Man’s best friend can turn into a legal headache when a dog bite occurs. Understanding the potential legal liabilities surrounding dog bites is essential for both dog owners and those who find themselves on the receiving end. In this crash course, we delve into the intricacies of dog bite laws…
Subrogation is a complicated concept, likely unfamiliar until you find yourself entangled in a lawsuit. In the realm of personal injury cases, it empowers insurance providers to step into the injured party’s shoes, posing critical questions about medical expenses and responsibility. Illustrating Subrogation in Personal Injury Imagine being in a…
To start, let’s define what a demand is. Demands come in many forms, but when it comes to personal injury, a market is a written formal request for payment to settle an outstanding claim or legal matter. More simply, it is an offer stating the amount of money it would…
Understanding the intricacies of damages is crucial in legal battles concerning medical malpractice. These cases involve compensation for various losses incurred by the plaintiff due to negligent medical care. Contrary to popular belief, the scope of damages in a medical malpractice case is not vastly different from those in typical…
Time is a pivotal factor in legal proceedings, especially when dealing with medical malpractice cases in Georgia. These cases come with stringent limitations and exceptions, shaping the window of opportunity for seeking justice. Understanding the intricacies of these limitations is crucial, as they significantly impact the ability to pursue a…
In the realm of legal proceedings, understanding the nuances of filing a Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) case can be a complex but crucial endeavor. Whether you’ve suffered injury, property damage, or any form of harm due to the actions of a federal government employee, the FTCA provides a path…
Georgia trucking accidents and commercial vehicle accidents are significantly different than typical motor vehicle collisions that involve two individuals driving privately in vehicles and are not working on behalf of their employer at the time of the wreck. The primary reason for this is that tractor-trailers and other commercial vehicles…
Prior the COVID-19 pandemic, in order to successfully bring a medical malpractice claim in Georgia, a plaintiff was required to offer expert medical testimony to the effect that the defendant physician or healthcare provider failed to exercise that degree of care and skill which would ordinarily have been employed by…
In Georgia when an innocent person is killed due to the negligence of a third person, the survivors have a claim for wrongful death damages. The full value of the life of the decedent includes both economic and non-economic components. The economic components are more readily deduced. If you take…
Our firm regrettably has encountered several tragic cases involving serious burn injuries. These cases arise in a variety of contexts. Some of our clients have had chemical burns, others have had burns suffered in fires caused by defective products. We have handled wrongful death cases involving the death of young…