If 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 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 ReadingOver time, we develop close relationships with people who fit into our lives perfectly. These bonds are invaluable and support us through good times and bad. But what happens if someone you love gets hurt or dies because of someone else’s actions? Is there a way to recover damages for missing out on their companionship? Fortunately, there is a...
Continue ReadingGeorgia negligence law comes into play anytime someone suffers damages due to another person’s wrongful or careless actions. Legal claims that may involve a negligence analysis include: If someone else’s negligence caused your injuries in Georgia, contact an attorney with MG Law to discuss the details of your case. Our team of experienced injury attorneys will determine if you...
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 ReadingSymptoms of whiplash do not always manifest right after a wreck. The shock and adrenaline after a terrifying experience such as a car crash can mask your symptoms. Whiplash can cause injuries to the discs in your cervical spine or even damage the nerve roots in your cervical spine. That is why getting medical treatment right after a wreck...
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. In Georgia, to recover damages for emotional distress, a plaintiff must have sustained a physical...
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 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...
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