Georgia Injury Blog

If you sustained injuries due to another party’s negligence or wrongdoing in Georgia, you could consider mediation as a means of obtaining a fair settlement. Mediation offers an efficient way to resolve personal injury claims, bypassing the lengthy and costly courtroom process. Although mediation isn’t required in Georgia, many judges may require mediation before your…

If you’ve been in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, you’re likely feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about what to do next. It’s a stressful situation but try not to panic. Take these steps to protect your rights after a car accident caused by someone else. Call the Police The first thing you should do…

Many people understand that the effects of an accident-related injury can be devastating for the victim. This is why Georgia law permits injured individuals to recover compensation for missed time at work, cost of medical care, physical pain, and psychological trauma. However, you might not know that the state also allows certain provisions for compensation…

Many people don’t realize that the emotional trauma of an accident can be just as damaging as their physical injuries. You could have suffered serious emotional harm after a car accident, medical malpractice incident, or dog bite. Some people develop post-traumatic stress disorder or anxiety, which impacts all aspects of their lives. Paying for therapy…

If you’ve been hurt in an accident, you may notice that you’re unable to engage in activities that you used to enjoy. Maybe the pain from your injuries has made indulging in your favorite hobbies difficult. Or perhaps your relationships have changed due to mental and physical injury from the accident. You might be entitled…

When you get into an accident caused by someone else, you may be focused on your physical injuries. You don’t realize just how much the event affected you psychologically. It’s not uncommon for someone to develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from an accident. The sudden injury and the feeling of helplessness or horror if you see…

If you have suffered injuries in an Uber accident that wasn’t your fault, you could have the right to seek compensation for your injuries like you would after any other accident. However, suing Uber (or any other rideshare company) differs from pursuing an accident injury claim involving a private motorist. An experienced car accident attorney…

Rideshare services like Uber have exploded in popularity over the past several years. It is no secret that many people, especially young adults, use Uber as a primary mode of transportation. As Uber has become more prevalent in mainstream society, accidents involving Uber drivers and passengers are increasingly common. Many of us want to reach…

From a legal standpoint, establishing liability is crucial in personal injury claims. On the other hand, a criminal hit-and-run suit aims to use evidence to prove culpability and get a conviction. This is especially complicated in a hit-and-run accident. If a driver leaves the scene immediately after an accident without exchanging contact information, you must…

Public roads and highways become more dangerous for Augusta drivers every year. Recent data shows a consistent year-to-year increase in statewide traffic fatalities for the past three years on record. Meanwhile, the number of fatalities in Richmond County has risen each year since 2018. From 2020 to 2021 alone, this statistic skyrocketed by a staggering…