Navigating the legal process following a personal injury can be daunting. Having a competent and experienced Atlanta personal injury lawyer by your side is crucial. With many law firms to choose from, how can you narrow down the best personal injury lawyers in Atlanta? Finding the ideal personal injury attorney for you depends on various factors. Some of the...
Continue ReadingSlipping and falling to the ground in Walmart is not on anyone’s to-do list. Unfortunately, it happens far too often. Walmart maintains over 5,000 retail operations, including Supercenters, Neighborhood Markets, and convenience stores. These stores owe customers and other visitors a duty to keep their premises reasonably safe, free from debris or spills that could cause someone to fall....
Continue ReadingIf you were involved in an accident, you are probably suffering physically and financially and also emotionally. Accidents can be traumatic experiences, and in Georgia, the courts recognize this. That’s why, in certain situations, Georgia courts allow you to seek compensation for emotional distress. If you endured an accident and are now suffering emotional distress, we want you to...
Continue ReadingWhen you sustain injuries in an accident caused by another party’s actions, you could have the legal right to pursue financial reimbursement from the negligent party. However, you only have a limited time to file a lawsuit to recover compensation for your injuries. This deadline is known as the Georgia statute of limitations for personal injury claims. Failure to...
Continue ReadingWhen you pursue a personal injury claim in Georgia, a portion of your potential settlement will likely include money for pain and suffering. Understanding how pain and suffering compensation works can be confusing to some people. Understandably, many clients want to know, How is pain and suffering calculated in Georgia? Unlike some other states, Georgia has no cap on...
Continue ReadingDetermining who is at fault after an accident on another person’s property is never easy. When an injury is sustained in a business, it is even more difficult. In these instances, either the business owner can be held liable as the occupier or tenant of the property, or the property owner may be at fault for an accident. To...
Continue ReadingWhen people purchase an insurance policy, they purchase protection. An insurance policy is meant to protect the policyholder, so they are not held personally liable for paying damages in the event of an accident. However, that insurance is also meant to protect you, too. Whether you were in a car crash, or you were hurt on a negligent property...
Continue ReadingIf you have been in an accident, you will likely need to file an insurance claim with either your own insurer or another person’s insurance company. If you got into a car accident with an uninsured motorist, for example, you may need to file an insurance claim with your own auto insurer. On the other hand, if you were...
Continue ReadingAccidental injuries happen every day. According to data collected and published by the Georgia Department of Public Health, more than 74,000 people are hospitalized or visit the emergency room for an accidental injury annually. If you or your loved one was hurt because of the negligence of another party, you can seek compensation for your damages through a personal...
Continue ReadingPhysical evidence is the bedrock of a personal injury lawsuit. Without physical evidence, it can be nearly impossible to prove that an accident occurred or to prove the identity of a hit-and-run driver. Physical evidence takes many forms, but we encourage our clients to carefully preserve as much physical evidence as possible. Contact our Conyers accident team for more...
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