Georgia Injury Attorney Blog

Many people are confused about the difference between a personal injury claim vs. a lawsuit. The two terms are not synonyms, but a claim can lead to a lawsuit if the at-fault party’s insurance company doesn’t agree to pay a reasonable settlement. A claim is a demand or request for payment an injured party believes…

Many people have asked us whether you can get punitive damages for negligence in personal injury cases. The answer is yes, sometimes. Punitive damages are rarely awarded in these cases because most personal injury cases hinge on negligence. Courts do not assess punitive damages for negligence, but for egregious conduct, the state wishes to strongly…

Permanent partial disability (PPD) is one of four types of disability compensation you can receive after a workplace injury. The other three are temporary partial disability (TPD), temporary total disability (TTD), and permanent total disability (PTD). If you suffered a workplace injury and reached your maximum medical improvement (MMI) but are not back to 100%,…

Were you injured by the medical malpractice of a nurse in Georgia? If so, you could file a personal injury case against the at-fault nurse for your injuries resulting from their malpractice in nursing. Seek help from the Georgia medical malpractice attorneys of . The Definition of Malpractice in Nursing Medical malpractice is a specific…

Loss of earning capacity refers to an individual’s lessened ability to work due to injuries sustained in an accident. These injuries are caused by another party’s negligence. It’s different from lost wages, another legal concept in personal injury cases, which refers to the actual lost income. If you suffered a severe injury in Georgia because…

Were you injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence? If so, you’re likely wondering what to do after an accident that is not your fault. Simply put, you should gather evidence, seek medical treatment, and contact a Georgia car accident attorney. Do you make a claim if it’s not your fault? Doing these…

Speeding is one of the leading causes of car accidents in Georgia and throughout the United States. In fact, research conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) suggests it is the most common decision error among traffic accident causes. Why is it dangerous to drive fast? Here are 10 reasons why speeding is…

Falling victim to a drunk driving accident can shatter lives in an instant. You may struggle with medical debt, lost income, and overwhelming physical and emotional pain after an accident. While you can seek compensation for these losses through a drunk driving accident lawsuit, don’t overlook the potential role of punitive damages in your DUI…

Have you suffered an injury due to negligent security? If a business or property owner neglected to implement reasonable security measures and you experienced an assault, you may have a basis for a negligent security lawsuit. What Is Negligent Security? Negligent security refers to a property owner who fails to provide adequate security for visitors,…

Property owners in Georgia are legally obligated to keep their premises reasonably safe for visitors. When an owner neglects this responsibility, and someone suffers harm as a result, the legal concept of premises liability negligence comes into play. Victims of these preventable accidents often face mounting medical bills, lost income, and immense pain and suffering.…