Author: Frances Badayos
Wrongful Death vs. Survival Action Claims in Georgia: What Athens Families Should Know
The short answer: After a fatal accident in Georgia, two separate claims may be available, and understanding the difference between …
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Parking Lot Accidents in Georgia: Who Is Liable?
The short answer: Fault in a Georgia parking lot accident usually falls on the driver who failed to exercise reasonable …
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How Is Your Average Weekly Wage Calculated for a Workers’ Comp Claim in Georgia?
The short answer: In Georgia, your average weekly wage (AWW) is usually one-thirteenth of the total wages you earned during …
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Third-Party Claims in Athens Workers’ Comp Cases: How to Recover More Than Basic Benefits
Workers’ compensation is usually your only claim against your employer, but when someone other than your employer or a co-worker …
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Diminished Value Claims After a Car Accident in Georgia: What Athens Drivers Should Know
Even after a full repair, your car is usually worth less than it was before the wreck, all because it …
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Can You Sue for Emotional Distress After an Accident in Athens?
The short answer: In Georgia, you usually cannot sue for emotional distress on its own after an ordinary accident. Under …
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How an IME Can Affect Your Workers’ Comp Claim in Athens, GA
If you’re recovering from a job injury in Athens and the insurance company has scheduled you for an independent medical …
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What Is Vocational Rehabilitation in Your Athens Workers’ Compensation Case, and Should You Accept It?
If you’ve been injured at work and your doctor says you cannot return to your previous job, the idea of …
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Georgia’s Comparative Negligence Law and How It Affects Athens Car Accident Claims
If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Athens, one of the first things you’ll hear from the insurance …
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