Did you lose a loved one in a sudden and unexpected accident in Georgia? Losing someone close to you is never easy. Grieving can be even more challenging if your loved one’s death was due to someone else’s negligent or wrongful act. In addition to a wrongful death claim, a…
It can sometimes seem like selfless acts of kindness and charity have all but disappeared in today’s world. But the truth is that there are many everyday heroes out in the world who are willing to go out of their way to help others in need. Often, “Good Samaritans” risk…
If you were hurt in a car accident in Georgia and want to recover compensation for your injuries, you’ll need to establish why another driver is legally responsible for your injuries. For example, proving fault is likely relatively easy if the other driver ran a stop sign and plowed into…
If a pregnant woman is involved in a car accident, there is cause for concern for both the expectant mother and her unborn child. The good news is that most of the time, the unborn baby is unharmed. But injuries to the baby and even miscarriages are possible. If you were…
Who has the right-of-way on the road or at an intersection is one of the most critical matters drivers need to keep in mind. If drivers don’t yield the right-of-way when required, they can end up moving into the path of other vehicles and triggering an accident. Right-of-way accidents frequently…
When someone in your family dies as a result of someone else’s negligence, it’s only natural to wonder what you can do to respond. One potential option is to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the party responsible for your family member’s death. Though a lawsuit can’t bring your family…
How Long Is the Statute of Limitations for a Car Accident in Georgia? A statute of limitations is a law that sets a deadline for filing a lawsuit. The time in which a lawsuit may be filed is called a “limitations period.” When the limitations period expires, the right to file…
You should never disable an airbag if you drive or ride in a vehicle while pregnant. Airbags offer you and your unborn child the best protection in a car crash. When you get into a vehicle as a pregnant woman, you should keep the airbag on but move your seat…
Georgia’s Wrongful Death Law Under Georgia’s Wrongful Death Act, if a person is killed by the wrongful act of another person or company, then the family of the person who died has the right to bring a wrongful death claim. Georgia’s Wrongful Death Act establishes that the family of the…
One of the most common questions attorneys hear from clients is, “What is my case worth?” It is often difficult to initially determine, but factors that play a role in a final financial outcome include the details of the accident itself, the extent of any injuries, evidence, and insurance coverage,…
