The recoverable damages for the death of a loved one typically come in two forms: Wrongful Death and Survival Actions. What are the differences between these two?
Georgia Wrongful Death Legal Resources
Understanding Wrongful Death vs. Survival Action Differences in Georgia
Public vs. Private Swimming Pool Liability in Georgia
This article explains the legal definitions of public and private swimming pools in the State of Georgia, the mandatory safety features that are required, and the legal liabilities for each type of pool.
Are You a Victim of a Bar or Nightclub Shooting?
The number of shootings in the U.S. is increasing at an alarming rate. One of the deadliest shootings in recent memory occurred at a Florida nightclub in June of 2016, which killed at least 49 people.
Have You Been Robbed at Gunpoint in Georgia?
When you are robbed at gunpoint, reporting the incident to the police as soon as possible is critical to pursue criminal charges. In addition to criminal charges, you may also have a civil suit for damages.
Common Causes of Catastrophic Injuries
The cause of a catastrophic injury can have a substantial impact on whether as person can recover damages for those injuries. It’s important to identify all possible defendants when examining your legal options.
Your Guide to Suing For Wrongful Death In Georgia Civil Courts
Suing for wrongful death won’t change your loss, but can save you from financial ruin. It’s also a means holding responsible parties accountable for careless, reckless or intentional actions that resulted in a death.
Understanding Negligence Per Se in Georgia Personal Injury Cases
The concept of Negligence Per Se leverages a criminal violation of law to demonstrate a defendant acted negligently in a civil lawsuit — there are several ways Negligence Per Se can be applied to an incident.
Understanding Georgia’s Modified Comparative Fault Rules in Civil Lawsuits
Georgia’s Modified Comparative Fault rules strive to insure that those responsible for the cause of an injury should pay their fair share – proven via multiple elements of their case, such as Causation and Damages.
Understanding Proximate Cause in Negligence & Personal Injury
In the State of Georgia, in order for plaintiffs to prevail in civil personal injury claims, they must prove the defendant legally caused the plaintiff’s injuries and are liable for damages — proving legal causation can be difficult.
Understanding Foreseeability in Negligence & Premises Liability
In the State of Georgia, businesses and property owners have a duty to safeguard their guests against all types of safety hazard — key to proving these cases is establishing something called reasonable foreseeability.
Examples of Negligent Security that Lead to Serious Injury
Negligent security cases occur when a property owner fails in their legal duty to protect guests or residents from a violent, criminal act that was reasonably foreseeable — contact us to discuss your case.
Georgia Premises Liability Claims for Window Fall Injuries
Injury or death due to falls from windows can be the basis for a Georgia premises liability lawsuit – an area of law with which Apolinsky & Associates, LLC, Atlanta injury attorneys, have extensive experience representing clients.
Recovering Compensation For Georgia Hit-and-Run Accidents
A record number of hit-and-run accident deaths are occurring nationwide, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). Atlanta, in particular, is struggling with a large number of fatal hit and run accidents.
Proving Negligence in Wrongful Death Civil Cases in Georgia
The sudden death of someone you love is devastating. When you suspect or know the loss was the result of another’s careless, reckless or criminal actions, you want both answers and accountability.