Category: Personal Injury
Generally speaking, if you get hurt while on someone else’s property, you’re entitled to compensation. You can either file a claim against their insurance company or file a lawsuit against them. It depends on the situation. Most Georgia personal injury cases rely on negligence. This means your lawyer has to prove the following in order […]
Devastated, injured, and in a financial crisis are only a few emotions that may occur after an accident or incident. Often in situations of a financial decline, the injured party has to borrow money to survive. Trying to take control of your life is completely understandable. Many times, it’s important to start with your finances. […]
Millions of people in the U.S. go to water parks throughout the year. There are hundreds of water parks open during the summer and even some indoor resorts open year round. Water parks are somewhere families can go to enjoy the day drifting along lazy rivers, soaking up the sun, and racing down exciting slides […]
Most personal injury cases are based on negligence. Negligence just means that someone didn’t act the way they were supposed to. For example, in a slip and fall case, a store may be held negligent for not keeping their floors dry. Or a daycare worker could be held negligent for letting children play with dangerous […]
Every state, including North Carolina, sets a deadline for when you can file your personal injury claim. The court does this for a few reasons. First, they don’t want to clog up the court system with old cases. And, second, they don’t want defendants surprised with lawsuits years after the injuries took place. In North […]
Despite the strict food safety and handling regulations put in place by the federal government, thousands of people are still hospitalized for foodborne illnesses every year. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that as many as 128,000 people are hospitalized for food poisoning on a yearly basis, of which around […]
If you were hurt in an accident, you are probably wondering how much money you can receive from insurance – or if you have to take the legal path – from a jury. It is a natural question to ask, particularly if you have suffered severe injuries or are now permanently disabled. You are well […]
One of the most popular treatments for fat removal is something called CoolSculpting. This is a relatively new procedure that people have started doing more and more. Basically, the procedure is designed to diminish the visibility of fat on people who need to lose a few pounds. It is also not designed for people who […]
In Augusta, GA many people file lawsuits following accidents caused by negligence. Negligence is when a person fails to act reasonably and prudently to avoid injuring another person. The law defines injuries as the physical hurt a person sustains due to another person’s negligence. You are entitled to get compensation for costs associated with your […]
If you’re in an accident caused by a reckless driver you can file a claim against them for your injuries. If you slip and fall at a restaurant because of a wet floor, you can sue the restaurant’s owner. Also, if you suffer complications following a medical procedure at a hospital, it is possible to […]
