surgery or long-term care. Medical bills for treating fractures can add up quickly, especially if you need physical therapy or miss work. If someone else caused your...
Workers’ Compensation and Pre-Existing Conditions: How Georgia Law Treats Them
Getting hurt on the job is upsetting enough, but if you have a prior injury or chronic condition, you might worry that your workers’ compensation claim will be denied. Many workers believe that a pre-existing condition automatically disqualifies them from receiving benefits.
Fortunately, Georgia law often protects employees in...
When Dog Bites Happen at Work: Employer Responsibility
People who work certain jobs are at particular risk of injuries from dog bites, such as postal workers, vet staff, and law enforcement. Even those who do not work directly with dogs may get bitten by customers’ pets or service dogs or suffer injuries from a dog bite inflicted by a homeowner’s...
Slip and Fall Accidents: How Broken Hips and Other Injuries Affect Your Case
Were you recently injured in a slip and fall accident? The type and severity of your injuries could affect your injury case and the amount of money you can get from it. Here’s what you need to know about slip and fall injury cases and how a lawyer can help you maximize...
Common Injuries Caused by Dog Bites and Their Long-Term Effects
Dogs may be considered man’s best friend, but they are not every man’s best friend. These lovable four-legged pets can be dangerous when untrained, unrestrained, frightened, or injured. When a dog turns on a person, the injuries can be life-altering, even fatal, especially for young children.
Many common dog...
What We Can Learn from Multi-Vehicle Accidents Involving Trucks
Truck collisions often end up involving many different vehicles, both affecting more people and complicating the process by which those people seek compensation. To understand how these crashes happen—and how to prevent them in the future—it helps to look at the unique dangers large trucks pose to other road users.
How to Seek Emotional Damages After a DUI Accident
If you’ve been injured in an accident caused by a drunk driver, you could be entitled to compensation for a wide range of financial and personal losses you’ve suffered as a result. These losses can include the emotional distress and suffering you experience because of the accident and your injuries. Here’s what...
