Georgia Injury Laws

Georgia injury laws are designed to protect people from the negligence of individuals, governments and corporations. They also provide compensation for those who have been injured due to the negligence or recklessness of the party at fault. These may include accident and premises liability cases.

There are many different types of injury cases. The most common cases deal with traffic accidents. Other cases may involve workplace accidents and property accidents.

If you or a loved one has been injured as the result of another party’s negligence, it is in your best interest to hire an experienced injury lawyer. The lawyers at The Law Office of J. Lee Webb have years of experience representing clients who have suffered injuries due to auto, truck, bicycle, and pedestrian cases. We are also skilled at representing clients in premises liability cases.

While injury cases often result in a case settlement, they are also used to change the behavior of the party responsible for the accident. For example, in a premises liability case regarding a defective sidewalk or parking lot, the negligent party may be responsible for removing the hazard, thus sparing others from potential injury.

Georgia has a doctrine of comparative responsibility. This means that if the injured party is less than 50 percent responsible for the accident, he or she may be compensated for injuries. However, if the parties are equally at fault, or the injured party is more than 50 percent responsible, no compensation may be awarded. Our accident reconstruction experts will carefully investigate the scene of the accident to determine which party was at fault.

In an injury case, the injured party may be compensated for medical treatment, rehabilitation, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other economic losses. The amount of compensation is determined by the cost of current and future medical treatment and likelihood of recovery, among other factors. Our lawyers will work with the insurance company to come up with a fair settlement for you as quickly as possible.

If you are interesting in discussing Georgia injury laws, contact The Law Office of J. Lee Webb today. We will use our experience for your benefit and quickly answer your questions about your injury case.