Decatur Accident Lawyer

On this page you can find relevant information on your injury cases.  What to do after a crash is covered.  We also cover issues of medical bills, and who is at fault in similar cases.

DUI Cases in Decatur

On this page you can find information on how a drunk driver changes your cases.  If the other driver was charged with driving under the influence, then this will have a positive influence on your lawsuit or claim.

Wrongful Death Claims in Dekalb County

What to do after a loved one dies is a terrible thing to have to contemplate.  But, often this is just the situation.  Someone is not paying attention while going to fast and the accident kills someone.  What are you to do?  What are the necessary steps to take?  Who pays things like burial fees and things like this?

Griffin auto accidents

Over in Spalding County we have similar types of accidents as in Decatur, but they have the tendancy to be ever more dangerous.  Why?  The reason is the drivers in rural areas must drive longer distances, and often drive faster.  In the city of Decatur, for example, how often is the speed limit 55?  Rarely.  But in Spalding County, most of the roads have this as the speed limit.

Stockbridge Personal injury Lawyer

On this page you will find information related to Stockbridge, Georgia and Jonesboro, Georgia.  We cover some of the same topics as above, but with a slant towards Stockbridge.  We provide relevant information on the court system and what to do after an injury.

If you have been injured in a car accident, contact our office.  The insurance company may want you to think they are going to pay your bills, and will tell you so.  But the truth is, they will attempt not pay them.  Further, they will get you to close sign away your rights for future treatment and medical costs.

Georgia Car Accident Lawyer for Stockbridge, McDonough, Jonesboro, Jackson, Griffin, Forsyth, Locust Grove and Monticello, Georgia.

It is a sad day in Georgia.  Two children died in a car accident today on the way to school in Rockdale County, Georgia.  The driver of the car was a high school senior and his little sister.  The young boy was 18 years old.  His name was Karl Michael Anschutz.   She was only 14 years old.  Her name was Laura Anschutz.  The young boy was on the way to Heritage High School, and she was on the way to Davis Middle School.

It is believed that while on the way to school their car must have crossed the yellow line.  As the car crossed the yellow line, a truck was coming from the opposite direction.  It is believed the young boy swerved back into lane, went off the road, and then over-corrected.  This made is car go back into the lane of oncoming traffic.  The driver of the truck, was a male, and was injured.  He was taken to the hospital and later released.  It is unknown the extent of his injuries.

I wish the family of these children my condolences.  The family must be going through a lot.  If you know this family send them your love and prayers.

The Law Office of Joseph P. McClelland handles car accidents, auto accidents, tractor trailer accidents, car wrecks, biking injuries, pedestrian injuries and other negligence cases in McDonough, Henry County; Jackson, Butts County; Griffin, Spalding County; and Monticello, Jasper County, Georgia.

The Court held that the Constitution guarantees a right to a jury trial.  The concept is that what the jury determines is how we administer justice. (Back in the day, the plaintiff and defendant will have fight, and who won must have been right because, it was believed that the God’s hand would strike the fatal blow.)

The ruling was based on a medical malpractice case that returned a verdict of punitive damages in excess of the $250,000 punitive damages cap.  The case went through the court system to the Georgia Supreme Court.  The Court reasoned that if the legislature could come up the number $250,000, then why could they not come up with the number $1 or $10,000.  This was important to the Court that the jury make the determination.  The Court reasoned that ”the law clearly nullifies the jury’s findings of fact regarding damages and thereby undermines the jury’s basic function,” Chief Justice Hunstein wrote.

The fact that the law permits full recovery of noneconomic damages up to the “significant amount” of $350,000 is not sufficient to make it constitutional. If the Legislature may cap awards at $350,000, then it could also cap the recovery at some other figure, “perhaps $50,000, or $1,000, or even $1,” the court said.

“The very existence of the caps, in any amount, is violative of the right to trial by jury,” the decision states.

