Legal language includes many old-fashioned words that sound strange but have simple meanings. Tortfeasor is one of those words. The tortfeasor is the person, business, or party that caused harm to the victim, whether intentionally or not. The tortfeasor can be held liable for the costs and damages they caused. For most purposes, the tortfeasor …
At Fault States in Car Accidents
Georgia is an at-fault state, which can have major consequences if you’re in a car accident. Under state law, if you’re held to be 51% liable for a collision you’ll be responsible all of the damages related to it. Find out how Georgia’s at-fault laws could impact you in an accident and how a lawyer …
Mitigation
The rule of mitigation recognizes that all parties to a case have a responsibility to minimize their damages. Cases are rarely black and white, and extenuating circumstances can impact the judgment that is rendered on one. Mitigation takes this into account and can affect the amount of compensation you are owed after an accident. If you …
Larceny in a Civil Case
Larceny in a Civil Case Larceny in a civil case can add a layer of complexity to your attempt to get justice. While an experienced lawyer can help you navigate the challenges that an additional larceny case poses, it helps to know what this will mean for you. Find out what you can expect from …
Hazardous Exposure
Hazardous exposure is exposure to any kind of hazardous chemical or substance, especially if it causes injury or some kind of medical condition. In some cases, the injury will be obvious immediately while in other cases of hazardous exposure they will only develop much later. Most hazardous exposure happens on the job. Anyone who was …
Loss of Consortium
Loss of consortium is a type of damage that is available in many personal injury cases. “Loss of consortium” under Georgia law generally means the loss of one spouse for the other’s society, companionship, affection, and all other value that arises out of the marriage. Marriage is a partnership, and when one member of that …
Lost Wages
Whether you have been involved in a car accident, a slip and fall incident, or any other type of personal injury claim, you may need to take some time to recover after your injury. That may include spending time in the hospital while you go through treatment, undergoing surgery, or just taking it easy at …
Loss
The word “loss” is a broad term in the legal context that covers a wide variety of consequences following an accident. It will vary based on the type of case and the particular situation. In the insurance context, it is directly tied to the to the liability—or legal responsibility—of the insured. What are some types …
Emotional Distress
In many personal injury claims, emotional distress, also known as pain and suffering, is included as a type of injury suffered by the victim for which the victim can recover compensation. However, emotional distress damages can also be controversial, as courts may have strict standards when it comes to awarding damages for pain and suffering. …
Punitive Damages
Anyone who gets injured in an accident that wasn’t their fault is entitled to recover damages. Damages are usually money that’s paid to try to make things right—for example, by covering your medical bills. In some cases, however, the court will award a special kind of damages called punitive damages. This is extra money paid to …
Compensatory Damages
All personal injury lawsuits revolve around compensatory damages. Under Georgia law, when you suffer a loss because of the careless or reckless behavior of someone else, you have a right to receive money from them. Compensatory damages are simply a formal, legal term for this money. Its purpose is to offset your loss. Compensatory damages …
Tort
In law, tort is a term that describes any situation where one party wrongfully causes losses or damages to another party. The law allows for the injured party to recover money from the person who caused the tort. In fact, “tort law” and “personal injury law” are often used interchangeably. Tort law is a form of civil …
Damages
All personal injury cases focus on damages. In law, “damages” means money that is paid to make up for specific losses or harm caused to the plaintiff (the victim). The defendant, or the person who is responsible for the losses, can be ordered to pay money to offset these damages. Damages are further divided up …
