If you have lost a loved one due to the careless, negligent, or reckless actions of someone else, you should be able to hold those responsible accountable for their actions. However, there are certain time limitations that govern when these cases must be filed. Today, we want to discuss the…
In Georgia, the legal definition of “wrongful death” is the death of one person caused by an action or inaction of another person or entity. The first step in filing a wrongful death case in the state of Georgia is understanding what it means. Wrongful death cases are very complex…
Drivers in Georgia can be held responsible when their careless driving causes a bicycle accident. Injured bicyclists are entitled to pursue compensation from the driver. In many cases, a bicycle rider’s injury lawyer will negotiate a settlement with the driver’s insurance company. In some cases, however, insurers refuse to negotiate in…
No one wants to think about being in an automobile accident in Georgia, but a little forethought can go a long way to helping you should you find yourself in such a situation. Automobile insurance comes into play in some Georgia vehicular accidents, especially when physical injuries occur and/or there…
Liability in Child Sexual Abuse Cases Just last year, attorney Dan Dye of Pennsylvania released a 900-page report to a grand jury identifying more than 300 Catholic priests accused of child sexual abuse. In the wake of these decades worth of allegations stemming from the Catholic Church, lawmakers in Pennsylvania…
How Long Is the Statute of Limitations for a Car Accident in Georgia? A statute of limitations is a law that sets a deadline for filing a lawsuit. The time in which a lawsuit may be filed is called a “limitations period.” When the limitations period expires, the right to file…
How Do Lawyers Get Paid? Most people are afraid to hire a lawyer because lawyers can be expensive. In some cases, that’s true. But not as often as some think. Lawyers who handle divorces, draft wills, or handle in real estate may charge by the hour or a flat fee….
Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims in Georgia It’s crucial to know how long you have before your rights disappear forever. Every state has a restricted time period in which you must file and serve your personal injury case. In Georgia, as a general rule, a person has two years to file…
