Georgia Injury Lawyers Blog
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 know what kinds of personal injury claims exist. Below are some of the following:
Auto Accidents
Motor vehicle accidents are one of the major causes of injuries in the United States, with millions of people injured every year. The drivers involved may be at fault for speeding, failing to yield right-of-way, driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs or alcohol, speeding, texting behind the wheel, etc. Some common types of motor vehicle accidents include rear-end collisions, side-impact accidents, rollover crashes, and T-bone accidents, resulting in severe injuries such as broken bones, internal organ damage, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injury and more.
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. 
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 discovered the symptoms until months or years after the date of injury. Under these circumstances, the statute of limitations period may begin to run after you first notice the symptoms associated with your injuries. 
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 stress of going to court. That said, it’s critical for victims to retain an 
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted lives across the state of Georgia and across the country. From our day-to-day personal lives to the business world and the economy at large, almost no aspect of our life has been left untouched. If you’ve been injured, you may be wondering where this leaves you – should you pursue a claim? If you have already filed one, what happens next? 
While some personal injury cases are quickly and fairly settled, many are not. In those cases there comes a time when you have to decide whether to accept what the insurance company is offering or decide to pursue the matter in court. This is an important decision – if you accept the settlement, you can’t change your mind. If you decide to go to court, your case could drag on for several more months or even years before you receive any compensation.