A parent in Georgia generally can pursue the child's medical expenses as part of the parent's own claim, separate from the child's claim for the injury itself. Because parents are...
A dispute over an attorney's fee has several recognized paths in Georgia, starting with the written agreement and the lawyer's own explanation and extending, if needed, to an independent fee-dispute...
In most Georgia contingency-fee injury cases, the law firm advances the upfront costs and is reimbursed later out of any recovery. The client usually pays nothing out of pocket as...
For an injury that happens during a visit to Georgia, Georgia's substantive law normally decides the central questions of fault and damages. The injured person's home state usually does not...
Insurance limits often set the practical ceiling on what an injured person can collect, regardless of how a case might be valued on paper. A claim can be worth a...
Yes. Under the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct, a contingency fee must be set out in a writing signed by the client. The writing requirement exists so the client knows,...
A driver who slides on black ice while crossing a Georgia bridge is not automatically excused, because bridges and overpasses freeze before the surrounding roadway and a careful driver is...
A child under 18 cannot bring a lawsuit in their own name in Georgia. Because minors lack the legal capacity to sue, an adult must act for them, and the...
A crash caused by a farm truck during harvest season usually involves more than the person behind the wheel. Responsibility can reach the driver, the farm or business that owns...
The choice between a lump sum and periodic payments depends on an individual's financial needs, discipline, and circumstances, and Georgia law does not dictate one answer. Each option carries trade-offs,...