Georgia Personal Injury Blog

Have you been hurt? Is someone else to blame? If so, they could owe you money in the form of damages, a legal term for the remedy that a plaintiff (an injured party) can seek from a defendant (the person the plaintiff alleges hurt them). They come in two distinct types of damages: compensatory and…

If you got hurt in a personal injury accident in the state of Georgia, you could claim compensation for your losses. However, before proceeding with your lawsuit, knowing the difference between economic and non-economic damages is important. What’s the difference between economic vs non-economic damages? An experienced Georgia personal injury lawyer can explain the differences…

The personal injury legal process is complicated. We understand you may be confused about your legal actions after an accident. Talking to auto insurance companies is stressful, but an experienced personal injury lawyer can assist with filing a claim and negotiating a settlement. They’ll tell you that, no, you can’t sue someone after you’ve settled…

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…

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’re injured in an accident and it’s not your fault, you have two choices. You can file a lawsuit or claim with the responsible party’s insurance. If you claim, you’ll talk to an insurance adjuster. Their job is to save their company money. Adjusters are professional negotiators who will review the documents provided and…

Injuries due to others’ mistakes can be stressful. Especially if there’s fear of an insurance claim denial due to a pre-existing condition. Insurance companies’ only goal is profit. They might deny claims for pre-existing conditions. It is not uncommon that an insurance company will use someone’s pre-existing condition to avoid compensating an injured party. However,…