Personal Injury

Personal injury can be a lot of different type cases. Many are not obvious. Sometimes it is difficult for people to recognize other people may have responsibility for their injury. For instance, you are driving at night and your car makes a strange sound. You stop in an empty parking lot of a shopping center and get out to check. Suddenly, you are approached and shot by a criminal who runs away. Your life is changed forever. However, the owners of the shopping center are very aware that gang activity, robberies and drug deals are happening regularly in their parking lot at night. There have been prior incidents, well known to the owners. Despite this knowledge, they have taken no action to provide any type of security. In Georgia, there are many cases with similar facts where the victim has recovered money damages against the property owner for failure to keep their premises safe.

Here is a sampling of other type incidents which can be personal injury cases: Injury from defective products, Injuries from fires or explosions, Burn injuries, Broken bone injuries, Motorcycle accidents, Boating accidents, Spinal injuries, Nursing home negligence, Sexual assault, Day care abuse, Dog bites, Pedestrian injuries, Bicycle injuries, Shootings, Drunk driving accidents, Distracted driving (cell phone) accidents, Slip and fall.

Of course, there are many more type incidents which may involve personal injury liability. Often, the responsible party will vehemently deny any responsibility for your injury. Sometimes they will blame you! So, if you have been hurt, it would be wise to consult with an attorney.