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It’s not unusual in the aftermath of a personal injury case that has caused death or catastrophic injuries, for the injured person (or his family) to want not only justice, but to punish the wrongdoer as well. Punitive Damages The…

In any basic personal injury action, it is necessary to prove 4 things: duty breach proximate cause (or causation), and damages Proving all four of these elements is essential for establishing liability and obtaining an award (compensation) for the injured…

When we think of personal injury cases, we often think of car accidents. While car accidents can seem straight-forward—one car hits another—the law upon which recovery for personal injuries sustained in a car crash is far more complex. Personal injury…

More often than not it’s not a good idea to try to represent yourself in any legal matter. When it comes to trying to handle your personal injury case on your own, it’s a really bad idea. Here are just…

Car accidents can result in any number of injuries. While these can range from bruising to loss of life, whiplash claims are some of the most common injuries caused by car accidents. What is Whiplash? Whiplash is caused by overextending…

Understanding how the court system works in Georgia can be challenging for most people. For example, if you have been injured by the negligence of another, you might be wondering which Georgia court will handle your personal injury case. In…

Is there any difference between personal injury cases involving car accidents and truck accident cases? You bet. When it comes to truck accidents, here are a few factors that differentiate truck accident cases from car accident cases. The Law of…

We often say, “accidents happen” — meaning an occurrence outside of a person’s control.  Negligence, on the other hand, is careless behavior. It is the lack of “ordinary care” or failing to apply ordinary skills to a situation. When we…

Car accidents wreak havoc with your life: they cause trauma and injury, they force you to incur unexpected expenses, and they can exacerbate pre-existing medical conditions or injuries. The Connection Between Pre-existing Medical Conditions and a Car Accident. The underlying…

Let’s face it. No one plans to have an accident. We don’t expect them, or put money aside to use just in case one happens. That’s why they’re called “accidents,” right? But the truth is that when an accident happens,…

If you are in a car accident in Georgia, your first priority is making sure you (and others) are safe, getting any necessary medical attention, and calling the police. After the dust has settled a bit, you are going to…

When the negligence of one person results in the death of another, as for example, in a drunk driving accident, the wrongful death statute in Georgia provides a means of compensating the decedent’s loved ones. But how can you put…