FAQ Category: Personal Injury FAQs
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Why do I need an attorney?
Why do I need an attorney? You see those ads for lawyers on television all the time. They say they’re committed to the fight for justice and getting you the compensation you deserve. But they don’t always address your first questions: “Why do I need an attorney? Aren’t they expensive?…
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What types of injuries are in a personal injury case?
What types of injuries are in a personal injury case? In the city of Atlanta, there are a variety of types of injuries in a personal injury case. When a person is injured in an accident at which another person is at fault, they have the…
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What types of damages are in a personal injury case?
What types of damages are in a personal injury case? You were driving when another car crashed into yours. Now, you’re dealing with an injury and you don’t know how long it’s going to take you to recover. What are the damages in personal injury cases, and what kind could…
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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU ARE INJURED BY AN EMPLOYEE OF THE STATE, CITY, COUNTY OR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT?
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU ARE INJURED BY AN EMPLOYEE OF THE STATE, CITY, COUNTY OR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT? When a person is injured by a private citizen, they have the right to file a civil lawsuit seeking damages for lost wages, medical bills and more. There is a statute of limitations…
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What to do when injured at work?
What to do when injured at work? When you’re doing your job, you make sure that nobody, including yourself, could get hurt. But unfortunately, things don’t always go as planned, and now you’re suffering from an injury. By learning what to do when you are injured at work, as well…
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What is the average back injury settlement?
What is the average back injury settlement? You recently got into an accident that wasn’t your fault, and now you’re facing high medical bills. Additionally, you’ve had to take off work to go to appointments. You could have to pay the bills to fix your car repairs as well. You…
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HOW TO VALUE A PERSONAL INJURY CASE?
HOW TO VALUE A PERSONAL INJURY CASE? In the city of Atlanta, judges value a personal injury case depending on the types of damages awarded: compensatory and punitive. Each personal injury case is unique, and the amount of compensation a victim receives will depend on a number of…
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What is a demand letter for personal injury?
What is a demand letter for personal injury? A demand letter is a time sensitive offer of settlement made to an insurance companies after you’ve suffered an injury in Atlanta. Time sensitive means that there is a limited amount of time that…
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How do you determine the value of my claim?
Determining the value of a personal injury claim in Atlanta takes into consideration a number of factors. Medical expenses incurred as a result of the injury are a pressing issue for determining the value of a claim. Some injuries are more expensive…
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I was injured at work. What are my rights?
If you suffered an injury at work in Atlanta, you have the right to a couple of different avenues for recovering damages. First, your employer is the first potential way to recover damages for your injury. This is called workers compensation, and it’s an insurance…