Personal Injury
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…
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…
Damage Caps in Georgia Personal Injury Law
If you or somebody you care about sustains an injury caused by the careless, negligent, or intentional actions of somebody else, this can lead to significant setbacks. Not only will you have to deal with physical and emotional pain and suffering, but you will also have to contend with incoming medical bills, lost wages, out-of-pocket expenses, and more. You should be able to recover compensation either through an insurance settlement or a personal injury lawsuit verdict, but do you know whether or not Georgia places limitations on the amount of money you can recover? Here, we want to discuss whether…
Can You Sue For Emotional Distress In Georgia?
If you or somebody you care about sustains an injury caused by the careless, negligent, or wrongful actions of somebody else, there may be various types of compensation available for your injuries and other losses. Often, you will see that somebody has been awarded “emotional distress” damages as a result of their injuries. In some cases, however, there is an attempt to recover emotional distress damages as a result of witnessing the injury or death of a loved one. Here, we want to discuss what “emotional distress” actually means and whether or not you are allowed to file a lawsuit…
What Is Georgia’s Leash Law?
Dogs are a major part of many people’s lives in Georgia. As arguably the most popular pet in the state, it is crucial to understand that there are various laws regarding the ownership of dogs. Georgia does not have a statewide leash law in place. However, most Georgia counties and municipalities do have laws that stipulate when a dog must be restrained. Dog owners who fail to follow appropriate leash laws could find themselves liable for any injuries caused by their unleashed dog. What Are Georgia’s Leash Laws? There are around 70 to 80 million dogs in US households. When…
Punitive Damages in Georgia
Any person who sustains an injury caused by the careless or negligent actions of another individual, company, or entity should be able to recover compensation for their injuries and other losses. Most people are aware that a personal injury lawsuit could help a person gain various types of compensable damages, such as coverage of their medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering losses, and more. However, punitive damages may also be awarded in some circumstances. Here, we want to discuss what punitive damages are, under what circumstances they may be awarded, and whether or not there are any caps on…
Daycare Negligence in Georgia
Parents must be able to trust daycare facilities. These facilities are responsible for caring for the most vulnerable members of our society. Unfortunately, there are times when these daycares fall short of their duties and responsibilities. When this occurs, children can sustain significant injuries. Here, we want to discuss daycare negligence in Georgia, particularly what it means for daycare to be negligent, what parents of injured children can do, and what type of compensation may be available in these situations. What is daycare negligence? Children get injured all the time, and this does not necessarily mean their injury was caused…
Will a Settlement Affect Disability Benefits?
If you or somebody you care about has been injured due to the careless or negligent actions of another individual or entity, you may be entitled to various types of compensation. However, if you receive disability benefits and are expecting a personal injury settlement, you may wonder how this settlement could affect your benefits moving forward. Here, we want to discuss how personal injury settlements intersect with disability benefits as well as whether it matters what type of benefit you are receiving. SSDI and SSI – What is the difference between the two? There is often significant confusion around the…