Experiencing a personal injury can occur anywhere at any given time. Perhaps while en route to the grocery store, another motorist may hit your car. Perhaps you are shopping when you slip and fall on a freshly mopped wet floor. Or perhaps you sustained dog bites when someone was unable to restrain their dog. Understandably, in the aftermath of an accident,…
In conducting nearly one thousand jury focus groups over the last decade, I have helped both our firm and other lawyers who consult with me improve personal injury cases. These focus groups have helped me to become a better advocate for my own clients. Along the way, I have learned that juries care a lot about things that do not…
In addition to representing my own clients who have sustained serious injuries, other personal injury lawyers around the state also hire me to run mock jury focus groups on their behalf. This year, I am on track to run over one hundred focus groups for other lawyers. (Of course, I also frequently run these on my own cases too.) My…
Injuries from a slip-and-fall accident can have a devastating impact on your quality of life. You may be facing a lengthy recovery period involving prolonged treatment and therapy. Such an accident may be taking a heavy physical, emotional, and financial toll on you and your family. Sadly, emergency department visits for fall-related injuries account for 33 percent of all non-fatal injuries annually…
Slip-and-fall accidents are quite common and can happen anywhere. Whether the incident occurs in a park or store, or on a sidewalk or construction site, it can lead to severe injuries. In 2021, the US Bureau of Labour Statistics reported a 5.6 percent increase in work-related slip-and-fall fatalities. Serious slip-and-fall accidents can leave victims with high medical costs and other significant losses….
This is the first in a series of newsletter articles where I talk about the interesting — and odd — things juries care about. In addition to representing my own clients who have sustained serious injuries, other personal injury lawyers around the state also hire me to run mock jury focus groups on their behalf. This year, I am on…
When bad things happen, it is only natural for victims and their families to pursue justice. Besides relieving financial pressure, compensation for losses can bring you the comfort you deserve. Many people assume that evidence is the most crucial part of a personal injury case. Though proving your claim is essential, the time limit must be considered. In Georgia, the…
Car accidents are unsettling and often traumatic. On average, there are 3.8 million emergency department visits annually for injuries sustained in motor vehicle crashes in the US. Such accidents can result in significant pain and suffering as well as financial hardship. If your car accident resulted from someone else’s negligent or wrongful acts, you may be entitled to restitution for your losses….
No one begins the day expecting to suffer a slip-and-fall accident. An especially bad fall can result in devastating injuries that may negatively impact your quality of life. If your fall injuries were the result of another person or entity’s negligent or wrongful act, you may be able to pursue compensation for your losses. Slip-and-fall accidents are all too common….
Over 6.8 million people visit the emergency room every year for fall-related injuries. If you are among this number, having been injured in a slip-and-fall, you understand just how serious these types of accidents can be. After a slip-and-fall, you may be facing substantial medical debt while at the same time being unable to work while recovering from your injuries. Be…
