Category: Personal Injury

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February - 2022

How Much Can I Get for Pain and Suffering in Georgia?

There is a dangerous misconception that getting injured is like winning the lottery, or that people get more money than they need or deserve in personal injury lawsuits. That isn’t true. The amount of money you get in any personal injury lawsuit is supposed to […]

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January - 2022

I get my health care through TRICARE; Why is the JAG office calling me about bills?

In our community of Columbus, Phenix City, and Ft Benning (formerly Ft Moore), our active duty servicemembers, military retirees, and military families rely on TRICARE, the U.S. military’s healthcare program, to pay for healthcare. It is a big part of our lives. TRICARE is essentially […]

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January - 2022

What Is an Insurance Company Looking for to Value My Case? Can I Do It Myself?

The value of a personal injury claim or lawsuit isn’t set in stone. Ultimately, it comes down to the value placed on the case by a judge or jury using their “enlightened conscience.” That being said, most cases still settle without a trial with a […]

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December - 2021

Can I Sue for Pain and Suffering If I Wasn’t Physically Injured?

Usually, no. In most cases, you can only file a personal injury lawsuit and get compensation for your pain and suffering if you also suffered a physical injury. For example, if you were nearly hit by a car, or witnessed your child or spouse being […]

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06

December - 2021

Is It Worth It to Sue a Nursing Home for Neglect?

Roughly 1.5 million Americans live in nursing homes, with an additional 1 million living in some other form of assisted living facility, according to a report by the National Institute of Health. And while most people expect that when it is necessary to move their […]

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November - 2021

How Are Active Duty Soldiers Impacted by the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act?

U.S. active duty servicemembers can be involved in lawsuits, including personal injury claims, outside of and regardless of their military duties. When this happens, they may be granted special benefits not afforded in ordinary lawsuits between civilians and civilian entities. What is the Soldiers and […]

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September - 2021

What is Sovereign Immunity?

If you ever try to file a personal injury claim, you may hear the term “sovereign immunity” come up, especially if you were injured by a government employee or by the negligence of a governmental body. And unfortunately, if this term comes up, it usually […]

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September - 2021

What are Punitive Damages?

The money awarded in personal injury lawsuits can be divided into three categories: economic damages and non-economic damages (collectively called compensatory damages), and punitive damages. Unlike compensatory damages, punitive damages are not always awarded in every case. In fact, it is unusual to receive punitive […]

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06

September - 2021

Do I Have to Pay Back My Health Insurance If I Settle My Case?

Most people believe that when they are injured in a car wreck where the other driver is at fault, that the driver or their insurance company will be responsible for paying the medical bills as they arise. Unfortunately, this is not the case. The truth is […]

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August - 2021

If a Lawsuit is Lost, Does That Make It Frivolous?

Frivolous lawsuit is a loaded term, and one that insurance companies and news reporters are far too quick to throw around when it comes to personal injury lawsuits. Many people are afraid to even file a personal injury lawsuit because they are afraid of it […]

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