Georgia Injury Attorney Blog

was very proud to be chosen as the cover feature for the 2023 Georgia edition of the Super Lawyers Magazine. At the personal injury firm of Jonathan R. Brockman, P.C., every client is important to our team of experienced trial lawyers. Our lawyers use their outstanding litigation skills and decades of trial experience to obtain…

An injury from someone else’s mistake can be overwhelming. It brings physical, emotional, and financial challenges. As you seek compensation, understanding dispute resolution methods is key. If your initial claim faces trouble, mediation may help. It may not be ideal for every situation, though. Knowing the pros and cons of mediation in injury cases is…

In any legal matter, including a personal injury case, the parties exchange evidence during a process known as discovery. Attorneys have various tools available during the discovery process. One example is a deposition. Attorneys use depositions for interviewing opposing parties and other witnesses. Depositions allow attorneys to conduct interviews and ask questions to uncover the…

A deposition often occurs during the discovery process in a personal injury lawsuit. Discovery involves the plaintiff’s lawyer and defense attorney requesting evidence from each other. Either lawyer can depose the other’s client or a witness to the incident. Depositions can be stressful. However, adequate preparation can help you get through the process smoothly. Knowing…

If you are involved in a personal injury case, you should understand the process of how personal injury settlements are paid out, so you know what to expect. It’s exciting when you finally settle a personal injury case. You want to deposit your check immediately so you can spend it. However, you likely won’t receive…

If you’ve been in a traffic accident in Georgia that wasn’t your fault, in addition to getting treatment for your injuries, you might already have been dealing with a significant amount of paperwork. It can be confusing to understand the documents you’ve been sent, that you must obtain, and that you’re reviewing. You may already…

The time after a truck accident can be frustrating. If you’re not working because of your injuries, it can even be alarming. You may be wondering how you will pay for the medical bills that are piling up if you’re currently unable to work. Unfortunately, approximately 159,000 people were injured in truck accidents in the…

If you have been seriously hurt in an accident that wasn’t your fault, this can be an overwhelming and confusing experience. Your injury may be due to any type of accident. In Georgia, motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of injury deaths and the number two cause of visits to the emergency room…

Many people think that filing a lawsuit over personal property damage is the same thing as a personal injury claim, but the two types of cases are distinctly different. There are usually different legal issues involved in property damage cases than in personal injury cases, and property damage cases are generally less complicated than personal…

Most personal injury cases end in insurance settlements for one key reason: Trials are risky for both the plaintiff and defendant, whereas a settlement is guaranteed money for the injured party and brings the case to a definitive end. It is in both sides’ interest to avoid a trial, yet there are times when settlement…