The other side failed to persuasively argue that allowing a judge to reduce a jury ward is substantially the same thing.  The Court disagreed, holding that the judge’s use is limited and  the “judicial remittitur is a carefully circumscribed power, the exercise of which is authorized only in the limited circumstance.”

The ruling is to be applied retroactively.  This is a huge thing for all claimants and plaintiff’s attorneys.

The Law Office of Joseph P. McClelland handles all types of personal injury cases such as car accidents, premises liability, worker’s compensation, intentional torts and general negligence. Contact my office at 770-775-0938.

I love dogs.  I really do, but some dogs are dangerous.   Most are not and are completely lovable.  My family growing up treated dogs as members of the family, and we all still do.  However, being attacked by a vicious dog can cause sever injuries or even death.  Young children are especially susceptible for various reasons.  For one, they can be fearless.  The other reason is that they just don’t know better yet.  In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4.7 million Americans are bitten by dogs every year.  And of those, 800,000 caused serious injuries that require medical attention and treatment.

Many times a dog bite injury may result in permanent scarring and nerve damage.  Psychological harm and fear of dogs may last beyond the actua

l injury.  One might become scared of dogs on the street or at the park.  Some may even become a little weary of their own pets.  This is truly sad.

If you were bitten by a dog, then you  may be allowed to recover under the law.  If you missed work or lost earnings because of the injury, then it may be recoverable under Georgia law.  Also, if you have medical bills or hospital bills or imaging bills, then those may be recoverable, as well.  Also, the pain and suffering, including mental anguish, may be recoverable, as well.  Also, emotional distress, disability, disfigurement, wrongful death, scarring, loss enjoyment of life. In addition, injury victims may be entitled to recover for “special” or “economic” damages related to items such as past, present and future medical bills, lost wages and future earnings, and other out-of-pocket expenses.It is important to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer to help you with your case.  If you have been bitten by a dog or attacked by an animal and suffered injuries, then contact your dog bite lawyer today for a free consultation. We make sure that you get the support you need by giving personal attention throughout your case.

Victim of a Dog Attack? Contact Me Now For a Free Evaluation of Your Legal Case.

Call me for a confidential conversation at (770) 775-0938.

Representing clients in personal injury lawsuits, auto accidents, and car wrecks in Jackson, Griffin, McDonough, Monticello, Forsyth, Barnesville, Covington, Conyers, Hampton, Stockbridge, Jonesboro, Morrow, Forest Park, Conley, Lithonia, Decatur, Atlanta, Buckhead, East Atlanta, Candler Park, Virginia Highlands, and all of Georgia as well as Butts County, Henry County, Jasper County, Lamar County, Monroe County, Spalding County, Rockdale County, Dekalb County, Clayton County, Fulton County,  and Newton County.

that your possessions and loved ones will be properly cared for with a good estate plan.  You may need a simple will or a complex trust, either way we can help.

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Power of Attorney for Financial Purposes

Living Will

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Monticello, Georgia Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Superior Court of ________County, Georgia

)
______________________,

Plaintiff )
)
vs. ) Civil Action No. ___________
)
______________________, )

Defendant )
)

DOMESTIC RELATIONS FINANCIAL AFFIDAVIT

1. AFFIANT’S NAME:_______________ Age _________

Spouse’s Name: __________________ Age _________

Date of Marriage: _____________________

Date of Separation __________________

Names and birth dates of children for whom support is to be determined in this action:

Name Date of Birth Resides with

________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________

Names and birth dates of affiant’s other children:

Name Date of Birth Resides with

________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________

2. SUMMARY OF AFFIANT’S INCOME AND NEEDS

(a) Gross monthly income (from item 3A) $ ______________

(b) Net monthly income (from item 3B) ______________

(c) Average monthly expenses (item 5A) $ ______________

Monthly payments to creditors + ______________

Total monthly expenses and payments
to creditors (item 5C) _______________

3. A. AFFIANT’S GROSS MONTHLY INCOME (complete this section or attach Child Support Schedule A)
(All income must be entered based on monthly average regardless of date of receipt.)

