Category Archives: Personal Injury
Common Myths About Personal Injury Claims
Insurance companies and other critics of civil litigation have perpetuated many myths about personal injury claims over the years. It is important to know what these myths are so you are not deterred from filing a claim after someone else’s negligence has caused you injury. Below, our Marietta personal injury lawyers have outlined the… Read More »
The Difference Between Lost Income And Loss Of Earning Capacity
Accidents happen in an instant and when they do, victims are left with severe injuries. When an accident was due to the negligent actions or inaction of another person, you can file a claim against them to recover compensation for your losses. Many people understand that they can claim damages such as their medical… Read More »
How To Avoid An Intersection Accident
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the majority of traffic accidents, 40 percent in fact, occur at intersections. Although that is an alarming number, it is even more startling that 96 percent of these accidents are preventable. So, why do so many accidents occur at intersections, and how can you prevent… Read More »
What Are Damages For Loss Of Companionship?
Accidents can result in serious physical harm but when they occur, it is not only the accident victim that suffers. Their family members also feel the effects of the accident. Someone else will suddenly have to do more around the house, and they may also spend much of their days taking their loved one… Read More »
How Long Do I Have To File A Personal Injury Claim In Marietta?
Georgia law allows you to file a claim after an accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence. If you are successful with your claim, you can recover damages such as medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and more. Unfortunately, these claims are often not filed on time and injured individuals forfeit their… Read More »
How To Make The Most Of Your Free Personal Injury Consultation
Accidents caused by negligence cause very serious injuries. In the days and months afterwards, accident victims often need multiple medical treatments and they incur high expenses for that treatment, all while they are suffering from severe pain. If you have been injured by the careless acts of another person, you likely have a valid… Read More »
When Is A Motorcyclist Liable For A Crash?
Motor vehicle accidents in Georgia can have many different causes. There are instances where issues like a defective auto part, or dangerous premises, are the primary cause of a wreck, but this is not the norm. With most collisions, driver error plays some role in causing a crash, although not all motorists involved in… Read More »
Swimming Pool Slips And Falls: What You Should Know
Slip and fall accidents can happen almost anywhere in the Atlanta metro area, and residents of Marietta can sustain serious slip and fall injuries in places ranging from supermarkets to restaurants to outdoor shopping and retail areas. Slips and falls can also occur at the homes of friends and family members, and in public… Read More »
Understanding Wrongful Death In Georgia
According to Georgia’s Wrongful Death Act, any time one person’s negligence results in the death of another person, the surviving family members of the deceased can file a wrongful death claim against the negligent individual. Unfortunately, filing a wrongful death claim is very complicated, and one small mistake could result in a forfeiture of… Read More »
How To Prove Whiplash After A Car Accident
Whiplash is one of the most common injuries seen after a car accident, and it is also one of the most difficult to prove. Whiplash is an extremely painful injury and can greatly limit a person’s mobility. Still, it is not an injury that is detected easily, making it very difficult to diagnose and… Read More »