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Personal injury is a legal term for any injury to an individual
caused by another person’s negligent, careless or intentional
actions. We generally think of personal injuries as injuries
to the body only. However, a personal injury isn’t limited
just to one’s body, it can also be emotional, financial
or something intangible, like diminished quality of life or
the loss of care and affection of a loved one. In fact,
most personal injury lawsuits claim more than one type of
injury. For example, in an auto accident lawsuit, the plaintiff
may claim damages for physical injuries from the collision,
financial damages from car repairs, lost wages, pain and suffering,
and a diminished quality of life due to the wrongful death
of a loved one killed in the accident. Under Georgia law,
a person can recover for personal injuries caused by:
- Negligence – reckless
or careless conduct by another person who fails to use ordinary
care in his actions
- Intentional misconduct
-- actions that may or may not be crimes but which cause
a serious injury
- Strict liability – usually
liability imposed on a manufacturer or seller of a defective
and unreasonably dangerous product
Hiring a Georgia personal injury
attorney
Under Georgia law, people who have suffered a personal injury
are entitled to recover money damages from those who caused
their injuries. The amount obtained in damages can pay medical
and other bills, provide income for people who have been disabled
due to their injuries, provide a future income for those who
may never return to work, and compensate people for physical
and emotional pain and suffering they have endured. It may
also expose illegal or unethical behavior by individuals and
companies, bring public pressure to change or stop their damaging
behavior, and prevent similar incidents in the future. In
some cases, a jury may decide to award punitive damages --
payments to an accident victim which are meant to punish reckless
and negligent conduct by the defendant.
Dozier Law Group focuses its practice on helping people who
have suffered serious personal injuries obtain the maximum
compensation allowed by law. Our Atlanta personal injury lawyers
have obtained significant recoveries for injury victims caused
by large corporations, irresponsible drivers and other careless
parties. Through intense case preparation and effort, we position
our clients’ cases for the best possible result, whether
through a negotiated settlement or a jury verdict.
If you, a family member or a loved one have been injured by
the careless or negligent acts of others, and you’re
considering a personal injury lawsuit, you probably have a
number of questions and concerns. For this reason, Dozier
Law Group offers free consultations. We are here for one reason:
to protect your interests. Rest assured, the insurance companies
and corporations have an army of attorneys at their disposal
to protect theirs. Call (404) 949-5600 to speak directly with
Managing Principal Brad Dozier, an experienced and dedicated
personal injury attorney, or
. We encourage you not to delay seeking legal representation,
as personal injury cases must be brought within the statute
of limitations and can be lost forever if not pursued timely.
Personal
Injury | Auto
Accidents | Trucking
Accidents | Motorcycle
Accidents
Premises
Liability | Product
Liability | Wrongful
Death
Dozier Law Group represents clients in and around the Atlanta
metro area, including Alpharetta, Fairburn, Roswell, Sandy
Springs, Decatur, Lithonia, Druid Hills, Dunwoody, Tucker,
Marietta, Smyrna, Vinings, Duluth, Acworth, Fayetteville,
Marietta, Kennesaw, Lawrenceville, Norcross, Chamblee, Snellville,
Woodstock, Gainesville, Morrow, Carrollton, College Park,
Peachtree City, Riverdale, Newnan, Conyers, Covington, Canton,
Milton, John's Creek, Stockbridge, McDonough, Douglasville and other cities throughout the state of Georgia.
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