Salary or Wages $ ______________
ATTACH COPIES OF 2 MOST RECENT WAGE STATEMENTS

Commissions, Fees, Tips $ ______________

Income from self-employment, partnership, close corporations,
and independent contracts (gross receipts minus ordinary
and necessary expenses required to produce income)
ATTACH SHEET ITEMIZING YOUR CALCULATIONS $ ______________

Rental Income (gross receipts minus ordinary and
necessary expenses required to produce income)
ATTACH SHEET ITEMIZING YOUR CALCULATIONS $ ______________

Bonuses $ ______________

Overtime Payments $ ______________

Severance Pay $ ______________

Recurring Income from Pensions or

Retirement Plans $ ______________

Interest and Dividends $ ______________

Trust Income $ ______________

Income from Annuities $ ______________

Capital Gains $ ______________

Social Security Disability or

Retirement Benefits $ ______________

Workers’ Compensation Benefits $ ______________

Unemployment Benefits $ ______________

Judgments from Personal Injury or

Other Civil Cases $ ______________

Gifts (cash or other gifts that

can be converted to cash) $ ______________

Prizes/Lottery Winnings $ ______________

Alimony and maintenance

from persons not in this case $ ______________

Assets which are used for support of family $ ______________

Fringe Benefits

(if significantly reduce living expenses) $ ______________

Any other income (do NOT include means-tested
Public assistance, such as TANF or food stamps) $ _____________

GROSS MONTHLY INCOME $ ______________
B. Affiant’s Net Monthly Income from employment
(deducting only state and federal taxes and FICA)$ ____________

Affiant’s pay period (i.e., weekly, monthly, etc.) ___________________

Number of exemptions claimed ____________

4. ASSETS

(If you claim or agree that all or part of an asset is non-marital, indicate the non-marital portion under the appropriate spouse’s column and state the amount and the basis: pre-marital, gift, inheritance, source of funds, etc.).

Description Value Separate Asset
of the Husband Separate Asset
of the Wife Basis of the
Claim

Cash
$____________
______________
______________
______________

Stocks, bonds
$____________
______________
______________
______________

CD’s/Money Market
Accounts
$____________
______________
______________
____________________

Bank Accounts
(list each account):

_______________
$____________
______________
______________
____________________

_______________
$____________
______________
______________
____________________

_______________
$____________
______________
______________
____________________

Retirement Pensions,
401K, IRA, or
Profit Sharing

$____________

______________

______________

____________________

Money owed you:
$____________
______________
______________
____________________

Tax Refund
owed you:

$____________

______________

______________

____________________

Real Estate:

home:

debt owed:
$ ___________

$ ___________
_____________
_____________
____________________

other:

debt owed:
$____________

$ ____________
______________
______________
____________________
Automobiles/Vehicles:
Vehicle 1:

debt owed: $____________

$ ___________ ______________ ______________ ____________________
Vehicle 2:

debt owed: $____________

$____________ ______________ ______________ ____________________

Life Insurance
(net cash value):

$____________

______________

______________

____________________

Furniture/furnishings:
$____________
______________
______________
____________________

Jewelry:
$____________
______________
______________
____________________

Collectibles:
$____________
______________
______________
____________________

Other Assets:
$____________
______________
______________
____________________

_______________
$____________
______________
______________
____________________

_______________
$____________
______________
______________
____________________

_______________
$____________
______________
______________
____________________

Total Assets:
$____________
______________
______________
____________________

5. A. AVERAGE MONTHLY EXPENSES

HOUSEHOLD
Mortgage or rent payments $ __________ Cable TV $ __________

Property taxes
$ __________
Misc. household and grocery
Items

$ __________

Homeowner/Renter Insurance
$ __________
Meals outside the home
$ __________

Electricity
$ __________
Other
$ __________

Water
$ __________
AUTOMOBILE

Garbage and Sewer
$ __________ Gasoline and oil $ __________

Telephone:
residential line:

cellular telephone:

$ __________

$ __________ Repairs

Auto tags and license

Insurance $ __________

$ __________

$ __________

Gas
$ __________
OTHER VEHICLES
(boats, trailers, RVs, etc.)

