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Collateral Source Law in Alabama: A Brief Overview
Category: Personal Injury
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Introduction Clients often ask how compensatory damages are calculated and awarded by juries in Alabama. These damages are based primarily on the medical expenses a plaintiff incurs during the post-collision recovery period. How those expenses are presented to a jury can often greatly affect the […]
The Codes of Conduct for Judges: Ethics and Rules
Category: Personal Injury
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Introduction The judiciary, both at the state and federal levels, plays a crucial role in interpreting the law and ensuring justice. To maintain public trust, there are specific codes of conduct that judges must follow. But who enforces these codes, and how are they applied […]
Effectively Dealing with Insurance Companies
Category: Personal Injury
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Introduction Dealing with an insurance company after a personal injury can be a daunting task, especially with everything else that comes with recovering physically and financially from the incident that occurred. Knowing how to navigate the process is crucial to ensure you receive a fair […]
Understanding the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Cases in Columbus, Georgia
Category: Personal Injury
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What is a “Statute of Limitations”: An Overview In legal terms, the “statute of limitations” is a set of laws that sets a time limit within which legal proceedings must be initiated following an event. In Georgia, the general statute of limitations for personal injury […]
Navigating Personal Injury Cases That Occur Out-of-State
Category: Personal Injury
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Where to File: Choosing between Georgia, Alabama, or Out-of-State If you are wondering where to file a personal injury case when the incident occurred out of state, there are several considerations. First, if the defendant resides in Georgia or Alabama, it may be possible to […]