If you are suing over a personal injury, you want a conclusion to your litigation as fast as possible. Bills are likely piling up, and money is necessary to take care of mounting debts. Several variables could be slowing down your case. Understanding what they are can...
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What is a contingency fee and how does it work?
Many law firms that handle personal injury cases allow clients to pay on a contingency fee basis. Contingency fees make legal representation more accessible to the general public. What is a contingency fee and how does it work? What is a contingency fee? A contingency...
What can I do about my whiplash injury?
Whiplash is a serious injury that can occur after a car accident. This injury occurs when muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the neck are unexpectedly contracted due to a powerful force. This results in neck strain and sprains, which is commonly called whiplash....
What you need to know when dealing with an insurance company adjuster
After an accident or injury, there is a good chance you will be seeking compensation and having to deal with an insurance company. Once you file a claim, you will most likely start working with an insurance company adjuster -- someone who investigates your claim to...
An insurance adjuster has made me an offer. I am not done treating my injury yet. Should I take it?
Do not accept the insurance company’s offer! Your insurance company will most likely try and settle the case quickly and cheaply. Settling quickly is a common practice for insurance companies because it saves the insurance company money! Often, an offer is made even...
Should cars behave differently around student drivers?
Teenage drivers have a bad reputation. The idea that teenagers are inherently bad drivers is partially grounded in fact and bias. People often assume the worst of teenagers, even though many of them just want to do the right thing. That bias can lead to people having...
Does summer mean more car accidents?
You should never lose sight of the fact that a car accident can happen at any time of the day, regardless of the season. However, there are unique driving challenges associated with every month of the year. The summer season has the potential to cause more car...
How do people get paid for injuries?
Whether you were to receive money from a personal injury claim or a workers' compensation action, you could have options on how you access your funds. In Georgia, two of the most common options are called structured settlements and lump sum payments. Understanding how...
Nursing home sued over resident’s wrongful death
Georgia law defines wrongful death as being the death of a person caused the criminal, intentional, reckless or negligent actions of another. In this context, "another" may simply mean another person, or it could mean a business or entity. Oftentimes, the negligent...
Brain damage resulting from slip and falls
Georgian residents expect to be kept safe to a reasonable degree when out and about. Unfortunately, that isn't always the case. There are some instances where a poorly maintained location will have terrain that lends itself to slip-and-fall incidents. These incidents...
