If you are wondering if your car accident case is worth millions of dollars, the answer may depend upon whether you are entitled to recover punitive damages. As the name indicates, punitive damages are awarded to punish a defendant for egregious conduct and to deter...
Month: May 2016
How does a Prior Personal Injury Lawsuit Impact my Current Lawsuit?
If you have been injured by the negligence of another party and you are considering filing a personal injury lawsuit, it is important to inform your legal counsel of any other prior injury suits you have filed. The attorney for the defendant will make a discovery...
Distracted Driving: What’s the Big Deal?
If you are wondering why there is such a big deal being made over distracted driving, watch this video for the answer: [Warning: Graphic Content. The following images/content may be disturbing to some viewers.] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0LCmStIw9E The number of...
Workplace Injuries: Prevent Heat Illness this Summer
Summertime is just around the corner, which means hot temperatures will be here soon. If you will be working outside in hot and humid weather, you should take precautions to avoid developing heat illness. Heat illness has a variety of symptoms which can vary in...
Social Media Evidence in a Personal Injury Case
Social media sites have dramatically altered the way people communicate with each other. As a result, social media is increasingly playing a role in personal injury lawsuits. Thus, if you have been injured by the negligence of another party, it is important to...
What Government Agencies Influence Personal Injury Matters?
You might be surprised to learn that there are a variety of government agencies that impact personal injury matters. Consider the following: · Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC). The CPSC reports directly to Congress and the President. It is an...
Social Security Disability Claims: What is the “Onset Date?”
If you are applying for disability benefits, you must be prepared to answer the question of when you became disabled. In other words, what was the "onset date?" Social Security will use the onset date throughout the course of your disability claim. While this may seem...
Safety Tips Parents should give to their College Students
If you have a high school senior that is heading to college in the fall, it is important to prepare them for a wide variety new experiences. A college campus is its own community that may include certain dangers. Sadly, crime is common on college campuses so you want...
Determining the Settlement Value of a Personal Injury Case
Have you been injured by another party's negligence? If so, you are probably wondering what type of settlement you can get for your claim. There is no magical formula, but there are certain factors an experienced personal injury lawyer can use to estimate the value of...
What is Georgia’s Helmet Law?
Spring weather in Georgia is a great time to ride your motorcycle. Before you do, however, it is important to understand Georgia's helmet laws. Unfortunately, Georgia's helmet laws can be somewhat difficult to follow since it generally states that all Department of...
