Category: Personal Injury

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April - 2021

Does a Lawyer Have to Keep My Situation Private If I Don’t Hire Them?

Most people are aware that private conversations they have with their lawyer can’t be used against them in a trial, and they aren’t required to share anything they told their lawyer in confidence. That’s because of attorney-client privilege. However, does this still apply if it’s […]

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March - 2021

Do I Have to Pay to Speak to a Lawyer?

One of the biggest concerns people have when they need to hire a lawyer after an accident is whether or not they can afford one! The good news is…YOU ABSOLUTELY CAN! At the Law Offices of Gary Bruce, we always tell anyone who has been […]

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01

March - 2021

Be Wary of Cold Calls from Lawyers After an Accident

As personal injury attorneys, we can’t tell you how many times we’ve had to fight negative perceptions as being “ambulance chasers.” But the unfortunate truth is, there are some unethical lawyers out there who don’t mind giving the rest of us a bad reputation by […]

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February - 2021

The Most Common Causes of Burn Injuries

Burns are one of the leading causes of accidental injury and death in the U.S. In fact, someone in the U.S. is burned seriously enough to require treatment roughly every minute, according to data collected by the National Fire Protection Association. All burns should be […]

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January - 2021

How to Recognize a Bad Nursing Home

Trusting your loved one’s health and happiness to strangers is never easy. Whether your elderly loved one can no longer safely live alone and unassisted, or they are already moved into a nursing home, you’re understandably concerned about the level of care they receive. Sadly, […]

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04

January - 2021

What to Expect at Your Personal Injury Deposition

Your lawyer said you need to give a deposition. Now what? Don’t worry, it’s not as scary as it sounds. Let’s start with going over what a deposition actually is. What Is a Deposition? A deposition for a personal injury claim is when the other […]

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23

December - 2020

Wrongful Death Vs. Survival Action

After losing a loved one because of someone’s negligence, survivors often have different legal options to get justice for their loss. The criminal justice system holds at-fault parties responsible for crimes that lead to death. But civil courts can also be used to hold at-fault […]

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December - 2020

How Is a Jury Chosen for a Personal Injury Case In Georgia?

While we always try to resolve cases out of court whenever possible to ensure our clients get the settlements they need quickly, we do not believe in accepting settlements that are too small to fully compensate our clients, either. So, when negotiation fails or won’t […]

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23

November - 2020

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Alabama and Georgia?

Death is always devastating to those left behind, especially when it comes suddenly and unexpectedly to someone in perfect health. When your loved one’s death is caused through the actions of someone else, you can get compensation, even if criminal charges aren’t applicable. Wrongful death […]

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05

October - 2020

How Social Media Posts Could Harm Your Injury Claim

Social media is how we keep up with friends and family, stay informed, and share what we’ve been thinking and doing lately. So it makes sense that when you experience a major life event like a serious and unexpected injury, you will probably want to […]

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