Proving negligence in a car accident can be a tricky task as most drivers do their best to avoid taking any kind of blame for their actions. While it may seem impossible to prove that the driver who caused you harm behaved negligently,...
Accidents & Injuries
What If The Defendant Dies In Litigation?
Lawsuits can often take years of back and forth between parties. They are also incredibly stressful for everyone involved. Those involved in pending litigation look forward to the case being finally completed, but what if the defendant...
My Loved One Suffered Restraint-related Injuries in a Nursing Home. Do I Have a Case?
Deciding to put a family member into a nursing home isn’t easy. While many wonderful nursing homes put your loved one’s health and safety above all else, some nursing homes are harmful to the physical and mental well-being of your loved...
Who is Responsible for My Defective Product Injury?
Before you file a case on a defective product injury, it is important that you find out who is responsible for your injuries or property damage. The person or company liable for your damages will be a defendant in your lawsuit and will be...
What is Considered Workplace Sexual Harassment?
Workplace sexual harassment may seem uncommon in reality, however, it continues to be a real issue affecting many people every year. In 2020 alone, over 6,500 sexual harassment claims were filed. This was down from the previous year but...
What to Do After a Car Accident
With so many cars traveling on the roadways today, the chances of finding yourself in a car accident at some point in your life are very high. The best way to avoid a car wreck in the first place is to practice defensive driving while...
Birth Injury Statute of Limitations in Georgia
In Georgia and across the nation, most babies are delivered without any issues. However, there are some situations where a birth injury can occur. The financial and emotional devastation this can bring to you, and your loved ones can seem...
Sexual Assault and Medical Malpractice Claims
Medical professionals, including doctors, take care of vulnerable patients every day as part of their job. However, there are times when professionals will abuse their patients’ trust due to their positions of power. Sexual assault by a...
How Distracted Driving Can Cause Car Accidents
Imagine you are driving home from picking up some fast food with your young son in the backseat and you hear the chime that lets you know you have received a text message. You glance down and see that it is from your 15-year-old daughter....
How Does Worker’s Compensation Work in Georgia?
If you encounter an injury while carrying out a task from an employer, there are legal provisions that should cover your search for treatment. It can be putting in a claim for payment under the policy held by an employer from an insurer....
Georgia Workers’ Compensation Overview
Georgia’s workers’ compensation system is very different from many other areas of law you may be more familiar with through experience or popular culture. It has its own methods and eccentricities, and most folks aren’t aware of what they...
What Does a Wrongful Death Lawsuit Entail?
The death of a loved one is a challenging life event to endure. This could be more upsetting if the negligence of another caused your loved one's death. If this is the case and you and the decedent's other loved ones have suffered due to...
Why Was My Social Security Disability Denied?
It is estimated that over 65% of people who apply for social security disability get rejected. Because of the frequency of denial, many people are left wondering why their claim was denied and what they can do after a denial. There are a...
Is a Misdiagnosis Considered Medical Malpractice?
While many people may assume that medical misdiagnoses are a rare anomaly and don’t affect a majority of the population, these errors are much more common and impactful than that. It is reported that over 12 million Americans are...
Can I Still File a Claim Against An Unlicensed Driver?
Vehicle accidents are all too common and can result in severe injuries and expensive repair costs. While it may be easy for some people to file a claim against a driver who injured them, some people find this difficult if the other driver...
Can You Sue For Botched Plastic Surgery?
Each year in the US, millions of plastic surgeries are performed, with that number continuing to rise. People with large amounts of disposable income want to look younger or improve a part of their body they are unhappy with. While most...
Can I Appeal the Verdict in My Personal Injury Case?
Personal injury cases are lengthy and are often difficult mentally, physically, and financially for all those involved. In most cases, plaintiffs want appropriate compensation for their injuries so that they can get back to living their...
Cans and Cant’s of Workers’ Compensation
Some people work their entire careers without missing time from an on-the-job injury. Other folks aren’t so fortunate. When you or a loved one are injured on the job, you may have questions about what workers’ compensation can do for you....