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With a majority of individuals being plugged into social media, it’s important to realize the impact it can have when you are pursuing a personal injury claim. An Atlanta personal injury lawyer can explain the steps you need to take when you are seeking compensation for injuries you have suffered as a result of someone else’s …

Punitive damages may be sought under Georgia law for certain personal injury cases. These are financial awards that serve to punish the wrongful or negligent party for his behavior. The conduct leading to punitive damages must be proven by “clear and convincing evidence.” Punitive damages are amounts in addition to the figure that is recoverable …

Impact of Failure to Receive Medical Treatment after an Accident In addition to the physical and emotional consequences that you may suffer when skipping a medical exam after your accident, your personal injury case may be affected negatively.  You could face extensive medical bills that will need to be addressed. Recouping monies for injuries you didn’t …

After getting in a wreck, many people choose to file a car accident claim to help recover the costs and damages they’ve incurred. These claims can seek compensation for repairs, medical costs, lost income and more, but in order to be successful, there needs to be evidence to prove the other driver was at fault. Most people …

Hopefully you haven’t signed a final settlement offer with the insurance company. It is always best to wait to settle you accident injury claim until the full extent of your injuries are known. However, it sounds like the hospital may be partially to blame in your case because you were not presented with accurate information …

Gathering Evidence and Discovery  Once the defendant has been served with your complaint regarding the car accident, your attorney can begin gathering evidence. This may include producing documents and the deposition, a process during which witnesses and others involved in the case will answer the attorneys’ questions while a court reporter types a transcript.  In …

You may have never expected to be in an auto accident; however, here you are—injured and not sure what to do. Maybe another driver ran a red light, drove drunk, participated in distracted driving, or disobeyed traffic rules. You may not know exactly what caused the other driver to crash into you, but you do …

If another person’s carelessness caused your injury, you may have the right to file a personal injury claim. An Atlanta personal injury attorney can help you recover compensation for medical bills, property damage, lost income, and other expenses tied to your accident. Common claims arise from truck accidents, car accidents, pedestrian accidents, brain injuries, and …

Consulting a Clayton County attorney after an accident enhances a victim’s ability to receive a reasonable settlement. If you have been injured in an accident you should discuss your case with an accident attorney at Shane Smith Law. Causation is one of the four elements that must be proven in a Georgia injury case. Insurance defense attorneys …

The top three questions asked by our Coweta and Newnan clients who have recently been in car accidents, answered by Coweta personal injury lawyer, Shane Smith.1.    How do I get my medical bills paid after a Coweta car accident?2.    How do I hire a Coweta personal injury lawyer?3.    What is my Coweta car accident worth?   …

A woman died after being critically injured in a Friday night golf cart accident.Beverly McDowell, 45, was one of five people injured when a golf cart transporting guests overturned at a private campaign event for 9th District U.S. Rep. Tom Graves. The accident occurred at about 7:30 p.m. on Friday, August 6th at a home …

Consult a DeKalb County personal injury lawyer if you are injured due to the negligence or actions of a Ga. government entity or employee. It is often difficult to file a successful personal injury claim in these situations, which is why contacting a lawyer may be helpful in many cases. Because of the doctrine of sovereign …