Category Archives: Personal Injury
5 Things to Know About Hit and Run Accidents
Hit and run accidents in and around Marietta can be devastating. Not only can these collisions result in serious or fatal injuries, but it may be extremely difficult for the injury victim to file a claim for compensation if the identity of the at-fault driver is never discovered. According to the AAA Foundation for… Read More »
What is a Negligent Security Lawsuit?
In Georgia and across the country, there are many different types of accidents and injuries that can result in the injury victim being eligible to file a premises liability lawsuit. In these types of cases, the injury victim will sue the property owner, alleging that the property owner failed to reasonably maintain the property… Read More »
Who is Liable for Damages in My Personal Injury Case?
After you have gotten hurt in an accident, it can be difficult to know how to seek financial compensation for your losses and, if you are filing a personal injury lawsuit, who is liable for damages. Responsibility for an accident or other incident that results in personal injuries can vary depending upon how and… Read More »
How Do I Determine Fault for a Georgia Motor Vehicle Collision?
If you are injured in a car crash, a truck accident, a motorcycle collision, or another type of motor vehicle wreck, determining fault can be difficult. You might not know precisely how the auto collision occurred, even if you know that another motorist ran a red light and collided with your vehicle. In other… Read More »
What is the Difference Between a Georgia Personal Injury Claim and a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
When a loved one has been seriously injured or killed in a motor vehicle collision or in another type of accident in Georgia, it can be difficult to consider the possibility of filing a lawsuit. We know that the grieving process takes time and that the idea of jumping into a lawsuit can feel… Read More »
5 Things to Know About Georgia Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents can happen almost anywhere in Georgia, from inside the home of a friend or family member to outside a restaurant or retail store. Sometimes slips and falls happen because the person who slipped and fell was not being careful or was distracted by texting on a smartphone. In many cases,… Read More »
What are “Requests for Admission of Fact?”
Early in the discovery period of a lawsuit, you may be served with a document titled “Requests for Admission of Facts” (commonly referred to as “requests for admission” or “RFAs”). RFAs are a discovery tool that allows either party to clarify their position about certain facts in a case which can narrow the issues… Read More »
What are “Defendant’s Requests for Production to Plaintiff”?
When you are involved in a personal injury case and you need to file a lawsuit, one of the earliest things you encounter will likely be a discovery document called a “request for production of documents.” This is just the technical term for a long list of requested materials that your attorney – like… Read More »
What is a Motion for Summary Judgment?
After the discovery phase of a lawsuit (and, at times, during discovery), one or both parties will file a Motion for Summary Judgment. This is a motion asking the judge to look at all the evidence in the record and issue a ruling that one party is entitled to win all or part of… Read More »
The Timeline of An Injury Case: From Injury to Compensation?
The majority of our personal injury clients have never been injured because of another person’s fault. As a result, our clients often have questions about the process – specifically how long they can expect before the case is resolved. Like with so many things, the short answer is: it depends. Below, if a general… Read More »