09

Apr

The Difference Between Invitees, Licensees, and Trespassers

When someone is injured while on an owner's property, they can often be held accountable for any damages. This is because they would be at fault due to premises liability. Georgia premises liability laws state that a property owner is responsible for keeping and maintaining...

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09

Apr

Cosmetic Surgery Lawyers

Cosmetic surgeons have the same obligations to their patients as other medical professionals. This includes performing the procedures according to safety standards. Unfortunately, cosmetic surgeries do not always go as planned. The consequences of botched cosmetic procedures, suc...

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09

Apr

How to Prepare for a Deposition as a Client

It can be unnerving to come up with the proper responses to the questions by the plaintiff's attorney. It can require some preparation to face such a situation. According to civil procedure law, both parties can obtain information from the other party to support their claim...

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04

Mar

How to Prove Fault in a Slip and Fall Injury

Slip and fall injuries are common, but the lawsuits can be a challenge to prove in court. It's important to know the evidence and proof needed to make a solid case and get you the compensation you deserve. At Turnbull, Moak & Pendergrass, our team is here to provide guidan...

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Category: Personal Injury

09

Apr

Pain and Suffering in Georgia

Pain and suffering is a type of non-economic damage in a personal injury claim. It's considered non-economic because there are no receipts nor medical bills that can be used to prove you’ve suffered pain and suffering in a Georgia personal injury lawsuit. Pain and suf...

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09

Apr

Average Settlement for Car Accident in Georgia

If you've been an injury victim in a car accident, at no fault of your own, you have the right to seek damages in the state of Georgia. These damages allow you to recover compensation for medical costs due to serious injuries, physical therapy, lost wages, property damage...

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04

Mar

Alcohol & Drug-Related Injury Cases & the Constantly Developing Area of Toxicology Admissibility

The area of toxicology admissibility is a complicated legal issue that comes in personal injury cases time and time again. Sometimes, when a court takes biological samples, like blood or urine samples, as evidence, it can raise more problems than they solve. It's become k...

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Category: Personal Injury

04

Mar

Assumption of Risk and How it Affects a Personal Injury Case

When seeking legal help for your accident, whether it be work-related or otherwise, you'll most likely hear your legal team refer to the “assumption of risk. ” The assumption of risk will come up in your case when discussing who is liable for the damages. At Tur...

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Category: Personal Injury

09

Apr

Bicycle Helmet Laws in Georgia

Georgia is a biker and bicycle-friendly state, with several laws protecting riders' rights; however, some roads can be dangerous to ride on. In addition, you never know when you will encounter a reckless driver. Therefore, it is best to wear a helmet to protect yourself fro...

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09

Apr

Fatal Car Accidents Georgia

According to reports, the rate of fatal car accidents in the U. S. increased by more than 10 percent in 2021, resulting in 42,915 car accident-related deaths. According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, car accidents are a leading cause of hospitalization. You can visit ...

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