Georgia Injury Attorney Blog

A mass tort is a civil lawsuit involving multiple plaintiffs suing a common defendant for compensation for injuries suffered as a result of the defendant’s negligence. Mass tort lawsuits are also referred to as class action lawsuits. There are many types of lawsuits that can qualify for mass tort litigation, such as lawsuits based on…

Earlier this year, the Georgia Supreme Court changed the law on dog bites in a way that may affect the way injured people can seek compensation when they are injured by a dog. Previously, people who suffered injuries after being bitten by a dog had to prove that the dog had bitten another person in…

None of us ever plan to be in a car accident, but these things happen on a regular basis. Thousands of people are injured on Georgia roads every year, and many of these injuries could have been prevented. We all think it will never happen to us, until it does! If you want to reduce…

It’s not a pleasant thing to think about, but millions of people are injured through no fault of their own each and every year. Unfortunately, many of those individuals downplay their injuries or fail to act in time, in order to get the justice and compensation that they deserve. And another subset gets stuck with…

Wrongful death lawsuits are usually a way for the immediate family members of a deceased person to seek compensation for the death of that person when it was caused by the negligence of another. In some cases, filing the lawsuit is a way to get justice and make the person who caused the death answer…

Jobsite injury is one of the many risks that contractors and others in the skilled trades must deal with from time to time. While most construction companies do a good job of providing proper training and safety equipment, accidents do happen, and sometimes these accidents can be very serious. Working around power tools, on uneven…

We adore our pets, and we treat them like family. However, it’s important to remember that they are still animals, with animal instincts, and can pose a threat in certain circumstances. Thousands of people are bitten by dogs in Georgia each year, and while many of them don’t walk away with serious or life-threatening injuries,…

After a car accident that results in serious injuries, an injured victim may need to make a decision about whether to pursue a personal injury claim against the negligent driver who caused the accident. In many cases, the personal injury claim can be settled through the negligent driver’s insurance company instead of going through a…

When a person is admitted to a hospital after suffering serious injuries in a car accident, he or she might experience further complications after developing an infection. Although hospitals are supposed to take precautions to ensure that patients are protected from infections, some patients nevertheless get infected during their hospital stays. Some of the common…

When you visit a friend’s apartment complex, or stop to pick up something at the mall, you shouldn’t be expected to endure a traumatic and injuring event. And yet, this kind of thing happens to thousands of people every year. In the world of personal injury law, there is a specialty called “premises liability,” which…