Data from the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) indicates that roughly 4% of personal injury cases go to trial. 1 The odds of a case proceeding to trial are slim, but those odds shouldn’t be confused with the actual number of tort claims that are initiated or filed in court. Prevalence of …
People come to attorneys to solve problems and settle disputes that affect all aspects of life, liberty, and property. To be exceptional, the top qualities every good lawyer should have involve excellence in client service, in-depth knowledge of the law, and proficiency in critical and creative thinking. While many people view the profession as a …
Personal injury cases rarely go to court for final resolution. Often, an insurance settlement is reached when the evidence indicates negligence. Other personal injury cases are settled via mediation or arbitration. The difference between the two is that the parties involved in the case decide the outcome through mediation. When a case is resolved with …
You should know the difference between a concussion and a traumatic brain injury if you or a loved one suffered a personal injury accident, like a car crash or a slip and fall. A traumatic brain injury can be several different injuries, and a concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury. Some of these …
If you (or a loved one) were a driver, pedestrian, or passenger involved in a bus accident in Georgia, you may want to pursue compensation. In this guide to bus accident claims in Georgia, we go over the damages you could request, how to file the claim, and how a lawyer from our firm can …
Most personal injury cases will be resolved without a lengthy court case. If yours does go to court, a personal injury lawyer can explain what you should expect at a pre-trial event. He can also explain how the pre-trial process can still result in a favorable financial settlement. The steps in the pre-trial conference can …
When you’ve suffered critical injuries in an accident and someone else is at fault, you may have the right to financial compensation. However, personal injury claims are far different from the criminal charges the liable party may face as they relate to the accident and injuries you sustained. One of the key differences between criminal …
If you sustained an injury due to someone else’s negligence, Georgia’s injury laws allow you to file an insurance claim or lawsuit to seek damages from the at-fault party. However, personal injury claims can take time to resolve, and all the while, your medical bills still need to get paid. So, what are your options …
Like any other state in the union, Georgia is host to its own set of unique laws. Many of these laws affect personal injury cases. From dog bite laws to traffic regulations, these laws and statutes can impact how Georgia legal cases play out. Georgia Isn’t a “One Bite Rule” State Many states throughout the …
Subrogation refers to a common insurance practice. The doctrine refers to an insurance company’s legal right to pursue a third party in order to recover damages paid to the policyholder as a result of a claim. Subrogation is most common in auto accident cases but can also occur during property or healthcare policy claims. Typically, …