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Many accident victims ask whether they can sue for emotional distress in a personal injury lawsuit in Georgia. The answer is yes, but only in some instances. In this state, a person can seek compensation for emotional distress in a personal injury claim only when they have also…
It’s possible but difficult to file personal injury claims against a local or state government agency in Georgia. State law outlines special rules for these cases, including a shorter deadline to file a claim. Anyone wishing to sue a government agency will need legal help to overcome these…
If you have been in a crash, you are likely asking yourself, “Do I need a lawyer?” The truth is that you have nothing to lose by talking to an attorney after a car accident in Georgia. The car accident lawyers at Sherrod & Bernard, P.C., do not…
Proving negligence in a Georgia premises liability case requires you to show that the property owner or manager knew or should have known about the hazard that caused your injuries and should have repaired it or warned you about it, but they failed to do so. You can…
In many circumstances, being involved in a multi-vehicle car accident can affect the amount of compensation you can recover for your injuries. If you were in no way responsible for the collision, you are still eligible to recover full compensation for your medical bills, lost income, and other…
We all think we know how car accidents are supposed to work. The drivers involved exchange insurance information, then go their separate ways and let the insurance companies sort it out. But what if the accident wasn’t your fault, and you’re facing serious medical bills, but can’t go…
A serious rear-end car accident can have a serious impact on your life. Georgia rear-end accidents can cause severe injuries, requiring costly long-term medical care. Victims often suffer emotional trauma from these rear-end collisions, as well. If you have been injured in a rear-ender that was the fault…
Identifying who caused a collision is vital for recovering compensation after a Georgia car accident. To determine fault, the drivers’ insurance companies will review the evidence to see which driver acted negligently. The negligent driver and their insurer must cover the other driver’s losses. The Georgia car accident…
Many car accidents in Georgia occur at intersections and involve one vehicle making a left turn. While every left turn accident has unique characteristics, the general rule is that the driver turning left must yield to traffic coming toward them. That typically makes the driver turning left at…
Even though car accidents in parking lots are often low-speed collisions, they can still cause significant injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries. If you were injured in a parking lot accident, a skilled car accident lawyer can help you seek just compensation through an auto insurance claim or…