Personal injury lawsuits are common in civil litigation, mainly because there are a million ways that people get hurt every day. You crave a great deli sandwich, so you go to the grocery store. By the entrance, there is one of those water cooler bottle refill stations and it is leaking. You walk by … [Read more...] about Navigating a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Getting the Most from Your Personal Injury Claim
You were injured in a car accident, and now you are filing a lawsuit against the driver that hit you. You need your personal injury case to pay out as much as possible, since you need a new car and have all of these medical bills to pay. This is a situation that people find themselves in every day. … [Read more...] about Getting the Most from Your Personal Injury Claim
Know Your Rights: Personal Injury Claims
An unexpected injury is something that everyone fears, but most people are not prepared for. You may have insurance, but that may not be enough to help you with the cost of your recovery. Under Georgia law, you have the right to sue the person responsible for your injuries. There are certain … [Read more...] about Know Your Rights: Personal Injury Claims
What Constitutes “Resisting Arrest” in Dalton, GA?
Everyone has seen this incident play out: a man standing idly by and not doing anything of note when the police walk up and arrest him. The man continues to stand there, surprised and alarmed, when an officer tries to put him in handcuffs. Suddenly, he is on the ground with several officers holding … [Read more...] about What Constitutes “Resisting Arrest” in Dalton, GA?
Can Social Media Posts Be Used As Evidence in Georgia Court Cases?
Social media is one of the greatest inventions of the last 100 years. Not only can you share your life with more people than ever, but you can also keep a digital photo album of your experiences. Talking with people around the world can be fun, but the legal implications of social media accounts are … [Read more...] about Can Social Media Posts Be Used As Evidence in Georgia Court Cases?
Dalton Lawyer Helps Clients Injured at Work
Dalton, Georgia and the surrounding area has significant employment and along with work can unfortunately come work injuries. Joshua Smith is a local Dalton lawyer who helps folks injured on the job. Being injured at work can be minor or devastating. In some cases, a work-related injury may be … [Read more...] about Dalton Lawyer Helps Clients Injured at Work
Bit by a Dog – Can I Sue?
Pet owners are responsible for their pets at all times. Among the many responsibilities of pet owners is to keep their pets, including dogs, from hurting other people. In Georgia (GC 51-2-7), there are specific laws that deal with liability of the owner or keeper of animals (which includes … [Read more...] about Bit by a Dog – Can I Sue?
Dalton Personal Injury Attorney On Compassion For Clients
Joshua J. Smith is a personal injury attorney here in Dalton, the county seat of Whitfield County, in the northwestern part of Georgia. When folks are injured in the work place or in a car accident or really any situation that is not their fault, the resulting injury and its effect can be … [Read more...] about Dalton Personal Injury Attorney On Compassion For Clients
