Category Archives: Georgia Law
Recovering in a Wrongful Death Claim in Georgia
The loss of a loved one is devastating and confusing, made even more confusing when the death was caused by negligence of another. In Georgia, you may be able to recover for the wrongful death of a loved one. There are strict requirements regarding the filing of a wrongful death claim. A Georgia statute… Read More »
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Accident on Georgia Highway 32
When a motorcyclist is involved in a collision with another vehicle, especially a larger vehicle, the ramifications can be devastating for the person operating the motorcycle. Take, for example, the collision that occurred between a motorcyclist and a Glynn County Police Department squad car. The collision reportedly occurred on Georgia Highway 32 near East… Read More »
Recovering Punitive Damages in a Georgia Personal Injury Case
In most personal injury cases, the injured party has the ability to pursue financial restitution for economic damages, including their medical bills and lost wages, along with non-economic damages, including pain, suffering, and mental anguish. However, in some cases, an injured party can also pursue an additional monetary award known as punitive damages. According… Read More »
Understanding Georgia’s Comparative Negligence Standard
If you or a loved one was seriously injured a car accident, truck accident, motorcycle wreck, or any other preventable accident, you will need to prove two things to prevail in court – negligence and causation. These are two of the four elements of personal injury liability and the injured party must establish these… Read More »
Understanding Medical Malpractice Law in Georgia
If you or a loved one was seriously injured by the carelessness of a doctor, nurse, or other medical professional, you may be able to pursue financial restitution for your harms and losses against that individual and/or the hospital. But it is important to understand that tort reform laws in Georgia have put in… Read More »
The Clock is Ticking – Understanding Georgia’s Statute of Limitations
You are driving on Norwich Street in Brunswick headed to Southland Market when another driver t-bones you. Your vehicle is totaled and you suffer extensive physical injuries. You may spend a few weeks in the hospital as a result of your injuries. Once released, you may be overwhelmed by unpaid bills, trying to get… Read More »
Understanding Georgia Dog Bite Laws
Suffering a dog bite can be a traumatic event and result in a serious injury. Some dog bites can result in an infection, tendon damage, nerve damage, or corrective surgery. If you or a loved one was bitten by a dog, you need to have as much information as possible to assess your legal… Read More »
Understanding Georgia Product Liability Laws
Each year, thousands of people suffer serious injuries, or lose their life, as the proximate result of a defective consumer product. In fact, the Consumer Product Safety Commission estimated that there were 38,573,000 medically treated consumer product-related injuries in a single year. If you or a loved one was harmed by a defective ladder,… Read More »
Georgia Jury Awards $5 Million in Personal Injury Case
A Georgia jury recently awarded a woman $5 million following an accident that caused permanent injuries to two of her limbs. Patricia Smith was already a left-leg amputee when an accident left her with a crushed right leg that was eventually amputated, and a crushed left arm that she can no longer use. Smith… Read More »
How Georgia Pedestrians Can Stay Safe on the Roads
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has released research that points to an alarming rise in the deaths of Georgia pedestrians. The number of walkers getting killed by cars has risen 37 percent in the last two years, with 206 pedestrians losing their lives in 2015. This news is disturbing for those who walk… Read More »
