Georgia Personal Injury Legal Questions

What insurance comes into play depends on what party is at fault for the accident. If the collision is the other driver's fault, the fact that you don't have insurance may not affect your bodily injury liability claim. Phone a personal injury attorney specialist to sort out your individual situation. There may be important facts that you didn't mention in your question that may affect you. An attorney who works fulltime with personal injury cases would know what questions are important to ask you.... Read Answer

As you probably know, the minimum age in Georgia that you could contract for settlement of your bodily injury claim is 18. Until you reach that age, your parents are your legal guardians & have the power to settle your case & use the funds (in their discretion) on your behalf. In my view, the only way you could keep the funds is if your claim is not settled until you reach 18. If things are delayed until your 18th birthday, contact the insurance adjuster yourself & request that she deal with you at that point, rather than your parents.... Read Answer

Yes, you can. The at fault driver's auto insurance will indemnify the driver for whatever she owes you, up to the policy limits. In addition to claiming payment for your medical bills and your child's pain and suffering, you may also claim punitive damages, or "punishment damages," due to the at fault driver being under the influence when the wreck occurred.... Read Answer

In most cases, liability for that accident would be against the employer. Two questions I would ask, did the parents have any connection to the Incident? And can it be argued that the accident might have been intentional? Also, please note that at age 18, one is considered an adult in Georgia.... Read Answer

State Farm can do anything they want, unless there is an Order from a court otherwise. They especially attempt to do unpredictable things when there is not an attorney involved. If you are hurt, it is to your advantage to at least talk to an attorney specializing in this area of law, before accepting a settlement offer.... Read Answer

If I understand your facts, it looks like you have a case against the person who drove off with the gas nozzle, for sure. Since you may not know who that person is, & that may not be an insured event under his motor vehicle policy, that probably doesn't help. Whether you have a case against the gas station depends on many facts, that will not become clear until a thorough investigation. It is usually difficult to obtain a lawyer to help you with this type case unless your damages (severity of your injury) is catastrophic.... Read Answer

It is the insured (owner taking out the insurance) that excludes drivers, not the insurance company. Georgia law has held that this can be done & courts enforce the exclusion. Georgia law generally holds that in this situation, it is your uninsured motorist coverage or collision coverage that would be applicable.... Read Answer

It is VERY important that every work injury, no matter how slight, be reported to the appropriate supervisor or management personnel.  I strongly recommend that your son immediately report EVERY injury arising out of this incident, both physical AND psychological, and request immediate medical attention.  If the employer refuses, he should get help from an experienced workers compensation attorney right away. MORGAN & MORGAN ATTORNEYS AT LAW, P.C. IS LOCATED IN ATHENS, GEORGIA.  WE HAVE MORE THAN 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE HELPING PEOPLE WITH WORK-RELATED INJURIES, BANKRUPTCY AND DEBT RELIEF, SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY, AND OTHER LEGAL PROBLEMS.  VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.MORGANLAWYERS.COM OR CALL (706)548-7070.  ... Read Answer

Most cruise lines have a forum selection clause in their travel documents mandating that the traveller agrees to litigate any personal injury dispute in the state of Florida..Most courts have upheld these clauses as legally binding. If said clause does specify that, it would be a good idea to contact a Florida lawyer ASAP......sorry to hear about this unfortunate incident...good luck... Read Answer

I am so sorry to hear about your fall. As you stated you sustained a broken elbow and several other injuries, I am sure that you are experiencing a great deal of pain. Unfortunately, your experience is not uncommon. I practice personal injury law in Atlanta and have handled similar cases against Home Depot. While you can represent yourself against the insurance company, it is almost never in your best interest to do so. The insurance company has an army of lawyers to protect their interests. Don't you deserve an experienced attorney to protect your interests? The goal of the insurance company is to devalue your claim as much as possible. Ideally, Home Depot would be liable but it must first be proven that they did not take ordinary care to maintain a premises. I encourage you to continue seeking medical treatment for your injuries. If you do not have medical insurance, an attorney may be able to help you see a doctor with no out of pocket expense. For example, I have been able to arrange for my clients to obtain medical treatment at no cost to them. The providers treat my clients with the understanding that the client will reimburse them once the case either settles or we win at trial. I would also encourage you to speak with a personal injury attorney about a possible claim against Home Depot. Whenever you are injured as a result of another person’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for (1) medical bills, (2) lost wages for missed work, (3) pain and suffering, (4) any permanent injury or disfigurement, and (5) inconvenience and loss of enjoyment of life. The store's only goal is to settle your case for the smallest amount of money possible. Remember – Home Depot has many attorneys to represent its interests. Without an attorney to represent your interests, you are at a disadvantage. The sooner you find an attorney who can represent you and begin an investigation, the better. Either way you need to make a decision soon so that Home Depot's evidence does not "disappear." Personally, I meet with all of my clients for free and you would only pay for my services if you were awarded a settlement. In the meantime, please do not speak with any store representative, in person or over the phone, without an attorney present. The Home Depot's risk managers and claims adjusters are trained to minimize the damages an injured party can claim and may try to get you to admit fault. Good luck, and I hope you feel better soon.... Read Answer