Georgia Personal Injury Blog
How To File A Dog Bite Claim In Georgia
Dogs are usually thought of as a person’s best friend. While dogs are arguably the most popular pet in the United States, the reality is that a dog bite can lead to severe injuries for a victim. The last thing that anybody expects is that they will sustain an injury caused by a dog bite. However, these incidents are not uncommon, and they can occur in public areas or at private residences. If you or somebody you care about has been injured by a dog bite, you need to know the steps to take to file a dog bite claim…
Common Water Park And Amusement Park Injuries
When you or your family members want to enjoy a fun outing at an amusement park or a water park, the last thing you think about is somebody getting hurt. According to a report from CNN, around 335 million people visit amusement parks each year across the country. Amusement park and water park operators are required to follow state regulations put in place to keep ride-goers and visitors safe. Unfortunately, there are times when serious injuries can occur. How often do water park and amusement ride injuries occur? Data available from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CSPC) shows that…
What Is The Burden Of Proof Under Georgia State Law?
Any time a person is injured because of the careless, negligent, or intentional actions of someone else, there may be a need to file a personal injury lawsuit to recover compensation. However, in order for a case to be successful, a plaintiff will need to prove that the other party was liable for the incident. The term “burden of proof” is something most people hear about in criminal cases, but this also applies to every type of personal injury claim as well. What are the different levels of burden of proof? There are varying levels of burdens of proof used…
What is Georgia’s Impact Rule?
If you or somebody you love has sustained an emotional or psychological injury that was caused by the negligence of another person, company, or entity in Georgia, then you may have heard of the “impact rule.” This means that, in order to recover compensation for purely emotional damages caused by the actions of another person, the plaintiff is required to prove that the incident “impacted” them in some way. Understanding how the impact rule applies in Georgia can be incredibly confusing. Does “impact” mean a literal impact on a person’s body? We can highlight two separate cases to show how…
What is Discovery in a Personal Injury Case in Georgia?
If you or somebody you love has been injured in Georgia due to the careless or negligent actions of another person, company, or entity, you may be able to recover compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. However, understanding how these cases work can be incredibly complicated. After a personal injury lawsuit is initiated, there are various phases that the lawsuit will go through. One of the phases is called the “discovery process.” What is the discovery process? Most personal injury claims are handled out of court through insurance settlements. However, if a lawsuit is filed and delivered to the defendant,…
Safety Tips For Communication Tower Workers
According to data available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there were 2.8 million total non-fatal worker injuries and illnesses across the country during the latest reporting year. While many jobs pose significant risks for workers, those who operate on communication towers face incredible hazards every day. Our nation relies on cell towers to keep us interconnected. Here, we offer safety tips for those who work on the construction and maintenance of cell towers in Georgia. Georgia cell tower construction and maintenance safety tips Training Training is required for all cell tower construction and maintenance workers. The Occupational Safety…
How Are Failure To Yield Accidents Handled In GA?
Getting into a car accident is not something anybody wants to happen, but the reality is that vehicle accidents occur regularly in Georgia. In most cases, one or more drivers are to blame for a vehicle accident. One of the most common causes of Georgia vehicle accidents is a failure to yield by a careless or negligent driver. When one driver fails to yield the right of way, they can cause serious accidents and injuries for those in other vehicles, as well as for pedestrians and bicyclists. If you or a loved one have been the victim of a crash…
Georgia Law Regarding Lost Wages/Income in Injury Lawsuits
Sustaining an injury can be a tremendous setback for a victim and their family. If you or a loved one have been injured due to the negligent actions of another person, company, or entity, there may be various types of compensation available for your losses. Several types of compensation that are often available to personal injury victims revolve around income. What kind of lost wages are counted as damages? Anytime a person is injured, there is a chance that the injury will keep them from working temporarily or permanently. This can lead to various types of damages being available for…
Can I File Dental Malpractice In Georgia?
When researchers from Johns Hopkins released findings that stated medical errors were the third leading cause of death in the country, most people did not immediately think of dental errors. However, dentistry professionals are considered specialized medical professionals, and they do make mistakes. Dental malpractice occurs when the treatment provided by a dentist or a dental assistant falls below the acceptable industry standard of care and causes an injury. If you or somebody you love has been the victim of a dental mistake, you should be able to recover compensation for your losses through a dental malpractice lawsuit. Most common…
What Should I Do After A Multi-Car Accident In Atlanta?
The last thing that anybody expects is that they will be involved in a car accident. Unfortunately, these incidents do occur, and they often involve multiple vehicles. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 45% of all fatal crashes in Georgia during the latest reporting year were the result of multi-vehicle crashes. Thousands of people were injured and left dealing with the consequences of these multi-car crashes. In the aftermath of a multi-car crash in Atlanta, there are several steps you can take in order to ensure your well-being and help you secure maximum compensation. Seek medical assistance In…