Georgia Injury Blog

In the aftermath of a car accident, it is common to feel overwhelmed or in a state of shock. This is especially true if you or a loved one has suffered injuries in the collision. Nevertheless, it is important to know what steps to take after you have been in an accident. An important part…

Being involved in a truck accident can be absolutely devastating. Large commercial vehicles have several characteristics that make accidents they’re involved in higher risk and potentially fatal. Due to their massive weight, the force of the impact they create in a collision is several times greater than that of smaller passenger vehicles. They require a…

Georgia police and state troopers use a two-sided form impressively called the “Georgia Uniform Motor Vehicle Accident Report” when they document motor vehicle accidents. This is the document insurance companies want when they ask for the “accident report” or “police report.” The accident report can be hard to read, but it contains a detailed description…

Nobody wants to be in a car accident, but some accidents cannot be avoided. There is no way to make other people drive better, and sometimes you must drive in bad weather or on dangerous roads. Even so, you can do some things that will keep you and your passengers safer and avoid at least…

When you discuss your accident with the insurance company or your attorney, you may hear the phrase “comparative fault” or “comparative negligence.” These are legal terms used to describe how insurers decide who is responsible for an accident, who should be compensated for their injuries, and how much they should receive. What does it mean…

One of the most commonly asked questions from people who were injured in accidents caused by others is how long their case will take. Insurance claims and lawsuits differ in procedures. Additionally, there are various deadlines that could move everything along and obstacles that might bring the process to a screeching halt. The duration of…

If you pursue a personal injury case and it goes to trial, you have to go through a discovery process. That means your attorney and the defense lawyer will request evidence from the other side. Whether you were injured in a car crash, workplace accident, or another scenario, opposing parties will gather evidence to prove…

Mediation is a means of settling disputes with the assistance of a neutral third party. It’s critical to understand the process if you want to reach a favorable agreement with the other person. You could voluntarily participate in mediation. However, in Georgia, it is becoming more and more common for judges to require mediation before…

People love dogs. Some of us can’t resist reaching out to pet any dog we meet and, sometimes, that’s not the right thing to do. You might find yourself on the dangerous end of a set of sharp doggie teeth. If you’ve been bitten by a dog, can you get compensation? The answer is “probably.”…

If you are involved in a personal injury case, at some point you will need your medical records. There are several ways you can go about getting them, but you will need to get them, and you should start early, because it will take some time. Although doctors’ offices often say they can have them…