When a life is tragically cut short due to negligence or a wrongful act, the legal system provides a path for surviving family members to seek accountability and compensation. However,
Insurance Policy Exclusion
What’s a Policy Exclusion in an Insurance Contract? A recent appeal concerned the applicability of an exclusion in an automobile liability policy. An exclusion is a clause in an insurance
What is the average settlement amount for wrongful death in Atlanta?
The Truth About Wrongful Death Settlement Averages in Atlanta The wake of a wrongful death is a time defined by immeasurable grief, emotional turmoil, and overwhelming uncertainty. Families facing this
What types of damages can be recovered in a wrongful death claim?
Beyond Grief: Understanding the Types of Damages Recoverable in a Wrongful Death Claim When a loved one is taken due to the careless, reckless, or intentional actions of another, the
How much does it cost to hire a wrongful death lawyer?
Understanding the Contingency Fee for Wrongful Death Attorneys in Atlanta When a family is reeling from the sudden, devastating loss of a loved one due to negligence, the thought of
What is the “Baseball Rule”?
What is the “Baseball Rule” in Injury Cases? In a personal injury action, a plaintiff sued the Atlanta Braves and one of its players (the “defendants”) after the plaintiff was
How Specific are the Dollar Amount Requirements in an Ante Litem Notice?
How Specific are the Dollar Amount Requirements in an Ante Litem Notice? This case involves an automobile collision involving a City of Atlanta employee in which the plaintiff was injured
Georgia’s “Eggshell Plaintiff Rule”
What’s the “Eggshell Plaintiff Rule”? A plaintiff appealed from the trial court’s denial of his motion for new trial following a judgment in an action involving a vehicle collision. The