Personal Injury - Page 3

Depending on the facts of your situation, you might be able to recover some damages even if the liable party has no insurance. It is bad enough to get hurt because of someone else’s carelessness, but it can be devastating to learn that the person who hurt you is uninsured. You do not have to …

Most law firms handle personal injury claims on a contingency-fee-basis. With a contingent fee, you do not pay anything out of pocket during the insurance claim or lawsuit. The attorney gets paid a percentage of the settlement or award at the end of the case. Some victims choose to hire a personal injury firm after …

Compensatory damages are losses that you can be awarded through a personal injury claim or lawsuit. Usually, they are divided into two categories: economic and non-economic damages. Some examples include medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost income, and loss of future earning capacity. Examples of Compensatory Damages in a Personal Injury Case If you were …

It is possible to change personal injury lawyers and hire new representation. Even if you are in the middle of a case, you can fire your lawyer if they are not doing their job. However, consider your options before firing your lawyer. Depending on the issue that you’re having with your attorney, you may want …

Georgia is not a no-fault state when it comes to motor vehicle accident claims. If another person causes your injury in an accident through their negligence, you are not required to pursue compensation through your own insurance policy. As a resident in a  fault state, you have the right to pursue legal action against the …

It is difficult to estimate the average of personal injury settlement amounts because each case comes with unique factors. Ultimately, a person’s injuries will determine what kind of damages they can seek and how much they stand to win. When calculating damages, you should keep both economic and non-economic losses in mind. Additionally, you will …