Georgia Personal Injury Blog

You suffered a serious injury in a motor vehicle accident caused by someone else, and you accepted a settlement from the insurance company for your losses. Now, you are waiting on the money. Unfortunately, it can take a considerable time for injury victims to receive the compensation they are owed. Although many injury victims get…

If you suffered a serious injury or lost a loved one because of the negligent, careless, or unlawful actions of someone else, you could be entitled to recover compensation from the at-fault party. While you may have a right to pursue a personal injury claim, you may not know about the statute of limitations the…

Medical doctors generally operate by the standards that are inherent in the oath they take after graduating from medical school. When they take the Hippocratic oath, medical doctors pledge to do no harm to the patients under their care. For every medical doctor, there is an ethical and moral duty to act in accordance with…

One of the most commonly asked questions from people who were injured in accidents caused by others is how long their case will take. Insurance claims and lawsuits differ in procedures. Additionally, there are various deadlines that could move everything along and obstacles that might bring the process to a screeching halt. The duration of…

If you pursue a personal injury case and it goes to trial, you have to go through a discovery process. That means your attorney and the defense lawyer will request evidence from the other side. Whether you were injured in a car crash, workplace accident, or another scenario, opposing parties will gather evidence to prove…

Mediation is a means of settling disputes with the assistance of a neutral third party. It’s critical to understand the process if you want to reach a favorable agreement with the other person. You could voluntarily participate in mediation. However, in Georgia, it is becoming more and more common for judges to require mediation before…

If you are involved in a personal injury case, at some point you will need your medical records. There are several ways you can go about getting them, but you will need to get them, and you should start early, because it will take some time. Although doctors’ offices often say they can have them…

If you suffered a traumatic brain injury in an accident someone else caused, you might wonder what to do next. Most people don’t know how to handle an insurance claim or lawsuit after someone’s negligence causes their injuries. You know you need medical treatment but probably feel confused about what else you can do to…

A spinal cord injury occurs when the nerves at the end of the spinal cord or a part of the spinal cord suffers damage. This type of injury can affect sensation, strength, and other bodily functions below the injury site. Pain, impaired mobility, and loss of sensation are common symptoms after sustaining a spinal cord injury.…

In order for your accident or injury claim to be successful, it is important to have documentary evidence. The documents you need will depend on the type of accident, the nature of your injury, and the extent of any damage sustained. You may find the following documents particularly helpful. However, it’s important to remember that…