All Georgia employers with more than three employees are required to provide workers’ compensation insurance for their employees. Therefore, if you are injured on the job in Georgia, you will likely be covered by workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation pays benefits for injured workers while they are recovering from injuries. This blog discusses how workers’ compensation […]
A tort is a wrongful act by one party that harms someone else, resulting in legal liability. Legal scholars divide torts into three types based on the intention behind the act–intentional torts, negligent torts, and strict liability torts. The method of proof and the consequences differ among these three types of torts. The Sandy Springs […]
It can take a lot of bargaining to reach a personal injury settlement. Even then, the amount that appears in the agreement will be more than the amount that will eventually appear in your bank account. How much less? That depends on several factors. The Gross Settlement The median personal injury settlement is only about […]
The 30-acre Atlanta Botanical Garden opened in 1976 after being incorporated as a private non-profit corporation. The Garden is located in Midtown Atlanta next to Piedmont Park. It encompasses the Dr. A. Leslie Stephens Memorial Bonsai Garden, which is now the Japanese Garden. The Garden negotiated a 50-year lease with the city in 1980. The […]
You may be confused about your options if you receive notice in the mail that you are being called for jury duty. Is it possible to get out of jury duty? And, if so, how do you go about this process? Your personal injury attorneys can explain the rules and process. What Is Jury Duty? […]
If you’re injured at work, car accident, or by some other means, your first thought is probably about your recovery. Will you be out of work, and if so, how long? Will you be able to cover your medical bills and pay your mortgage or rent? While these concerns are valid, you shouldn’t have to […]
You might have suffered injuries due to a car accident, a slip and fall accident, a truck accident, or some other cause. You likely qualify for compensation when you suffer an injury due to someone else’s wrongful conduct. In some cases, a workers’ compensation claim is appropriate. In most cases, however, you need to file […]
