When you’re injured in an accident, it wreaks havoc on your life. You suffer physically, of course, but there are also other detriments to your life, like emotional trauma and destruction of property. It can be an incredibly overwhelming experience. Once you assess the damage, you may wonder if there is a way to get financial restitution. You can, of course, file a personal injury claim to seek compensation. But if you do, you will need to have solid proof that your injuries were caused directly by the incident. This is known as the burden of proof, and it’s on you. In a Court Case, Here is Your Burden of Proof The following four criteria must be met to meet the legal burden of proof: 1.   Duty of care: This means that the involved party was responsible for remaining harmless in their actions. 2.   Breach of duty: This…

Accidents happen every day, and you may be left wondering what to do next. You could be entitled to compensation for medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering if you've been injured. How much could you claim? This article discusses how personal injury claims are calculated, what type of compensation you might expect, and how to get the most out of your claim. How to Calculate Your Personal Injury Settlement Amount There are a few different ways to calculate the value of your personal injury. One way is to use the multiplier method. This method multiplies your medical expenses by a number between 1 and 5, considering the severity of your injuries. For example, if your medical expenses are $10,000 and you use a multiplier of 4, your settlement would be $40,000. A second way to calculate the value of a personal injury settlement is to use the per…

A personal injury case is a legal dispute in which one party claims physical or psychological injury due to another party's willful negligence or actions. The injured party usually seeks compensation for medical and hospital bills, pain and suffering, lost income or employment, and other damages suffered that were directly caused by the injury. Experienced attorneys handle personal injury cases, which may involve negotiations between parties, insurance companies, or even a formal trial. Such cases often result from negligence, product defects, intentional harmful acts, or medical malpractice. To prove a party’s liability and seek compensation, the injured party must prove that another person or entity's negligence or deliberate actions caused their injury. Depending on the severity of injuries and the ability to prove the case, the injured party could be entitled to compensation for medical costs, lost salary, pain and suffering, and related damages. If the injury was caused by…

If a government worker hits you with a car in Georgia, you may have grounds to sue the government entity that employs them. This type of legal action is a suit against the government, called a "tort claim" under Georgia law. Generally, if a government worker causes an accident through their negligence or by behaving recklessly, the injured party may be able to pursue damages from the state or other government agency that employs them. The first step is to hire an experienced attorney to help you understand your rights as a victim of negligence. City Vehicles And Public Property It is essential to determine if the city vehicle or driver was at fault for your accident and how much responsibility they had in causing it. If the driver of the vehicle was on the job, meaning they were acting in their official capacity as a city employee, then there…

Victims of another's negligent acts often face significant financial and emotional hardships. Those injured because of a person's carelessness frequently incur considerable medical expenses. They can lose opportunities to work as they recover, or the injury could cause permanent disability. Accidents can also take an emotional toll on victims who experience pain, suffering, or disfigurement. Because the financial and personal costs of negligence can be great, Georgia law protects the rights of personal injury victims to obtain monetary compensation from those responsible for the adverse incidents. Individuals can receive economic damages for the burden of financial loss and non-economic damages for the intangible, emotional consequences. In cases where the careless person's conduct was particularly severe, victims can also recover punitive damages, a financial penalty to the person responsible. Georgia Personal Injury Lawyer People who suffer an injury due to another's negligence deserve compensation. At Dozier Law Firm, LLC, Georgia's leading…

If you've suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI), you may have questions about how the injury will affect your future. TBIs can result in long-term side effects, including memory loss, chronic headaches, and cognitive difficulties. You may also be wondering what kind of compensation you can expect to receive if you decide to pursue legal action against the other driver. Defining Traumatic Brain Injury A traumatic brain injury is an injury that occurs when s sudden trauma causes damage to the brain, resulting in long-term disability or death. The severity of this type of injury will depend on whether it is a closed or open traumatic brain injury. Open Traumatic Brain Injuries Open traumatic brain injury is a serious medical condition that can result from a car accident. It happens when the skull is fractured and the brain tissue is exposed. This type of injury can be life-threatening, but it…

After you have been injured in an accident, hiring an attorney can be an intimidating process. You'll need to find an attorney who practices the type of law that applies to your case. Then you'll have to determine which one will advocate for your rights the best. Finally, you will have to trust them. For anyone, depending on someone they just met can be challenging. Anything you tell or show your attorney must remain with them. Understanding this attorney-client privilege can help you feel more comfortable trusting your attorney. As dedicated personal injury attorneys, the attorneys at Dozier Law can help you. Call 888-239-2129 to schedule your risk-free confidential consultation, or visit us online today. What Is Attorney-Client Privilege? The attorney-client privilege is one of the oldest privileges recognized today, dating back to the 16th century. Since then, rules have solidified attorney-client privilege as law and outlined specific characteristics of…

Have you or a loved one recently suffered an injury? Was another’s negligence, recklessness, or intentional harm to blame for what happened? If a business, individual, or even a government agency is at fault for your injuries and you are considering suing them for compensation, there are a few things you must be sure not to do if you want to protect the value of your case. This article will explain some common mistakes made by people injured and hoping to receive compensation from those responsible for their harm. If you or a family member is a victim of an injury caused by another’s actions or inactions, the attorneys at Dozier Law are always here to listen to your story and to help you pursue both justice and any and all compensation that you’re owed. Mistake #1 – Failing To Seek Medical Attention In Georgia, many personal injury lawsuits hinge…

Attending the first meeting with an attorney after you or a loved one has been hurt in an accident can seem like an intimidating task at first. Know that we want you to feel completely comfortable working with us. The attorneys at Dozier Law strive to use easy-to-understand language when speaking with clients instead of using confusing legal jargon. But, there are occasions when we may need to use legal language, so you might be interested in becoming familiar with some of the terms that may come up during your free consultation. This article explains some of the most common legal terms relating to your personal injury case. Please don't be afraid to ask if you do not understand something at any time during your communications with our attorneys or anyone in your office. We would never expect anyone but attorneys to understand legal jargon as a matter of course.…

If you’ve been injured and you are considering hiring an attorney to represent you in a personal injury lawsuit, you may be wondering how you will pay them for their time and effort. You know that you’ll need an attorney’s help to seek rightful compensation, but what if you don’t have the funds to pay them up front? Given that you’ve recently been injured, chances are that you’re grappling with medical bills and the impacts of taking time away from work. If you can’t afford retainer fees right now, can you still hire an experienced personal injury attorney? The good news is that many personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee basis. Embracing a contingency fee model means that your attorney will only get paid if you’re awarded compensation. The lawyers at Dozier Law work on a contingency basis when handling injury cases. We can assist you with navigating…