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- Driving course for teens set in Oconee January 26, 2012The Georgia Teens Ride With P.R.I.D.E. (Parents Reducing Injuries and Driver Error) will offer a free two-hour course at 10 a.m. Saturday in Oconee County for drivers ages 14 to 16 years old. […]
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Injury Attorneys Georgia is a site devoted to providing information about finding an injury attorney in Georgia.
Accidental injuries are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States.
Motor Vehicle Accident Statistics
- According to the National Safety Council there are 12 million auto accidents each year.
- In 2007, there were over 1.7 million motor vehicle accidents that resulted in an injury in the US. 37,248 were reported as deaths.
Job-Related Injury Statistics
- A total of 5,488 fatal work injuries were recorded in the United States in 2007.
- The four occupations with the highest fatality rates were: fishers and related fishing workers, logging workers, aircraft pilots and flight engineers, and structural iron and steel workers.
- Ten percent of construction workers are accidentally injured every year.
Brain Injury Statistics
- Each year 4,200 Georgians suffer brain injuries, with 3,000 of these injuries resulting in permanent disabilities.
Georgia Statute of Limitations
In Georgia, the statute of limitations is not the same for all types of cases. Georgia has a two year statute of limitations running from the date of injury or death, and a five-year statute of “ultimate repose and abrogation”.
Damages
Georgia doesn’t limit the amount of compensatory damages that may be awarded. Punitive damages are capped at $250,000, unless it can be demonstrated that the defendant had an intent to harm. Ga. Code Ann. § 51-12-5.1 (1992).
If you or a loved one is a victim of an injury in Georgia and believe it is not your fault, you may have a personal injury case.
Injury attorneys in Georgia will seek monetary compensation for damages to pay for:
Medical Care
Hospital Care
Earnings Lost
Pain & Suffering
The lawyer will work on contingency basis, getting paid only if you win your case.
Speak with our Injury Attorneys in Georgia, so you may know Your Legal Options & Demand Justice!
Disclaimers:
This site does not offer medical or legal advice, just general information. Please consult a doctor or an attorney for advice about your specific situation.
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