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Personal Injury: Do I Need a Attorney for my Car Accident Claim?

What is a personal injury case? A personal injury case refers to a process that permits an individual who suffers physical, emotional or economic harm to seek financial compensation for their injuries or loss, when permitted by law. The injury can be caused by unintentional conduct, which is referred to as "negligence", or intentional conduct. In simple terms, negligence is the failure to exercise a certain degree of care that is required to minimize injury or harm to anyone who is owed such a duty. Generally speaking, a personal injury case can be resolved through negotiation and settlement of the matter, or litigation. Examples of common personal injury cases in Georgia include auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, semi-trailer truck accidents, worker's compensation claims, construction accidents and other work-related injuries, medical malpractice, wrongful death and other forms of general negligence. The types of damages recoverable depend on the specifi

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Personal Injury: Can You Claim for the Cost of Future Treatment?

In this article, we will be looking at claiming for future losses when you bring a claim for clinical negligence of personal injury . In particular the cost of future treatment and how you would go about claiming for such a loss, considering that it may not have happened yet. If you have been injured through clinical negligence, such as a broken limb not being treated properly, or through an accident that was caused by someone else's negligence, such as a car accident, then there is a high probability that you will require further medical treatment in order to get yourself back to full health, or as close to full health as possible depending on the severity of your injury. Personal Injury Medical Treatment That medical treatment can take months or even years to be complete, and there is always a chance that there will be long-term medical care for the foreseeable future, such as check-up every six months with a specialist for the rest of your life. Claims for fut

Statute of Limitation: The Time Limits to Bring a Case

When an individual suffers injury in a car accident, incident on someone else's property, or due to the neglect of another individual, he or she may face a lengthy recovery time. Serious injuries can severely disrupt a person's life, requiring hospitalization, loss of wages and work time, and rehabilitation. Medical bills can pile up on the individual and he or she may face serious financial difficulty following the incident. Under The "statute of limitations," any lawsuit arising from an accident or injury must be filed within a certain time limit or the injured person's legal claim will be barred and his or her right to sue will be lost forever. Every state has enacted its own statute of limitations, requiring any personal injury suit be filed in court within a set time after the incident or injury. The specific limit prescribed by each state ranges from one year (in Kentucky and Tennessee) to six years (in Maine and North Dakota). Different Ti

Personal Injury: First Thing to do When Filing an Insurance Claim

According to personal injury law the person who has been a victim or survivor for death, harm or injury will get compensation. The damage here might be physical damage, emotional, or both.The time just after you have been injured in a slip and fall or accident can often be a confusing and stressful. First an foremost, look after your health. But when you are ready, you can begin thinking about pursuing a personal injury claim for your injuries. Here are some frequently asked questions about the first steps in a personal injury claim. I was hurt in a car accident. What should I do first? As mentioned above, the first thing that you should always do after being injured in an accident to look after your health. However, if you have already done this, then there are a number of steps that you can take that will help preserve your right to file a claim for your personal injuries. These steps are valid in most situations and there is no "right" order to take (note: if