Personal Injury
The Dangers of Swimming Pool Drains
While swimming pools are synonymous with summer fun, it’s important for pool owners, parents, and children to understand that swimming can also be dangerous. One hazard, for instance, that many pool users aren’t aware of is the presence of pool drains, which require proper installation and maintenance to avoid causing potentially devastating injuries. Pool… Read More »
Electric Shock Water Injuries
When people imagine the dangers of water activities they often imagine that drowning is the greatest risk, especially for children. While this is true, it’s important to note that drowning is not the only danger of engaging in water activities. Electric shock, for instance, which occurs when an electrical current in the water enters… Read More »
How are Pain and Suffering Damages Calculated in Georgia?
Accident victims who are hurt through no fault of their own are often entitled to legal compensation from the person whose negligence was the cause of the accident. The type and amount of compensation that a person can recover will reflect both the economic and non-economic impact of his or her injuries. Economic damages… Read More »
What To Do When An Insurer Makes You An Unfair Settlement Offer
Going to trial after an accident can be time-consuming and expensive. For these reasons, most people are more than happy to avoid litigation and enter into settlement proceedings. This will involve the negotiation of a settlement amount, which the at-fault party’s insurer consents to pay in exchange for the claimant agreeing to forego legal… Read More »
Recovering Damages After Suffering A Catastrophic Injury
Some accident victims are lucky enough to walk away from their accidents with only minor injuries, or in some cases, without any injuries at all. Unfortunately, this isn’t true for everyone. In fact, some of the injuries sustained in car crashes, bicycle accidents, after botched surgeries, and other accidents qualify as catastrophic, or an… Read More »
What Happens At A Deposition?
Accident victims who are pursuing personal injury cases in an effort to recover compensation may be required to attend a deposition, alongside defendants and witnesses. Fortunately, accident-related depositions usually follow a specific pattern, so even claimants who have never been involved in civil litigation before can get a good idea of what to expect… Read More »
Getting Reimbursed For Lost Income After A Car Accident
Car accidents can leave victims struggling with crash-related pain and physical limitations for years to come. Injured parties may be unable to work, making it difficult, if not impossible to earn the income that they need to pay household expenses, besides the costs of obtaining medical treatment. Fortunately, it is possible for accident victims… Read More »
Compensatory Versus Punitive Damages
If you were one of the thousands of people who tuned in to the civil case between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, you may be left with some questions about the jury’s damages award, specifically regarding the difference between the compensatory damages award and the punitive damages award. To help clear things up, we’ve… Read More »
How Comparative Negligence Works In Georgia
Many accident victims assume that if they were somehow at fault for their accident, they are unable to recover damages. This, however, is not always true, as Georgia courts apply a modified comparative negligence standard, under which some accident victims who contribute to their own injuries, can still recover compensation for a portion of… Read More »
Will My Personal Injury Case Be Decided In State Or Federal Court?
A lawsuit may be heard in either state or federal court. There are specific rules governing which cases are heard where. For example, personal injury cases typically fall under state law and are therefore normally heard in state court. But a federal court can hear a state-law personal injury case under certain conditions as… Read More »
