Georgia Personal Injury Blog

Many people understand that the effects of an accident-related injury can be devastating for the victim. This is why Georgia law permits injured individuals to recover compensation for missed time at work, cost of medical care, physical pain, and psychological trauma. However, you might not know that the state also allows certain provisions for compensation…

Many people don’t realize that the emotional trauma of an accident can be just as damaging as their physical injuries. You could have suffered serious emotional harm after a car accident, medical malpractice incident, or dog bite. Some people develop post-traumatic stress disorder or anxiety, which impacts all aspects of their lives. Paying for therapy…

If you’ve been hurt in an accident, you may notice that you’re unable to engage in activities that you used to enjoy. Maybe the pain from your injuries has made indulging in your favorite hobbies difficult. Or perhaps your relationships have changed due to mental and physical injury from the accident. You might be entitled…

When you get into an accident caused by someone else, you may be focused on your physical injuries. You don’t realize just how much the event affected you psychologically. It’s not uncommon for someone to develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from an accident. The sudden injury and the feeling of helplessness or horror if you see…

If you’re injured in an accident and it’s not your fault, you have two choices. You can file a lawsuit or claim with the responsible party’s insurance. If you claim, you’ll talk to an insurance adjuster. Their job is to save their company money. Adjusters are professional negotiators who will review the documents provided and…

Injuries due to others’ mistakes can be stressful. Especially if there’s fear of an insurance claim denial due to a pre-existing condition. Insurance companies’ only goal is profit. They might deny claims for pre-existing conditions. It is not uncommon that an insurance company will use someone’s pre-existing condition to avoid compensating an injured party. However,…

In many cases, surveillance footage of your accident can be used as indisputable proof of fault. Although obtaining surveillance footage from businesses, the government, and even other citizens can be difficult, it may be worth pursuing. Working with a personal injury lawyer from Chris Hudson Law Group will make the task much easier. Gathering evidence…

Mediation is coordinated by a neutral third party, known as the mediator, who tries to help the two parties find an outcome that can be acceptable to both sides. If the parties reach an agreement by the end of a mediation session, they can avoid going to court. Although a successful mediation can shorten the…

Filing a suit does not always mean the case will head to a courtroom. One of the critical stages in many personal injury lawsuits is a mediation session, in which the parties can find common ground with the help of a neutral third party. If an agreement is made and signed by the parties after…

If you were injured in an accident that was not their fault, you have the right to file a claim for compensation. First, a claim is filed with the at-fault party’s insurance company and you negotiate for an appropriate settlement amount. However, sometimes these negotiations do not end with an acceptable settlement. In such situations,…