When it comes to car accidents in Georgia, fault is the most important factor if you’re wanting to seek financial recovery for your damages. The person liable for the accident is responsible for the costs of said crash. If you want to recover money for your medical expenses, repairs to your vehicle, and more, you …
If you can no longer work because of a disabling medical condition, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. But even if you meet the criteria for SSD, getting approved for those benefits is easier said than done because of the lengthy and complicated disability determination process. The Social Security Administration (SSA) …
To recover money in a personal injury case, you must be able to prove 1) the other person was negligent and 2) that their negligence led to your accident (also known as causation). Negligence means the person failed to exercise their duty of care to keep others from harm. If that person is negligent, they …
Many drivers have, at one point or another, accidentally cut someone off while driving. But sometimes, the consequences can be serious. For example, if a driver pulls out in front of another and the second driver swerves to avoid a collision, they may crash. If this happens, what can the driver expect from a legal …
Hit-and-run accidents can be some of the most disheartening auto collisions. You’re already dealing with the shock and stress of being hit by another driver. If that driver then fails to pull over and deal with their consequences, they leave you with an entirely new problem. Our wish is that this never happens to you—but …
In a lot of car accidents, fault can be easy to determine. One driver makes a careless decision—like speeding or running a red light—and it causes a wreck. But what if you crash your car or cause an accident because of another driver’s actions? In that case, determining fault and responsibility for damages is more …
If you live in the Atlanta area and have been injured while working your job, you are likely entitled to financial recovery through Atlanta workers’ compensation insurance. But a workers comp case is rarely as straightforward as you’d like. Although your employer should have coverage through an insurance company responsible for covering your damages, it’s …
When you’ve had an accident or been affected by someone else’s negligence, you may have mounting expenses and undue stress. The last thing you need is for a greedy attorney to take what little money you have left. If your first concern when thinking about hiring a Atlanta personal injury lawyer is the cost, our …
After a car accident happens in Atlanta or any other Georgia city, the police department that investigated the accident will publish a Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Report on the incident a few days after. These accident reports contain a lot of crucial information about an accident. If you are planning to pursue an insurance claim …
Neck injuries are very common in car accidents in Georgia and can cause a lot of pain, not to mention medical bills. And while neck injuries are always legitimate, they are sometimes taken less seriously than other car accident injuries. There are two main reasons for this: Victims don’t always realize how bad neck injuries …
If you slip and fall, at no fault of your own, in a business in Georgia, you are entitled to financial recovery. And Walmart is no exception. However, since they are the biggest retailer in the country, getting money from them for your damages has some unique challenges. Hiring a Walmart slip and fall lawyer in …
In July of 2018, a company called 3M paid out $9.1 million to the U.S. government for defects in dual-ended combat earplugs used by most service members. The defective products left thousands of military members and veterans vulnerable to possible hearing loss and damage. Although the lawsuit was settled on a large scale, individuals affected …
Pain and suffering refers to the physical and mental damages you experience after a car accident or other personal injury accident. If you were the victim of a car accident, a car accident lawyer can help you sue the at-fault party for pain and suffering damages. There are several features of pain and suffering damages …
Slip and fall injuries in Georgia can range from mild to severe, but either way, the victim should never blame themselves. Property owners have a duty to keep their premises safe for patrons, and to put up appropriate warnings until the hazardous situation can be promptly fixed. Slip and fall injuries are especially common in …
Since the 3M Combat Arms Earplugs used by the U.S. military were discovered to have been defective from 2003 to 2015, service members and veterans have been seeking compensation for hearing-related injuries. The earplugs failed to provide sufficient hearing protection in the high-noise environments soldiers experience every day, and now the wearers are bearing the …
Hearing impairments among US veterans is a major concern. Combat and military training expose service members to high-decibel sounds that lead to hearing loss. And unfortunately, the 3M Company lawsuit revealed that many military members’ ears have not received proper protection in recent years. The lawsuit led current service members (and veterans) to wonder if the earplugs …
Your Atlanta workers’ compensation case is important. When you’re hurt at work, you need someone who will fight on your behalf to help you get the benefits that you deserve. In many situations, a work injury will put you out of work for days, weeks, months, and sometimes years. Medical care is expensive, and many …
In Georgia, bicycles have as much right to be on the road as cars and other motor vehicles. However, sometimes car drivers and other motorists fail to remember or acknowledge this, leading to bike accident injuries. If you or a loved one were injured in a bike accident, you need to know the laws around …
From whiplash and concussions to lifelong paralysis, the aftermath of a car accident can be painful and costly. By working with an experienced car accident lawyer, you can provide evidence for how much your leg injury impacts your day-to-day life when seeking financial recovery. A lawyer can help you gather the evidence you need while …
In the best-case scenario following a car accident, the insurance claim filed by you and your attorney is accepted and you can receive financial compensation for your damages. However, unfortunately, it sometimes doesn’t go this smoothly. Just because your claim was denied doesn’t mean all hope is lost. You still have options for pursuing recovery …
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