Category: Personal Injury

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February - 2022

How Georgia Calculates Pain and Suffering Damages After an Injury

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

Why Does the JAG Office Call TRICARE Patients 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

How Insurance Companies Determine the Value of Your Claim

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 You Sue for Pain and Suffering Without a Physical Injury in Georgia?

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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December - 2021

Is Suing a Nursing Home for Neglect Really Worth It?

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 the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act Affects Lawsuits

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

Sovereign Immunity Explained: When You Can’t Sue the Government

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 and When Are They Awarded in Injury Cases?

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 You Have to Repay Health Insurance After a Settlement?

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

Losing a Lawsuit Doesn’t Automatically Mean It Was 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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