Being injured is an unfortunate part of our daily reality. People get hurt every day, and they often incur big medical bills while other areas of their lives also suffer. If you were injured in an accident that you believe someone else caused, that person should be held responsible. Our legal team can help you get justice.
A personal injury claim inherently involves some sort of bodily harm. Accidents and injuries our office has handled and can assist you with include work-related accidents, car and bicycle accidents, and injuries caused by defective products or consumer goods. Damages in your case may include non-economic and economic losses, and the court might award punitive damages to punish the defendant in certain cases. While some plaintiffs try to handle their claims on their own, this is usually not a good idea. The law is extremely complex, and you should hire an attorney to look out for your best interests in the courtroom.
Contact our Georgia personal injury attorneys at Rice Law by calling (470) 287-3070 and get a free claims review to start your case.
How Do I Know if I Experienced a Personal Injury in Redan, GA?
Personal injury law can be a bit confusing because it is so broad. All sorts of accidents and injuries are considered personal injury claims, and they may be governed by different laws depending on how they occurred. Generally, personal injury claims must involve some kind of bodily harm. If you were not physically harmed, you might not have a personal injury claim. Below are just a few of the cases our personal injury attorneys have experience with.
Accidents at Work
People are injured at work all the time, and employers often try to dissuade injured workers from speaking to attorneys or taking legal action. You might be injured in a simple slip-and-fall accident on a wet floor or the stairs. You might have been hurt by heavy machinery if you worked in a factory or on a construction site. Your employer and possibly others might be responsible for the accident, and we can help you sue for damages.
Car and Bike Accidents
Some of the most frequently cited causes of injuries are vehicles. Car accidents are very common, and injuries can be quite serious if collisions are severe. Mild to moderate injuries like broken bones or whiplash are common, but severe injuries like brain damage or spinal injuries are also possible and often take a significant toll on victims’ lives.
Many victims of car crashes are not even driving. Bike riders are frequently struck by negligent drivers. Since bike riders are not protected within an enclosed vehicle, they are highly susceptible to severe injuries. Be sure to get the personal information of the negligent driver who hit you, as we need it to hold them accountable.
Faulty Products and Goods
Some people are hurt because a product they recently purchased malfunctioned. For example, maybe you used a new circular saw on a home renovation project when the tool malfunctioned, and the blade badly lacerated you. Many such accidents happen because products are defective when they arrive to the consumer or are so poorly designed that they are unsafe to use. You can sue the manufacturer of the defective item in addition to various others in the chain of sale, such as negligent retailers who failed to check if the product was safe for use.
Damages Available in Redan, GA Personal Injury Cases
Damages represent what you lost because of your accident, as well as painful personal experiences. Some damages are based on how much money they cost, while others are based on how they impact your overall life. Your damages must be evaluated before we file the case, so it is best to meet with a lawyer about your case as soon as possible.
Compensatory Damages
Compensatory damages are designed to make up for the things you have lost, be they money or something more subjective. Compensatory damages are divided into two broad categories: economic and non-economic losses.
Economic losses are measured in money. If you had to spend money as a result of your personal injuries, that money should be repaid to you in the form of financial compensation. For example, hospital bills, property damage, lost income if you cannot return to work, and more might be claimed as substantial economic damages. Keep track of your costs and expenses after the accident, as we need this information to make sure all your economic damages are included.
Non-economic injuries are harder to assess because they often do not involve monetary costs. However, that does not mean they do not take a significant toll in other ways. You might claim pain, emotional suffering, humiliation, and other painful experiences as part of your non-economic damages. If your injuries lead to the loss of enjoyment of certain aspects of your life, that should also be accounted for. Since these damages are highly subjective, the jury usually has the final say on how much compensation is warranted.
Punitive Damages
When a defendant is found to have caused injuries in a way that is downright shocking or causes outrage, courts might be inclined to award punitive damages. These damages serve as a financial penalty for the defendant. According to O.C.G.A. § 51-12-5.1(b), punitive damages may be available if the defendant caused your injuries through malice, oppression, fraud, wantonness, or a severe lack of care that raises a presumption that the defendant did not care about the consequences of their actions. Punitive damages tend to be rare, but if they are available, they might be significant.
Get Help Now From Our Redan, GA Personal Injury Attorneys
Contact our personal injury attorneys at Rice Law by calling (470) 287-3070 and get a free claims review to start your case.