No one ever expects that they will be in an accident let alone suffer injuries. However, accidents happen every day, and most people do not understand what their rights are for recovering their losses.
If you or someone you love suffered injuries because of the negligence of another person, you have the right to hold the at-fault person responsible for your losses. An Acworth personal injury lawyer can examine the details of your case and help you understand your legal options for recovering compensation for your losses. They can also gather evidence to build a strong case, pursuing damages for your injuries.
The team at the Ghai Law Firm has worked on many personal injury accident cases, from car accident claims to slip and fall cases, and we are proud of our results. We understand how overwhelming these cases can be, especially if you are still trying to heal from your injuries. We will be by your side every step of the way, taking the burden off your shoulders. For a free, no-risk review of your personal injury case, contact the Ghai Law Firm today at (770) 792-1000.
Types of Personal Injury Accidents
There are several personal injury accidents that could have been caused by another person or party, including:
Car Accidents
A car accident is a common type of personal injury accident, probably the most common. According to the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, Georgia saw 1,504 traffic accident-related deaths in 2018. In many cases, distractions created by cellphone usage while behind the wheel turned out to be a major cause of those fatalities.
Medical Error
We like to think that we are always in the best hands with our doctors, but the truth is that medical professionals make mistakes just like everyone else. However, many are still surprised to learn that medical errors are the third-leading cause of death in the U.S. According to Johns Hopkins University patient safety experts, over 250,000 deaths each year are the result of medical errors.
Dog Bites
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 38% of homes in the U.S. have one or more dogs. It should not be surprising then that dog bites are a common occurrence. While many dog bites are not overly serious, when they are, they do require medical attention. Even when the bite itself is not severe, it can carry the transmission of a possible infection or disease for the victim.
Slip and Fall Accidents
Fall accidents are extremely common, especially among older adults aged 65 and above. According to the CDC, falls among this age group are the number one cause of injury-related deaths. While falls are often entirely accidental, if your loved one’s fall was caused by the negligence of another party, such as a poorly lit hallway, spills that were not wiped up in a store, or other factors, you have the right to hold the property owner or manager responsible.
These are just a few of the many possible types of personal injury accidents that can be caused by someone else’s negligence. An Acworth personal injury lawyer can help you investigate your accident and build a strong case to pursue compensation for your losses. For a free, no-obligation case evaluation, contact the Ghai Law Firm today at (770) 792-1000.
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Proving Fault in a Personal Injury Accident
Accidents often happen because one or more parties was carless. However, to prove that the party was negligent, four elements must exist:
- Legal duty: the defendant must have owed a legal duty to the plaintiff to provide a duty of care. For example, a store manager owes a duty of care to customers to wipe up any spills right away when they are noticed and put up a sign if the floor is slippery.
- Breach of duty: a breach of duty must have occurred. Using the same store example, if a manager noticed a spill but decided to take care of it later, and then a customer slipped and fell, a breach of duty occurred.
- Injury: the plaintiff must have suffered some sort of injury as a result of the accident.
- Causation: the plaintiff must prove that their injuries were a direct result of the breach of duty. While causation can be easy to prove in some cases, such as a slip and fall accident, it can be more challenging in other cases, such as medical malpractice.
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Negligence Laws in Georgia
Under the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) § 51-11-7, the state follows a modified comparative fault system and has a fault threshold of 50 percent. That means that you can still recover damages even if you are partially at fault for the accident as long as you are not more than 49 percent responsible. If you are 50 percent or more liable, you are barred from recovering any amount of compensation. It is also important to keep in mind that any amount you are awarded will be reduced by the degree to which you are liable.
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Types of Recoverable Damages
There are many types of damages that you could recover as a result of your accident, including:
- Medical costs like hospital stays, ambulance rides, surgical procedures, medications, doctor’s examinations, and physical therapy
- Past and future wages
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Emotional distress
- Out-of-pocket costs
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How an Acworth Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help
A lawyer with experience working on personal injury cases can help by:
- Gathering evidence for your case, including police reports, video footage if available, and eyewitness statements
- Calculating the total value of your case, including non-economic losses like pain and suffering
- Communicating on your behalf with all liable parties, so you never have to worry about saying something that could be later held against you
- Negotiating for an agreeable settlement
- Pursuing compensation at trial if a fair settlement cannot be reached
For a free consultation or to have our team get to work on your case right away, contact the Ghai Law Firm today at (770) 792-1000.
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