No one expects to be involved in a serious accident. Unfortunately, one can happen at any time. Tens of thousands of people in Georgia are injured as a result of negligence each year — in everything from car wrecks to slip and fall accidents. If you were severely injured in an accident in Georgia, you need a great personal...
Continue ReadingWhen you’re injured in an accident, your immediate focus is on physical and emotional recovery. But as medical bills pile up and the stress of lost wages mounts, you may start thinking about pursuing a personal injury claim. For those injured in an accident, understanding the law of comparative negligence in Georgia, is crucial to determining how much compensation...
Continue ReadingIf you accidentally injure someone while driving your car, your car insurance will kick in to pay compensation to the victim. But what happens if someone is injured while walking on your property? For example, a customer might slip and fall inside a store or in the parking lot, or a guest could be injured in your home. This...
Continue ReadingAs a Medicare beneficiary, understanding the claims process is crucial to ensure you receive the coverage you’re entitled to. While your healthcare provider typically handles filing claims, there are instances where you may need to submit one yourself. In this guide, our Atlanta injury lawyers will walk you through why that might happen, and provide a straightforward process for...
Continue ReadingWhen you are injured in an accident, some financial implications are often immediately apparent: medical bills, lost wages, and other out-of-pocket expenses. However, there is another category of damages that, while less tangible, is no less real—noneconomic damages. These damages encompass an injury’s emotional and psychological impacts. Understanding and quantifying these damages is crucial for anyone seeking full compensation...
Continue ReadingTax implications of a personal injury settlement can be confusing. Many victims of accidents find themselves researching, “Are personal injury settlements taxable?” No, in most cases, personal injury settlements in Georgia are not subject to tax withholding. However, there are some exceptions that are important to understand. Contact us online or call (770) 988-5252 for a free consultation. Understanding...
Continue ReadingIn Georgia, understanding the nuances of punitive damages is essential for anyone involved in legal disputes. Unlike compensatory damages intended to reimburse the victim for actual losses, punitive damages have a distinct purpose. Courts award them to punish defendants for particularly reprehensible behavior and to deter similar misconduct in the future. Whether a case involves deliberate fraud, a wanton...
Continue ReadingChoosing the right personal injury lawyer is essential for your claim. You want the right amount of experience, customer service, and attention to detail to get the very best outcome. Before attending your initial consultation, it’s vital to come up with a list of questions to ask a personal injury lawyer. You should ask these personal injury questions to...
Continue ReadingWhen engaging with mental health services in Georgia, clients and professionals must understand the legal obligations imposed on therapists, psychiatrists, or mental health professionals (MHPs). These obligations, particularly the differences in duty to warn vs. duty to protect, form an essential part of legal and ethical frameworks in mental health care. If you or a loved one suffered harm...
Continue ReadingCrashes at intersections are common. According to the data collected and published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately one-third of all motor vehicle accidents reported in the United States happen in or around an intersection. While a crash can occur at any intersection, certain intersections are high-risk areas. Different reports and studies have looked at some...
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