A Dog Bite Your Child, Look For A Child Dog Bite Lawyer
Georgia has strict laws (Ga. Code Ann., § 51-2-6 to 7) concerning dog bites and owner liabilities. In Georgia, the state statute notes strict liability for dogs that bite others. There are three requirements under this law that apply to the dog and owner. First, the law also states that the animal must be considered […]
Read More…What Is A Medication Error Claim?
A medication error claim is initiated when a healthcare professional, nurse, doctor, or anyone in charge of distributing medication to a patient gets the medication wrong and causes harm to the patient as a result. Medication errors are fully preventable in most cases and can result in many situations in the healthcare setting. What Are […]
Read More…What Is Police Brutality? I Have Been Roughed Up by the Police!
Police brutality is a serious charge when it comes up in a claim against law enforcement agencies in Georgia. The actions of the police are meant to serve and protect the community. At no time are the police and law enforcement officials to take advantage of the citizens that they are sworn to protect. Police […]
Read More…Do I Have an Emotional Trauma Claim for Witnessing a Wrongful Death?
There are cases where a person is unlucky enough to have witnessed a wrongful death of either a loved one or a stranger. As a result, the person may suffer emotional trauma. The courts have begun to understand that this event is traumatic for the person who witnesses it, and it is called the tort […]
Read More…Just Who Is That Dog of War? Who Can Serve Process?
We left off last time covering the two most common types of service of process. But instead of jumping into the less common kinds, we will interlude and discuss who can serve process on a defendant. First and foremost, the person who can serve process is not you. If you are a party to the […]
Read More…What Is Service of Process?
So, you want to sue someone? Maybe the insurance company of the person who ran into your car thinks that the accident that resulted in $75,000 in medical bills before you even start any rehabilitation thinks they can get away with only paying you $5,000. Maybe your neighbor cut down a tree, and it smashed […]
Read More…What Is the True Nature of a Slip and Fall Lawsuit?
There is nearly any amount of money available to recover in a slip and fall lawsuit. There are also many factors and considerations that will apply in this type of case. If you have had a slip and fall and are looking to bring action against someone for the losses you experience, there will be […]
Read More…How Much Is My Workers’ Compensation Case Worth?
A workers’ compensation case is initiated when a person is injured and looking to recover a claim against the worker’s employer for compensation related to the injury. When an employee suffers a work-related injury, it can be minor (bruises that don’t require medical attention), severe (life-threatening or requiring surgery), or fatal. All employers want to […]
Read More…My Attorney Screwed Up My Case…What Are My Rights?
In general, attorneys make every effort to successfully manage a case for their client. However, there are times when the settlement does not come out as large as had been anticipated, and that determination will ride on various factors. Attorneys cannot always influence a case to be won, even after the best efforts to win […]
Read More…What Questions Should I Ask My Attorney When We Meet?
You will have many questions when you first meet an attorney. The questions that you need to ask that attorney, though, will depend on the case at hand. It may be better for this discussion to keep it very simple and only focus on the most important questions to ask in the majority of cases. […]
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