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A personal injury lawyer may pursue an injury lawsuit on behalf of an injured person, even if the case lacks direct evidence of negligence. A legal doctrine called res ipsa loquitur allows an injured party to demonstrate the at-fault party’s negligence solely through circumstantial evidence. The Latin phrase…
Personal injury claims arise from various incidents that cause serious injuries, including car accidents, slip-and-falls, and defective products, to name a few. If someone else’s negligent actions or misconduct caused your injury in Georgia, you can use the personal injury process to seek compensation. An experienced personal injury…
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…
A breach of duty occurs when someone doesn’t uphold their legal obligations to another party. In the context of Georgia personal injury claims, a breach of duty typically involves someone injuring another person through their actions or failure to act, such as by speeding or drinking and driving….
“Catastrophic injury” often comes up as a term in Georgia personal injury cases. So, it is essential to understand what the term means, especially if you seek to recover compensation in an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit for harm inflicted on you by another. A catastrophic injury…
In Georgia, an improper lane change occurs when a driver switches lanes in a way that puts motorists at risk of an auto accident. This may occur when a driver fails to check their blind spots, drives aggressively, or tries to cut in front of a vehicle. When…
Many road users become confused about what to do when traffic lights are malfunctioning – a confusion that can lead to dangerous accidents. According to the Georgia Department of Driver Services, in the event that a traffic light has gone out entirely and an officer is not directing…
Admitting fault for a car accident to insurance companies or other drivers involved could complicate your ability to recover fair compensation. You might also be wrong. Numerous parties may be to blame for a wreck, and determining fault requires a thorough investigation. Are There Things I Should…
Georgia’s dram shop laws may give drunk driving accident victims another avenue for pursuing compensation for their medical expenses and other financial losses by allowing them to hold third parties accountable. If you were recently injured in a car accident involving a drunk driver, you should know how…
If you’ve finished treatment for your injuries and the other side accepts liability, a settlement may be reached within a few months. Claims settled out of court generally take less time to resolve. If the claim goes to court and to trial, your case may take a year…