After a car accident, you may suffer from back pain, neck pain, and other musculoskeletal injuries that can range from minor to severe. As you seek medical attention, you may
Compensation for Emergency Dental Work After a Car Accident
Car accidents can result in a variety of injuries, from cuts and bruises to nerve damage to life-altering brain damage. Of course, if you have ever been in a wreck
How Much Does a Lawyer Cost?
When you are facing a legal problem, whether it is an injury, a divorce, a criminal matter, or something else, one of the first questions you will likely wonder is,
Car Accident Nerve Damage: What You Need to Know
You most likely know that car accidents often result in a variety of injuries, ranging from minor to severe or even life-threatening. Some of the most common injuries include broken
How to Prove Loss of Enjoyment of Life
Loss of enjoyment of life is among the non-economic, or general, damages you can receive compensation for in a personal injury suit. It is not the same as pain and
Contributory and Comparative Negligence in Georgia
Contributory negligence is a common defense used by a defendant in a negligence action. Essentially, contributory negligence is the defendant retorting to a Plaintiff: “you were negligent too!” Under a
Liability of Parents for Conduct of Children in Georgia
Generally, vicarious liability occurs when one party is held liable for the conduct of another party due to the relationship between the two, such as an employer being held liable
Last Clear Chance Doctrine in Georgia
The last clear chance doctrine is an affirmative defense usually asserted by a defendant to attempt to defeat a negligence claim. This defense essentially provides that the plaintiff had the
Family Purpose Doctrine in Georgia
Even though parents cannot be held vicariously liable for the conduct of their children generally, the state of Georgia does recognize the “family purpose doctrine” under which one who has
Elements of a Georgia Negligence Claim
Under the tort of negligence, there are four elements a plaintiff must establish to succeed in holding a defendant liable. The Court of Appeals of Georgia outlined the elements for