Car Accidents Caused By Brake Checking in Georgia
October 6, 2023 | Car Accident
Traffic, road rage, and running late are just some of the reasons drivers may engage in dangerous driving behaviors. Among these behaviors, brake checking is one of the most common. Brake checking regularly results in collisions, which could also cause extensive injury to victims. If you’ve been involved in a brake-checking accident, do not...
Read moreMany Accidents Can Cause Herniated Discs at C4/C5 or C5/C6. Here’s What You Should Know.
September 29, 2023 | Personal Injury
Herniated discs are a common injury in car accidents and other types of personal injury incidents. These injuries can be extremely painful and can impact the rest of your life. If you are involved in an accident, seek medical attention immediately and contact an experienced personal injury lawyer. What Is a Herniated Disc, and...
Read moreIs a Motorcycle Really Worth the Cost?
July 19, 2023 | Motorcycle Accident
As tempting as it may be to spend all your savings on a big red Harley and set out on a journey across the American South, motorcycles aren’t always all that they’re cracked up to be. After all, there’s a reason they’re nicknamed “donorcycles.” Motorcycle riders are overrepresented in fatal traffic crashes. In 2021,...
Read moreDiminished Value Car Accident Claims
July 5, 2023 | Car Accident
You may sustain several types of damages when you are involved in a Tifton car accident. Damages include your injuries and non-economic damages. They also include your economic damages, including property damage. Property damage is the harm to your vehicle caused by the collision. Georgia is an at-fault state for car accidents. Therefore, you...
Read moreAverage Neck and Back Injury Results from Car Accidents in Georgia
June 12, 2023 | Car Accident
If you’ve recently been involved in a car accident in Georgia, you understand how a collision can affect your life. You may be facing different kinds of injuries, which could include neck injuries, back injuries, or both. These injuries could impact the amount of financial recovery you’re owed for your personal injury claim. Common...
Read moreWhat Is the Difference Between a Lawyer and an Attorney?
June 10, 2023 | Personal Injury
When talking about the legal profession, many people use the terms “lawyer” and “attorney” interchangeably. And often, even lawyers and attorneys will refer to themselves and their colleagues with either term. But did you know that there is a difference between lawyers and attorneys? So what is the difference between the two, and how...
Read moreContributory vs. Comparative Negligence
May 29, 2023 | Personal Injury
We’re used to thinking of an accident being “his fault, her fault, or nobody’s fault.” In actuality, however, accidents that produce injuries are often “their fault,” meaning partly one party’s fault and partly another party’s fault. In some cases, multiple parties share fault, something personal injury lawyers evaluate carefully when building a case. Contributory...
Read moreRecovering From the Wrongful Death of a Loved One in Georgia
April 20, 2023 | Wrongful Death
Georgia's Wrongful Death Statutes allow family members to file a lawsuit seeking compensation for the wrongful death of a loved one. Money does not ease the grief a family experiences when they lose a loved one suddenly. However, wrongful death laws allow the family to recover compensation for their losses and potentially help with...
Read moreWhat Classifies as a Catastrophic Injury in Georgia?
April 19, 2023 | Personal Injury
When a person is injured due to the negligence of another, they may be able to pursue compensation for their injuries. In some cases, the injuries sustained are considered catastrophic. What qualifies as a catastrophic injury in Georgia, though, and what does that mean? Does it differ from other types of injuries, and if...
Read moreStatute of Limitations in a Wrongful Death Case
April 15, 2023 | Wrongful Death
Under Georgia law, certain specified relatives of someone who died from a catastrophic injury or another similar type of incident can file a wrongful death claim seeking compensation. As a last resort, the estate executor can file the claim instead. Compensation goes to the victim’s relatives. The statute of limitations deadline for either filing...
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