Monthly Archives: September 2024
Why You Should Keep the Medical Records that Document Your Injury
Dealing with the aftermath of an accident can be overwhelming, especially for those who sustain serious injuries. Besides having to grapple with the pain of the injury itself, accident victims need to stay on top of their doctor’s appointments, all while contending with an overall disruption to their daily lives. While documenting all the… Read More »
Time Limits for Filing a Georgia Slip and Fall Case
Suffering an injury in a slip and fall accident is not only painful, but is also often stressful. In many cases, injured parties will need medical attention, may require treatment, and could have to take time off from work. The good news is that injured parties who can prove that their slip and fall… Read More »
What if the First Settlement Offered by an Insurer is Too Low?
Being injured in an accident is a stressful experience. Not only do victims have to suffer from the pain of the injuries they sustained, they also have to worry about paying off mounting medical debt and covering the repair costs of any property damaged in the accident. Fortunately, accident victims can often receive reimbursement… Read More »
How a Georgia Car Accident Lawyer Could Help With Your Claim
Car accident claims, whether filed with an insurer or tried in a courtroom, can quickly become complicated, especially for those with no legal training. An experienced car accident attorney can evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of a case from the get-go and come up with a legal strategy that will give claimants the best… Read More »
Understanding Your Georgia Auto Insurance Coverage
In Georgia, vehicle owners are required to maintain continuous auto liability coverage on their actively registered vehicles. What this coverage looks like, however, will vary depending on the type of policy in question. Unfortunately, when people buy auto insurance, they don’t always receive a clear explanation from their insurers on what they are actually… Read More »
Apportioning Fault in a Car Accident Case
For decades, many accident victims were barred from recovering compensation for their injuries if they contributed to their accidents in any way. Most states, however, including Georgia, have moved away from this system and have adopted comparative fault standards. In Georgia, for example, victims who bear some responsibility for their accident-related injuries aren’t automatically… Read More »
