The life of you or a loved one can change in an instant through the negligence of someone else.
Serious injuries or deaths as a result of an automobile crash or other act of negligence can have devastating effects on lives long after the emotional trauma has worn off. Permanent injuries, possible future surgeries, lost wages, unpaid medical bills, and diminished quality of life for the victim can last indefinitely.
When such a situation arises, a family will have to face decisions that they never contemplated. In every state one has a specific period of time in which to bring a legal action to deal with these issues. In Georgia, one generally has two years in which to make such a claim. If one is bringing suit against a City, County, or State, the statute of limitations is even less.
Personal injury is a broad area of law covering situations in which a victim is harmed due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another party. Personal injury lawsuits seek to recover compensation by suing the at-fault party.
It is important that you contact a competent lawyer as soon as possible to protect your claim and to fight for your rights. Immediately after the typical act of negligence occurs, the insurance companies involved (including that of the victim) will begin working against you to minimize any claims to be paid.
The Hopkins Law Office represents clients who have been injured or have had family members injured or killed as a result of car or motorcycle crashes, semi-truck crashes, dram shop cases, road rage incidents, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect or abuse, defective products, construction site injuries, or highway defects.