After an attack or an assault at a hotel, you may feel hurt, overwhelmed and confused about where to turn. You are the innocent victim of the harmful actions of another person, and you have the right to seek compensation for what you have suffered. Insurance companies...
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Filing an injury claim against MARTA
While buses and trains are among the safest ways to travel, accidents do happen. If you suffer a serious injury while riding on public transportation, you have the right to seek compensation.Unfortunately, suing a governmental entity is not easy. Who is will pay for...
Building Code Violations Can Cause Injury
Landlords and commercial property owners who fail to follow building codes when making repairs or improvements be held responsible if unsafe conditions injure guests.Under Georgia law, property owners are responsible for maintaining their property in a reasonably safe...
When a child is injured on someone else’s property
When a child is injured on someone else's property, he or she may have a right to compensation for damages such as pain and suffering. The child's parents may be entitled to recover expenses such as medical bills.Property owners, however, are not automatically...
Injured person and property owner can share liability
Slip-and-fall accidents can happen in Georgia for a multitude of different reasons. A grocery store may have cluttered aisles, a parking lot may be icy or a mall shopper may have dropped a shopping bag and tripped over it. While many slip-and-fall accidents are caused...
Dog bite insurance payouts on the rise
In May, the U.S. Postal Service, insurers and other groups sponsored National Dog Bite Prevention Week to raise awareness on canine bites, maulings and other attacks. The promotion encouraged people in Georgia and nationwide to keep their dogs leashed, muzzled or...
Paying medical bills after an accident
Recovering from injuries received in a car accident takes time. It also costs money. Figuring out the best way to pay medical bills can be complicated, especially when another party is responsible for your injuries.In Georgia, the insurance company of the person who...
Who Pays For Assault Injuries?
A violent assault can turn a person's life upside down. In addition to emotional trauma, you may have to deal with medical bills and lost time at work. You may suffer a permanent injury from the attack. Unfortunately, the criminal justice system does little to help...
The commom law principle of res ipsa loquitur
Some Georgia residents who have been injured in an accident might be wondering what makes a personal injury lawsuit successful in a court setting. A showing of negligence is required and, to be proven, there are specific factors that must be present in order for the...
