Category: Personal Injury
Lawyers frequently use video footage to prove the facts of personal injury cases in Georgia. If the footage clearly shows that someone else’s negligence led to your injury, it can make your case stronger. However, a video showing you were partly responsible for what happened might reduce the…
You can always refuse the insurance company’s offer after a Georgia accident. If you find the settlement amount too low, you have every right to say no. Insurance companies often start with a low offer, hoping you’ll accept it quickly out of desperation. But remember, once you agree…
Georgia’s comparative negligence law affects the compensation a victim might receive in a personal injury claim if they were partially at fault. If they were less than 50 percent responsible, their compensation would be reduced proportionately. If they were 50 percent or more at fault, they can’t recover compensation…
Unlike some states, Georgia’s personal injury laws do not cap the amount of money an individual can recover in economic or non-economic damages. While there are caps on some punitive damages and in other specific cases, some exceptions apply. A Georgia personal injury lawyer can give you a better idea…
You can fire your personal injury attorney whenever you want in Georgia. However, it’s a good idea to consider the potential consequences to your case and finances before you do. If you’re unhappy with your current lawyer and how they’ve handled your case, you should immediately consult another…
Understandably, most personal injury victims anxiously await each development in their case, including the response to their demand letters. When fault is clear and injuries are easy to prove, accident victims may receive a settlement check within a few months. By contrast, when evidence is limited or the…
It may be possible to file a lawsuit against someone who injured you in a fight. However, these types of personal injury cases are often complicated. If another person starts a fight that leaves you with serious physical and emotional injuries, you should contact a Douglasville personal injury lawyer as soon…
A deposition is a formal, pre-trial oral testimony taken through the asking and answering of questions. It is common to be called on to give testimony in the form of a deposition when you bring a lawsuit for personal injury, wrongful death or otherwise. Our firm represents clients being…