Georgia Personal Injury Blog

Personal injury law stems from an area of the law called torts. A tort is a “wrongful act other than a breach of contract for which relief may be obtained in the form of damages or an injunction.” It is a civil remedy for injured parties to seek compensation from the party, or parties, that…

If you have been involved in a car accident, it is important to be checked out by a doctor. Even if you do not think your injury is “serious” enough to receive medical attention, you should seek medical treatment. Medical treatment is necessary to make sure that you are not suffering from a more serious…

Personal injury claims are a useful legal avenue for those who have been injured by the negligence or wrongful acts of another to receive compensation for their injuries. For the plaintiff, a personal injury suit is a way for him or her recover from an injury, but the defense will try to discredit the claim.…

After being injured, there are many things that run through a person’s mind. One of the biggest considerations that people often think about are the financial costs associated with injury. Medical treatments can be expensive and last far beyond  the initial visit to the doctor. There can be follow up visits, prescriptions, and other costs…

It’s that time of year, when the kids pack up their school supplies and head back to class. Whether your children are starting elementary school, or are getting ready to go to college, as a parent you’re likely worried about their health and safety. Back-to-school season can be chaotic, and often involves a lot of…

Head, neck, and back trauma following a car accident is not uncommon. Some people seek medical attention for these conditions from their regular personal doctors, but some people may prefer to see a chiropractor instead. Those choosing to see a chiropractor instead of a medical doctor may wonder whether the cost of such care would…

Generally, when a person gets into a car accident with an insured driver, the at-fault driver’s insurance company pays for any damages sustained according to the limits of the driver’s policy. However, in some situations, the other driver may not have enough insurance to cover the damages, leaving the injured person to cover some costs.…

Following an incident in which someone gets injured, there is sometimes an intersection of criminal cases and civil cases, and how the cases are resolved can influence each other’s outcome. A person who is injured in an incident that gives rise to criminal charges against the defendant may wonder whether to file the lawsuit before…

Plaintiffs who receive a substantial jury award for a personal injury lawsuit may soon find their victory short-lived when the defendant appeals the judgment instead of paying the award. Appeals are possible after a trial, and unfortunately, an appeal can result in a reduced or overturned award. While the defense can file an appeal based…

Millions of people are injured through no fault of their own every year. A portion of these people will seek legal justice and compensation, by working with a personal injury attorney. However, only some of those people will go on to win their case, and get the financial help that they need to rebuild their…