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We have helped thousands of victims to get the help they deserve after being injured in accidents, such as:
A personal injury claim is related to civil claim damages.
Personal injury lawsuits in Tennessee and Georgia allow someone injured in an accident caused by the negligent, reckless, or intentional conduct of another to recover damages from liable parties to compensate for their losses.
A civil claim could hold someone responsible for harming someone else and require them to make amends for their actions through civil liability, even if they do not face criminal liability.
If you suffered harm due to another person’s careless actions, you might wish to speak with an experienced attorney about filing a civil claim.
A knowledgeable Tennessee or Georgia Personal Injury Claim attorney could explain the options available to you and evaluate the pros and cons of each.
Both Tennessee and Georgia have specific legal frameworks and deadlines that govern personal injury claims.
In Tennessee, under Tenn. Code Ann. § 28-3-104, individuals typically have one year from the date of their injury to file a legal claim for restitution against the responsible party. In Georgia, this statute of limitations extends to two years, as per O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33.
Personal injury claims in both states are based on the principle of legal negligence, requiring the plaintiff and their attorney to establish four key elements:
Additionally, in some cases, a defendant may face both criminal charges and a civil lawsuit stemming from the same act. For example, if a defendant was driving under the influence and caused an accident resulting in harm to the claimant, they could be held accountable in both criminal and civil courts.
In Tennessee, injured plaintiffs may seek economic damages, such as medical bills and lost wages, and non-economic damages for pain and suffering.
Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-39-102, non-economic damages are capped at $750,000, with the cap increasing to $1,000,000 for catastrophic injuries like paralysis or traumatic brain injuries.
In Georgia, O.C.G.A. § 51-12-2 outlines the recovery of economic and non-economic damages, with no caps on non-economic damages for personal injury cases.”
Georgia and Tennessee both follow a modified comparative fault rule which requires a court to distribute liability for an accident to all parties involved in the incident.
As long as the claimant is determined to be less than half at fault for the accident that caused them harm, they can still recover a reduced damage award.
A well-practiced attorney in Tennessee or Georgia could help an injured claimant calculate their total personal damages.
Someone who sustains an injury caused by another’s reckless or careless actions should not have to suffer the burden of resulting hospital bills, missed work, pain, and suffering, or medical care.
Fortunately, the law allows injured parties to seek legal restitution for their losses through civil litigation.
However, handling a case on your own can be overwhelming and complicated. The defense will likely try to put the blame for the accident on the injured party. To strengthen your civil case, you should speak with a knowledgeable personal injury lawyer.
A dedicated attorney could help you decide what sort of claim to file and how to craft a strong defense.
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