A bedsore is a skin sore that often develops because of pressure on the skin caused by lying in bed in one position. Bedsores are commonly associated with medical patients who are confined to their beds, wheelchairs, or similar locations. But, medical staff or families should be moving patients enough so that bedsores never occur. …
Personal Injury
Personal injury is any damage or loss that affects a person’s body. This includes mental damages even though they may not have a physical side effect in some cases, as well. Personal injury is a broad category of legal claims that affect the body. Most of these types of claims are also known as “torts.” …
Specific Loss
Under workers compensation law, a specific loss means the permanent loss of a specific body part—or the ability or use that body part—because of an injury or amputation resulting from work duties. Workplace amputations are not common, but they do happen somewhat regularly in certain industries — especially among employees who work among dangerous machinery …
Traumatic Brain Injury Definition
Every TBI is slightly different, which means that treatment for each type of injury will vary a great deal. Some individuals respond well to treatment while others will live with the consequences of their TBI with little to no improvement for the rest of their lives. What are the symptoms of a traumatic brain injury? …
Concussion
Most concussions are caused by a blow to the head. That means that concussions are, unfortunately, common outcomes in many types of accidents—especially car accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, and slip and fall accidents. They also happen often in sports. Technically, concussion is a medical term, not a legal term, but because they are so …
Bodily Injury
Examples of Bodily Injury in Georgia State Law Bodily injury is a broad legal term that includes all types of physical injuries. United States law gives a list of examples, and Georgia state law does not specifically restrict or modify these examples; the term is used in more or less the same way in Georgia. …
Insured
Insurance companies use the term “insured” to indicate who is actually paying the policy premiums to have an insurance policy with them. It is easier to use this term compared to “at-fault party” because their insured may or may not be at fault for the accident. It is also easier to use “insured” instead of …
Pain and Suffering
There’s no definition of this type of damage under Georgia statutes, but case law has defined it as the pain and discomfort you feel physically after a car accident or other injury—both what you have already experienced and what you are likely to suffer in the future. It also includes mental anguish. Mental injuries are …
Legal Injury
When we hear the word “injury” we think of a physical wound: a broken arm, a concussion, or something else that could send a person to the doctor. The legal definition of injury includes this kind of physical condition, but also includes many other types of harm. In fact, “injury” is a comprehensive legal term …
Consultation with a Personal Injury Lawyer
If you’ve been injured due to any kind of accident or negligence, you may be unsure whether you should hire a lawyer. You may have questions, such as: Do I really have a legal basis for a claim? Who is responsible for what happened? Do I need a lawyer, or can I just work this …
Whiplash
Whiplash is a general term for a variety of neck and upper back injuries. It is one of the most common injuries caused by car accidents, although it can result from other types of incidents as well, such as sports injuries or physical assault. Whiplash is caused by any sudden back-and-forth motion of the neck, …
