Personal Injury
Can I Recover Compensation After An Accident With A MARTA Bus in Atlanta?
The Metropolitan Area Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is the main public transport operator in the Atlanta area. The system was formed in 1971 and operated for a long time as simply a bus system, but MARTA now operates bus routes as well as a network of rapid transit systems with 48 miles of rail track. The MARTA bus system serves a much wider area than the rail system, including areas and Clayton, DeKalb, and Fulton counties. With several 100 buses that cover over 100 bus routes and millions of annual miles driven, it is inevitable that MARTA bus accidents will…
A Statute Of Repose Could Affect Your Claim
When it comes to personal injury claims, most people understand that they have a limited amount of time to file a lawsuit in order to recover the compensation they may be entitled to. We refer to these time limits as the statute of limitations. For example, the Georgia statute of limitations for personal injury claims is two years from the date the injury occurred. Failing to file a lawsuit within this timeframe will result in a person being unable to recover the compensation they are entitled to. However, most people have not heard of the statute of repose that applies…
What Are Economic Damages in a Personal Injury Case?
If you or somebody you care about has been injured due to the careless or negligent actions of another individual, business, or entity, you will likely be entitled to various types of compensation. However, it can become confusing when discussion about damages begins. A few phrases that are often thrown around in these situations include “economic damages” and “non-economic damages.” Here, we want to specifically discuss economic damages as they relate to personal injury claims made in Georgia. These costs can be tremendous, and it is crucial that any injury victim properly understand what they are entitled to. Economic Damages…
What Is The Difference Between Bodily Injury And Personal Injury?
If you or somebody you care about has been injured due to the careless, negligent, or intentional actions of somebody else in Georgia, there is a chance you will be able to recover compensation for your losses. You have also probably heard two terms thrown around that may seem familiar – “personal injury” and “bodily injury.” At first glance, it seems like these two terms mean the same thing. The reality is that both of these terms have different meanings depending on what context they are used in. Specifically, their meanings differ when it comes to the legal realm and…
Preparing for and Giving a Deposition in Georgia
If you or somebody you love has then injured due to the careless comment negligent, or intentional actions of someone else, you will likely be able to recover compensation for your losses. However, there are times when insurance carriers and at fault parties put up significant roadblocks when it comes to securing this compensation. When working to secure fair compensation in a Georgia personal injury claim, it may be necessary to sit for a deposition. We understand that depositions can be confusing for many people, so we want to give a brief explanation of what a deposition is and how…
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…
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…
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…