Repairs and maintenance:
$ __________ Gasoline and oil $__________

Lawn Care
$ __________ Repairs $__________

Pest Control
$ __________ Tags and license

Insurance $__________

$__________

CHILDREN’S EXPENSES AFFIANT’S OTHER EXPENSES

Child care (total monthly cost)
$__________
Dry cleaning/laundry
$__________

School tuition
$__________
Clothing
$__________

Tutoring
$__________
Medical, dental, prescription
(out of pocket/uncovered expenses)

$__________
Private lessons (e.g., music, dance) $__________
Affiant’s gifts (special holidays)
$__________

School supplies/expenses
$__________
Entertainment
$__________

Lunch Money
$__________
Recreational Expenses (e.g., fitness)
$__________

Other Educational Expenses (list)

Vacations
$__________

____________________
$__________
Travel Expenses for Visitation
$__________

____________________
$__________
Publications
$__________

Allowance
$__________
Dues, clubs
$__________

Clothing
$__________
Religious and charities
$__________

Diapers
$__________
Pet expenses
$__________

Medical, dental, prescription
(out of pocket/uncovered expenses)

$__________
Alimony paid to former spouse
$__________

Grooming, hygiene
$__________ Child support paid for other children
$__________

Gifts from children to others
$__________
Date of initial order:
__________

Entertainment
$__________
Other (attach sheet)
$__________

Activities (including extra-curricular,
school, religious, cultural, etc.)
$__________

Summer Camps
$__________

OTHER INSURANCE
Health
Child(ren)’s portion: $__________ $__________
Dental
Child(ren)’s portion: $__________ $__________
Vision
Child(ren)’s portion: $__________ $__________
Life
Relationship of Beneficiary: $__________
____________
Disability $__________

Other (specify):
$__________
TOTAL ABOVE EXPENSES $ _______________________

B. PAYMENTS TO CREDITORS
(please check one)
To Whom: Balance Due Monthly Payment Joint Plaintiff Defendant

TOTAL MONTHLY PAYMENTS TO CREDITORS: $ ___________________

C. TOTAL MONTHLY EXPENSES: $ ______________________

This ______________________ day of ___________, 20________.

_____________________________________

Affiant’s Signature

_____________________________________
Notary Public Affiant

]]> http://www.jacksonlaws.com/lawyer-attorney/georgia/georgia-financial-affidavit/feed 0 http://www.jacksonlaws.com/lawyer-attorney/georgia/victory-unemployment-appeal http://www.jacksonlaws.com/lawyer-attorney/georgia/victory-unemployment-appeal#comments Sun, 06 Sep 2009 03:09:08 +0000 admin http://www.jacksonlaws.com/?p=148 The Georgia Personal Injury Lawyer and Georgia Auto Accident Lawyer has some news.  Victory for a client who was wrongfully denied unemployment insurance.  The government employer claimed the employee was fired for not following the state policy.

We successfully argued that the state policy in question was never consistently applied.  Our research uncovered five or six employees who were not terminated for higher alleged offenses.

Based upon these facts, the earlier decision was overturned and the client will get his back payments and payments into the future.

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Representing clients in Griffin, Spalding County; McDonough, Henry County; Monticello, Jasper County; Stockbridge, Henry County; Conyers, Rockdale County; Decatur, Dekalb County; Atlanta, Fulton County; Macon, Bibb County; Barnesville, Lamar County, and Forsyth, Monroe County, Georgia.