Personal Injury
Independent Medical Exams in Personal Injury Cases: What You Need to Know
An IME is an evaluation by a doctor hired by the insurance company. Courts can order IMEs under Georgia's O.C.G.A.…
Personal Injury
Personal Injury
Resolving a Personal Injury Claim Through Mediation
There are other ways to resolve a personal injury claim besides going to court. For example, you may be able…
Factors to Consider Before Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit
How does an attorney decide if it makes sense to file a lawsuit? What questions might he or she seek…
Common Reasons Why Personal Injury Claims May Be Delayed
The reasons an injury claim stalls — some ordinary, some tactical — and what actually moves a delayed claim forward.
What Should I Expect During the Discovery Process in my Personal Injury Case?
What discovery involves in an injury case — documents, interrogatories, depositions — and how long it usually takes.
How a Liability Waiver May Affect Your Ability to File a Lawsuit After an Injury
Signing a liability waiver does not always end your right to sue. When waivers hold up after an injury, and…
What is the Role of an Expert Witness in an Injury Claim?
It may be necessary to find a witness to help validate different aspects of a case, such as the value…
How Your Choice of Lawyer May Impact Your Personal Injury Claim
What actually distinguishes personal injury lawyers — trial record, case experience, communication — and what to ask before signing.
When Do Personal Injury Claims End Up in Court?
Most injury claims settle without a trial. What makes a case the exception, and what going to court actually involves.
The Importance of Following the Doctor’s Orders After an Accident
Why following your doctor's instructions after an accident matters as much legally as medically, and what non-compliance costs.