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Missed Work Recovery

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This legal article was recently updated at Lost Wages.  The information on this page has also been changed to reflect that.  This page is legally accurate as of the time of writing.  The article is about 1) knowing that you can recover money from lost wages and that 2) you need to do certain things in order to accomplish the goal of actually getting additional recovery from the wrongdoer’s insurance company.
Many times with an injury and almost all times with a serious injury you will miss work.  Your income will fall.  You will have less money.  You might [...]

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Georgia Dog Bites

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Dog Bites in Georgia
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, [...]

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Time Limits on Personal Injury Lawsuits | Statute of Limitations

Here is a question often heard in my Georgia Accident law office.  We handle car accidents, motorcycle accidents, personal injury, and other injuries.
What is statute of limitations on a personal injury claim in Georgia?
The statute of limitations for a personal injury case depends on the type of defendant.  For an individual, you should think in terms of a two year rule.  For a local government, think in terms of six month rule to notify the attorney representing the county or city.  For suing a state or federal government, think in terms of one year.  Always contact a lawyer instead of [...]

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