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Avoiding Common Mistakes That Can Harm Your Personal Injury Case

It can be challenging to make all the right decisions after a personal injury accident. The stress and trauma caused by a car collision or other accident are not conducive to decision-making, and yet injured victims are expected to make seemingly endless and potentially life-altering decisions. Being aware of some of the more common mistakes that people often make in these situations can help you avoid them. Failing to Contact the Police Notifying the police or sheriff’s office about a car accident is only required in Georgia if someone was injured or killed or if property damage equals or exceeds $500. Even if...

14 September

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Recovering Lost Wages and Expenses After a Personal Injury: Your Rights and Options

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Personal injury cases cover a broad spectrum of accidents. From car and truck accidents to premises and product liability, there are numerous ways that someone else’s negligence can harm you. In the immediate aftermath of an accident, you may not realize the extent to which your injuries will impact your life. Medical treatments and property repair are not the only expenses that injured accident victims face. Lost Wages and Loss of Earning Capacity Depending on the extent of your injuries, you may be entitled to a claim for lost wages and loss of earning capacity. While they may sound like different names...

29 August

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The Benefits of Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney: Why Legal Representation Matters

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Personal injury attorneys are often associated with derogatory terms like ambulance chasers, and the negative portrayal of lawyers in the media does little to correct the public’s perception. In reality, personal injury attorneys are valuable tools for injured accident victims to recover the compensation they need to heal physically, emotionally, and financially. Finding the right personal injury lawyer means you have a powerful advocate on your side who can take on the legal aspects of your case while you focus on your health. Improving Outcomes for Clients While no case outcomes can be guaranteed, having legal representation from an experienced personal injury attorney...

13 August

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How Social Media Can Impact Your Personal Injury Claim: Dos and Don’ts

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Social media is a major part of everyday life for millions of people. Approximately 70% of adults in the US report using social media, and 49% use it daily. While the dangers of social media for the general public are a highly debated topic, the risks of using platforms like Facebook, X, TikTok, and Instagram during your personal injury case are considerable. Digital evidence, like social media posts, can be used in Georgia personal injury cases as long as it’s relevant and authentic. There are exceptions, of course, but it is better to take extra precautions to avoid having your social...

23 July

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Understanding Pain and Suffering Damages in Personal Injury Cases

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In personal injury cases, pain and suffering is a common element of the damages that injured parties seek. Some aspects of pain and suffering may be self-explanatory, such as the physical pain caused by injuries. However, it also includes many more types of discomfort and trauma. Pain and Suffering Damages in Georgia Non-economic damages are a type of compensation available to injured accident victims that involve subjectively quantified harm. In contrast, economic damages involve loss that has a set or calculable dollar amount, for example, medical bills and property repair costs. Non-economic damages, or pain and suffering, are not as easy to...

09 July

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Debunking Personal Injury Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction

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Misconceptions about the legal field, lawyers, and specifically personal injury lawsuits are commonplace. These myths and misunderstandings can prevent people from filing injury claims or accessing the legal representation they may need. An accurate understanding and realistic expectations are vital to making informed decisions about the best option for you after you experience an injury-causing accident. Let’s discuss some of the most common personal injury myths so you have the correct information to make important decisions about your case. Myth #1: Insurance Coverage is Enough After an Accident Insurance companies rarely cover the full costs associated with car accidents. Injured victims are often...

25 June

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The Importance of Seeking Medical Attention After a Personal Injury

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After an accident, it may be tempting to downplay your injuries and try to convince yourself and others that you are doing better than you really are. While the care you take to avoid causing your loved ones further worry is honorable, this approach may not work well for you in the long run. It can be harmful to you physically and psychologically to delay medical attention, not to mention the impact it can have on your personal injury claim. Here are three reasons you should not put off getting medical treatment after a personal injury accident. Physical and Emotional Recovery Your health...

11 June

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Statute of Limitations in Personal Injury Claims: Don’t Miss Your Chance for Compensation

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It can seem as though the road to recovery after an accident is filled with endless tasks – insurance claims, settlement negotiations, medical appointments, evidence gathering, and the list goes on. With so many things taking up your time as you work toward physical and emotional recovery, financial recovery deadlines can easily pass unnoticed. If you want to file a lawsuit for compensation, you only have a limited amount of time to do so. This deadline is called the statute of limitations. How long do injured accident victims have to take legal action in Georgia? Georgia Statute of Limitations After an Accident Exactly...

21 May

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Determining Liability in Personal Injury Cases: Who Is Responsible?

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It is natural to want to identify the person or company responsible for your injury-causing accident. This is sometimes more difficult than it sounds. Depending on the type of personal injury accident, determining the at-fault party may be a complex process. Car Accidents and Liability in Georgia In Georgia, liability for car accidents follows a system called modified comparative negligence. This is a fault-based system. It means that whoever caused the accident is responsible for the damages caused by the accident. It also means that more than one person can be at fault, and any liability would reduce the compensation an injured...

07 May

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Navigating Insurance Companies: Tips for Maximizing Your Personal Injury Settlement

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Obtaining maximum compensation after a car accident, slip and fall, or other injury-causing accident is a priority for many injured victims. While settlement money does help with medical bills, property damage, and lost wages caused by an accident, financial compensation from a settlement is about more than that. Receiving a fair settlement amount provides the closure and justice that are often necessary for the healing process. Here are some tips for getting the most out of the settlement negotiation process. Obtain the Appropriate Medical Treatment The top priority after an accident is seeking medical attention. If you need emergency medical treatment, that is...

Avoiding Common Mistakes That Can Harm Your Personal Injury Case

Recovering Lost Wages and Expenses After a Personal Injury: Your Rights and Options

The Benefits of Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney: Why Legal Representation Matters

How Social Media Can Impact Your Personal Injury Claim: Dos and Don’ts

Understanding Pain and Suffering Damages in Personal Injury Cases

Debunking Personal Injury Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction

The Importance of Seeking Medical Attention After a Personal Injury

Statute of Limitations in Personal Injury Claims: Don’t Miss Your Chance for Compensation

Determining Liability in Personal Injury Cases: Who Is Responsible?

Navigating Insurance Companies: Tips for Maximizing Your Personal Injury Settlement

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