Georgia Personal Injury Blog
What Are Interrogatories in a Personal Injury Case?
Any time a person sustains an injury caused by the careless or negligent actions of another individual, business, or entity, they are likely entitled to various types of compensation. This can include coverage of their medical bills, lost income, out-of-pocket expenses, pain and suffering damages, and more. Most personal injury cases are settled by insurance carriers before a trial is necessary. However, when a trial is necessary, both sides will have to ask questions of the other side. In order for each side to get their questions answered by the opposition, they will usually send a list of questions, or…
Do Pedestrians Always Have the Right-of-way in Georgia?
Pedestrians and vehicles regularly come in close contact with one another in and around the roadways. This is particularly true around towns, cities, and major metropolitan areas throughout Georgia. Most drivers do what they can to avoid striking pedestrians, but many people are confused about when a pedestrian has the right-of-way in Georgia. Here we want to discuss what state law says about the pedestrian right-of-way. Whether you are a pedestrian or a driver, this information is crucial to ensuring smooth and cooperative roadway operations. What rights do pedestrians have in Georgia? An old saying that commonly gets tossed around…
Common Mistakes People Make After a Car Accident
If you or somebody you care about has been injured in a car crash in Atlanta, you may be entitled to compensation. This is particularly true if the other driver(s) involved in the case are at fault for the incident. However, injury victims can make mistakes after an accident occurs that jeopardize their ability to recover the compensation they are entitled to. Here, we want to discuss the most common mistakes that people make after a car accident occurs. Our hope is that you avoid these common mistakes and work with a skilled Georgia car accident lawyer who can help…
Can I Get an Auto Accident Settlement That Exceeds the Policy Limits?
If you or somebody you care about is involved in a vehicle accident in Georgia caused by the careless or negligent actions of somebody else, you would likely be entitled to compensation. However, accident victims are often limited concerning how much they are able to recover due to the at-fault party’s insurance policy limits. Here, we want to discuss what happens if your expenses exceed the policy limits of the insurance carriers involved in the case. There are ways to recover additional compensation, though this could result in extending the overall timeframe of the personal injury claim. Insurance carriers will…
Can a Personal Injury Settlement Affect My Bankruptcy?
If you have been injured due to the careless or negligent actions of somebody else, you are likely entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost income, and other losses you may have sustained due to the incident. Often, injury victims are able to recover compensation from an insurance settlement or as a result of a successful personal injury civil lawsuit. However, what happens if you are going through bankruptcy at the time when you receive an injury settlement? Here, we want to discuss whether or not a personal injury settlement can affect your bankruptcy filing. Bankruptcy requires complete disclosure…
What Is An Assumption Of Risk?
There are times when individuals participate in activities that may require them to assume some sort of risk. In some cases, this risk is fairly obvious, and a person chooses to participate in an activity regardless of the risks. Sometimes, a person assumes a risk by signing a waiver of liability, but that is not always the case. Here, we want to discuss what an assumption of risk looks like and how this can affect a person’s ability to recover compensation in the event they are injured while participating in certain activities. Understanding assumption of risk “Assumption of risk” is…
What If I Am In A Georgia Accident With An Out-Of-State Driver?
Being involved in an accident can be a scary and confusing experience. Vehicle accidents can become even more confusing in the event you are involved in an accident with an out-of-state driver. This is not all that uncommon in Georgia. After all, not only are we a tourist destination of our own in many ways, but drivers throughout the country travel through our state to get to and from their tourist destinations, particularly those traveling to our southern neighbor. Here, we want to discuss what you can do if you are involved in an accident with an out-of-state driver. Do…
Should I Hire An Attorney For A Soft Tissue Injury?
Vehicle accidents can lead to significant injuries for those involved. These injuries vary widely depending on numerous factors, including the angle of the collision, the severity of the collision, and even the physical condition of those involved. One of the most common injuries that people sustain in a vehicle accident is a soft tissue injury. Here, we want to discuss whether or not you should hire an attorney in the event you or somebody you care about sustains a soft tissue injury in a Georgia vehicle accident. What is a soft tissue injury? There are various types of soft tissue…
Loss of Consortium Under Georgia Law
It is not uncommon to read about the outcome of a personal injury lawsuit and see that somebody was awarded “loss of consortium” damages. “Consortium” is admittedly a confusing word for those who do not have much experience in the legal field. Here, we want to help our readers understand exactly what “loss of consortium” means and how this can affect personal injury victims and their families in the state of Georgia. What are loss of consortium damages? Loss of consortium damages are meant to provide compensation for the disruption of a married couple’s quality of life due to the…
I Was Hit By An Uninsured Motorist In Georgia– What Do I Do?
When you get behind the wheel of a vehicle, you probably do so knowing that you are fully insured just in case an accident occurs. However, can you guarantee that other drivers around you have insurance? Unfortunately, a significant percentage of drivers in Georgia do not have auto insurance. This can cause difficulties in the event you or a loved one are struck by an uninsured motorist. Here, we want to discuss what you can do if you or somebody you care about is involved in an accident with an uninsured driver in Georgia. If you are struck by an…