Essential Information to Gather After an Accident: Building Your Case
Category: Personal Injury
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Introduction For some people, a car accident is the most traumatic event they experience in their lifetimes. So it’s no surprise that the moments following an accident or injury are often chaotic and stressful. However, collecting certain information immediately after the accident can be crucial […]
Should I Hire A Lawyer To Handle My Personal Injury Case
Category: Personal Injury
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Why Hiring a Lawyer for Your Personal Injury Case is a Wise Decision Introduction Whenever someone is faced with having to deal with an insurance company, one big decision is whether or not to hire a lawyer. Understanding the complexities of legal proceedings, from how […]
How Long Does a Personal Injury Claim Take to Resolve?
Category: Personal Injury
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Introduction Resolving a personal injury claim can be a complex and drawn-out process, with many variables. Each case carries its own unique set of circumstances that can expedite or delay settlement. As a personal injury lawyer, it’s my job to navigate you through these waters, […]
Navigating Conversations With Insurance Adjusters After A Wreck: A Lawyer’s Guide
Category: Auto Accidents Personal Injury
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Introduction In the aftermath of a wreck, dealing with insurance adjusters is an inevitable step in the process of filing a claim. The role of the insurance adjuster is to investigate the accident and negotiate the settlement on behalf of the insurance company. While they […]
When to Visit the Emergency Room After a Motor Vehicle Collision
Category: Auto Accidents Personal Injury
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Introduction The aftermath of a motor vehicle collision is often chaotic and stressful, leaving you to navigate through a myriad of decisions while still grappling with the shock of the event. One crucial early decision is whether to seek medical attention, especially when your injuries […]
Lost Wages and Lost Earnings in Personal Injury Cases: An Overview
Category: Personal Injury
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Introduction At the heart of any personal injury case lies the concept of “damages.” Simply put, damages are the monetary compensation a plaintiff seeks for the harm they’ve endured, be it physical, emotional, or financial. When determining the financial damages a victim has incurred as […]
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 […]