When you have been injured in any manner—physically, financially, or psychologically—as the result of someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to monetary compensation by filing a personal injury claim. But to determine how much compensation is worth your time, effort, and money to pursue a claim, it’s essential to…
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Be on the Lookout for Drunk Drivers Around Thanksgiving
People, during the holidays, downplay drinking, as they are in a festive mood, and therefore drinking becomes more common. However, even when someone feels “buzzed,” they are still driving drunk. If you are hurt by a drunk driver, you should call an Atlanta personal injury attorney as soon as you…
What Are Contingency Fees in Personal Injury Cases?
Contingency fees are how most personal injury lawyers ensure that injured victims are able to secure the legal help they need. That’s because you’re only charged for legal services if they recover the damages for a personal injury lawsuit. What you pay your lawyer is contingent upon their winning a…
The Different Kinds of Damages in Personal Injury Claims
Personal injury cases are complex, and victims often suffer personal injuries and extensive property damage. Understanding the various kinds of damages that may be applicable to your case can help you seek financial compensation for your injuries. Damages are generally divided into economic damages and non-economic damages. A personal injury…
What is a Statute of Limitations?
Every cause of action under Georgia law has its own applicable statute of limitations period. In Georgia, personal injury actions must be brought within two years of the date of injury. Many technical rules may affect the statute of limitations period. For example, you may have suffered injuries but not…
Why Are Most Civil Cases Settled Before They Go to Trial?
The vast majority of personal injury cases are settled by the parties without a trial. In many cases, at-fault parties want to settle so that they can limit their liability, as judges and juries can be unpredictable. It also allows injury victims to get paid more quickly and without the…
What to Look for in an Atlanta Injury Lawyer
If you have been injured in an accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence, the best way to protect your rights – in pursuit of your rightful compensation – is with an experienced Atlanta personal injury lawyer in your corner. The problem may be, however, knowing what to look…
How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost?
You’ve been injured because someone else was negligent in their responsibilities, and the path forward may look grim. You’re facing increased expenses and decreased earnings, and the thought of also taking on the cost of a personal injury lawyer may feel completely out of reach. While your reaction is natural,…
Failure to Yield Accidents
When motorists fail to abide by the rules of the road, dangerous accidents happen. Failure to yield is one such issue, and it is one of the most common infractions on our roadways. Some motorists take it upon themselves to scoot in and out of traffic according to their discretion…
National Bicycle Safety Month: Safety Tips for Drivers and Cyclists
With 80 million bicyclists on the road with various motorized vehicles, drivers and bicyclists should always follow applicable laws and safety tips for the road. Since May is National Bicycle Safety Month, there has never been a better time to review the steps you can take to keep everyone safe.…