Not a lot of people realize that they have the ability to sue their dentist for dental malpractice. If in doubt about a procedure that caused you harm, speak to a malpractice attorney. Just about everyone realizes that lawyers generally carry malpractice insurance. However, not a lot of people realize…
Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer Blog
Suing Your Lawyer Is Possible
There’s a fairly prevalent myth going around that it is impossible to sue a lawyer. This is inaccurate, as you are able to sue a lawyer for legal malpractice. If you don’t happen to be that thrilled with the work your attorney did for you, didn’t like the representation, questioned…
The Scoop on Personal Injury Lawsuits
More than any other area of law, personal injury cases tend to be extremely confusing to many. Victims are often not sure what they should do. “After being in practice for as long as I have, the number one area that I get questions in usually pertains to some very…
18-Wheeler Rear Ends Minivan Causing Death of Child
In a very horrific minivan and semi collision, the evidence points to the driver of the truck blowing a stop sign. This case could be pursued in a criminal court and as a wrongful death lawsuit in civil court. The circumstances of this case made even toughened state troopers weep.…
Premises Liability and Guests
While we may not realize it, the most dangerous thing that can happen is to be involved in a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property. If negligence plays a part in the cause of the accident, a lawsuit may follow. It’s interesting in a way to note that…
Settling a Motorcycle Injury Claim
If an individual survived a motorcycle crash they will need to have an idea of what to do to get their claim settled. Don’t do this as a solo act, as dealing with an insurance company may mean settling for less than may be awarded through the courts. In the…
Wrongful Death Suit Reasons
Wrongful death suits can be filed for many reasons and aren’t limited to vehicle crashes. Although every state has its own wrongful death statute and the requirements to file a wrongful death lawsuit under the auspices of that statute vary, the reasons for filing such a suit tend to remain…
Slip and Fall Wrongful Death
Not all slip and falls take place outside after tripping over something on the ground or by slipping on a wet surface at the supermarket. Consider the case of a woman who died after falling while trying to climb out of her hospital bed. She sustained some severe injuries after…
The Other Party’s Guilt
When someone has been the victim of another person’s negligence or call it carelessness, this is the best time to contact a personal injury attorney. Negotiating a settlement in a personal injury case is a tricky thing to do, and something a person is not able to do themselves, particularly…
Insurance Companies and Motorcycle Accidents Don’t Mix
Car to motorbike collisions usually leave at least one person seriously injured or dead, but the insurance company wants to minimize its payout. If a biker happens to survive a motorcycle crash they may find out that they have been crippled for life. Perhaps the collision was not the biker’s…