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When can You Directly Sue a Defendant’s Insurance Company for Accident Damages?

In many successful personal injury cases, the defendant’s insurance company ends up paying most of the judgment. You might therefore …

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What Happens to a Personal Injury Lawsuit if the Plaintiff Files for Bankruptcy?

There is always a risk in personal injury lawsuits that a defendant may file for bankruptcy protection. If successful, a …

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Is a Car Accident in a Residential Driveway Covered by Homeowner’s Insurance?

In most cases, damages arising from a car accident are covered by the negligent driver’s auto insurance policy. But what …

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Is a Georgia Employer’s “Aggravation” of an Employee’s Car Accident Injuries Covered by Workers’ Compensation?

Workers’ compensation represents a legislatively imposed bargain between employees and employers. The bargain works like this: If the employee is …

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Can a Personal Injury Lawsuit be Dismissed Based on a Delay Caused by the Court Clerk?

There are many deadlines a person needs to understand and comply with in a personal injury lawsuit. Perhaps the most …

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Is a Personal Injury Defendant Responsible for Insurance Company’s Spoliation of Evidence?

Whenever there is an airplane crash, you inevitably hear the media talk about the “black box,” i.e., the data recorders …

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When is a Defendant’s Drunk Driving Relevant to a Personal Injury Claim?

Georgia follows what is known as “modified comparative fault” in personal injury cases. What does this mean? Well, let us …

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Can You Owe Your Own Insurance Company Money After Winning a Personal Injury Judgment?

Following a car accident, you may receive certain benefits from your own insurance company. If you later end up suing …

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What Happens When You Name the Wrong Defendant in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

Georgia law imposes a two-year statute of limitations on most personal injury claims. For example, if you were injured in …

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Can Georgia Employees Claim Workers’ Compensation if They are Injured While Going to Lunch?

Workers’ compensation is a state-run insurance system designed to provide “no-fault” benefits to employees injured on the job. No-fault means …

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the most common questions people ask us about personal injury. We’re happy to answer your questions at your personalized consultation.
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Can any attorney handle a personal injury case?

Any attorney that is licensed in the jurisdiction where your case is can represent you. But a personal injury attorney has specialized experience and resources. They understand how a personal injury claim can be complex, and they can identify issues that are the most important to your case. At The Persons Firm, our entire practice is devoted to the needs of personal injury victims.

How long do I have to file a personal injury claim?

Most Georgia personal injury claims must be filed within two years of the accident. When a claim involves the government, the deadline is much shorter. You should never wait to contact a lawyer to start preparing your case.

How do you start a personal injury case?

You start a personal injury case by determining the grounds for compensation and who may be responsible to pay. Then, you prepare a summons and complaint, file it in the court with jurisdiction, and serve each defendant. Sometimes, you can negotiate a settlement directly with the insurance company. But direct negotiations don’t count as formally starting a personal injury case. While you negotiate, the deadline to start the case still applies.

What is a personal injury consultation?

A personal injury consultation is a conversation with a lawyer about your case. The consultation may cover whether you have a claim for personal injury compensation, what your claim may be worth and the strengths and weaknesses of the case. You will talk about how legal representation works. You’ll meet the legal team that would handle your case if you hire them.

What kind of lawyer do I need to sue for an injury?

A lawyer who handles injury lawsuits is a personal injury lawyer. You choose and hire the lawyer yourself. They represent your interests and file a legal claim on your behalf.

Do I have a good personal injury case?

To have a good personal injury case, you must have evidence to prove that someone else is legally at fault for causing your injuries. Usually, this is based on negligence, or their failure to exercise reasonable care and caution in a situation. It may also be based on recklessness or intentional harm. In addition, you must show what damages you have and what compensation you should receive.

How much compensation can I get for an injury case?

In Georgia, each case for personal injury compensation is valued individually. It depends on the defendant’s degree of fault and what damages you have. Damages may include economic and non-economic harm. Non-economic harm means pain and suffering, emotional anguish, disability and other intangible losses.

Will I have to testify in court for my personal injury case?

We understand the thought of going to court can cause anxiety. Most personal injury cases don’t require the victim to testify in court. As your lawyers, we’ll work to understand your goals. If called to testify, we’ll prepare with you and represent you in court. With our team of personal injury lawyers, you’ll always be supported and prepared.

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