Giving testimony at your social security disability hearing, or any court proceeding, can be intimidating and scary. However, the process is not meant to deter you or intimidate you. Rather, the hearing is your opportunity to discuss your case with the judge and your...
We've all heard of it - uninsured motorist coverage. But do you know what it means and what it does? More importantly, do you know if you need it? As it turns out, many-if not most-Georgia residents have no idea what uninsured motorist coverage is and whether or not...
We've all heard of it - uninsured motorist coverage. But do you know what it means and what it does? More importantly, do you know if you need it? As it turns out, many-if not most-Georgia residents have no idea what uninsured motorist coverage is and whether or not...
If you have been involved in a car accident, slip-and-fall or other accident and pursue damages for your injuries, defense attorneys and insurance agents will investigate your claim thoroughly in an effort to find reasons that their client/customer was not liable for...
Negligence per se-stemming from Latin and meaning "itself"-is a legal principle which means that an individual was negligent because they violated a statute or regulation. In order to prove negligence per se, the plaintiff must usually prove that: (1) the defendant...
When a close family member is killed due to the negligence of another, often times you can file a wrongful death lawsuit to recover damages for the value of the person's life. In Georgia, these damages are referred to as the "full value of life." Unlike many states,...
The law of comparative negligence is something you need to understand if you are planning to litigate your personal injury case. Comparative negligence can greatly affect the amount of compensation you receive once your case is settled or a verdict is returned. What...
Car accidents are no joke. Not only can they cause serious damage and bodily injury, even a fender bender can ruin your day. While poor weather conditions can contribute to car accidents, many crashes are caused by bad driving and inattentive drivers. Before you get...
A car accident can ruin your entire day, maybe even week. Not only will you have to miss work, appointments, run late picking-up the kids, you also have to deal with the stress of damage to your vehicle, liability, possible traffic citations, and maybe even injury....
In Georgia, biking is extremely popular in the summer and fall months. With more and more people tending to pull out their bikes this season, motorist need to be increasingly aware of sharing the road with pedestrians and cyclists. In Georgia, the bicycle is legally a...
