If you have been in an accident, then it is possible that you have experienced some injuries. If you have hurt your head, then it is possible that you have sustained a traumatic brain injury. This kind of injury can be serious and can have lasting repercussions....
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Evidence needed for a truck accident lawsuit in Georgia
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Mar 24, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury
If you get into a truck accident in Georgia, you could be eligible for compensation to cover your injuries and damages. However, your insurance company or the defendant will search for any possible reason to reduce the value of your claim or deny it altogether. Here...
How an expert adjuster minimizes claims of negligent security
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Jul 16, 2021 | Personal Injury, Premises Liability
If you have an accident in Georgia that involves a slip and fall on a property, it may come under the category of premises law violations. It's expected that property owners will take the proper safety precautions to prevent accidents from happening, but this isn't...
Do teenagers get into more car accidents than adults?
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Jul 7, 2021 | Car Accidents, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury
According to the CDC, teenage drivers in Georgia are three times more likely than adult drivers to get involved in a fatal car accident. Teenage drivers have much less experience than adult drivers, making them more likely to take risks and distract themselves while...
What are common symptoms of PTSD after an accident?
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Mar 22, 2021 | Personal Injury
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is one of the emotional side effects that can occur after you're involved in an accident in Georgia. PTSD can trigger intrusive memories that haunt you and make it difficult to sleep or feel relaxed. There may also be changes...
What is proximate cause?
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Jan 19, 2021 | Personal Injury
If you get injured in Georgia and another person was at fault, you might be able to file a lawsuit. However, the injury alone doesn't guarantee that you'll win the case. You'll have to prove proximate cause to show that the other party is at fault for your injury....
Asbestos exposure is a leading cause of cancer. Know your rights.
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Oct 1, 2020 | Personal Injury
Decades after research showed the link between asbestos exposure and mesothelioma, our country is still dealing with the consequences. Asbestos continues to lead to thousands of new cancer cases annually, and because of its ongoing presence in older buildings, we will...
Am I a victim of negligent security?
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Mar 31, 2020 | Personal Injury
Whenever you are on a public premises, whether it's a shopping mall, restaurant or hotel, you have the right to be reasonably protected from dangers and hazards. This is because the premises owner has the responsibility to keep all their guests safe. This means that...
Malls have a responsibility to keep children from danger
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Apr 18, 2018 | Personal Injury, Premises Liability
When you take a trip to a local mall, it is likely that you will take your children with you, too. You will have much less control of hazards and dangers in comparison to when you are in the safety of your own home. When you are at home, you are able to make sure that...
Drowning accidents: Most could have been avoided
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Mar 13, 2018 | Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Wrongful Death
Drowning accidents are not uncommon in Georgia. These tragic incidents devastate families. One difficult aspect surrounding such accidents is the fact that the majority of them could have been avoided if the right actions had been taken. In some cases, following a...
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