answered on Dec 27, 2022
The answer to your question is governed by the Georgia Nonresident Motorist Act statute (specifically, O.C.G.A. 40-12-3). Under that statute, suit against a nonresident may brought (1) in the county in which the accident or injury occurred or the cause of action originated or (2) in the county of... View More 
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answered on Dec 18, 2022
This question is eye-catching because of what could be a discovery ruse that government defendants always pull and always get away with before sympathetic judges. There is not enough information here to opine exactly as to what is happening, but reading between the lines is possible.
There... View More
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answered on Dec 18, 2022
A discovery dispute is a two step process: (1) The law first requires that you confer with the opposing party in an effort to work through the dispute. If your attempt(s) to resolve the dispute do not work, then you go to the next step (2) File a motion to compel with the Court against the... View More
Bill went from 10k to 4k but she never gave me an updated bill or any signed agreement stating the facility agreed to this negotiation. I’m just worried if there is no legal document how do I know that the facility won’t change their mind and I won’t be screwed with the higher bill. Is it... View More
answered on Dec 18, 2022
It is very common for a personal injury attorney to negotiate a reduction and no formal document is executed. This situation is particularly true if the attorney and the medical care provider work together frequently. It is certainly best practices for the reduction to be confirmed in writing... View More
The owner was not the driver nor passenger of the vehicle involved in the collision?
Also, same question but for the nonresident policy holder who was not operating nor in the vehicle at the time of the collision?
answered on Dec 10, 2022
You may serve a nonresident using the Georgia Nonresident Motorist Act statute. In order to do so, you must serve a copy of the complaint/summons on the Secretary of State AND by giving notice of such service and a copy of the complaint/summons by registered or certified mail or statutory... View More
answered on Nov 19, 2022
Once a case settles, both sides are contractually obligated to fulfill their respective ends of the deal. In most instances, that means the injured party will sign a release while the other party will pay a sum of money. In the event either party fails to uphold its end of the bargain, the... View More
negligence of owner Ordering a food delivery( I’m told this would be inviting me on their property) and not securing their dog.Also If I fill out the company’s workers claim form ( which I believe primarily covers medical bills)for the incident does this limit my relief from the owner?... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2022
It is always preferable to settle a case short of filing a lawsuit. Lawsuits are expensive, time consuming, and stressful. In dog bite cases, a good first step is to learn the identity of the homeowner's insurer. If the homeowner will provide that information, you can then file a claim with... View More
We own a physical therapy practice and established a medical lien for PT services with our client and their attorney in 2016 after a MVA. We routinely followed up as to the status of the claim with their office repeatedly reporting “no settlement at this time.” The claim went on for years and... View More
answered on Nov 4, 2022
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You are seeking counsel according to your post, but it could be difficult for attorneys to reach out to you. The format here is limited to Q & A. This forum doesn't operate like an attorney referral... View More
answered on Apr 8, 2024
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. It sounds like this involves motion practice, whose timetables in general nationwide is dictated by civil procedure rules. If you reached out to local firms, they should advise, as this is state procedural... View More
my name is daniel henderson,my sister may be on it her name is shelley olson or my mother donna elmore
answered on Mar 26, 2024
Yes. All federal court cases may be found on-line through a system known as Pacer. Here is the link:
https://pacer.login.uscourts.gov/csologin/login.jsf?court_id=00idx
You will likely be required to create a log in and password.
answered on Mar 1, 2024
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It could depend on the nature of the signs and extent of obstruction of visibility they created, and who exercised control over the site. Additional details would be useful to enable a more detailed analysis. Good luck
I won a judgement in Magistrate court in Clayton County, Georgia. I have filed the FiFa. I am trying to figure out what I need to file for post-judgement discovery so I can garnish wages, bank accounts, and property. I have read that I will need the defendant to disclose this information in... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2024
You can file Post Judgment Interrogatories to Defendant and Request for Production of Documents.
and the defendant/respondent has had the opportunity to file an answer and files with a motion to dismiss, is the plaintiff's Attorney required to respond to that motion to dismiss? And if yes, does the Attorney for the plaintiff have a certain deadline to respond to that motion to dismiss... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2023
An attorney should respond, though it is possible there might be rare reasons no to.
The court might automatically dismiss the case, or part of the case, for a failure to oppose.
I went to the Stretch Zone due to feeling like I needed to be stretched or aligned in March 2023. I informed him that I had one hip higher than the other. He adjusted me and then pulled both legs simultaneously. This left me feeling lopsided and within 2-3 days I felt extreme pain in my lower... View More
answered on Sep 26, 2023
The deadline for most medical malpractice in California is 1 year. This defendant is not likely a health care provider and the deadline would be two years.
So I got a second opinion had to go see a podiatrist and had to have surgery for the second time this time I had to get cut four times to fix what the previous doctor didn't fix and he dropped me as a patient a week after I've seen him
answered on Aug 28, 2023
You may have a case. Medical malpractice means that a doctor violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another doctor would be needed to evaluate what the doctors did. Consult with experienced attorneys in the state where this occurred.
Proposed language in employee handbook: You must receive prior authorization before seeking outside medical treatment unless the condition is
immediately dangerous to life and health. Failure to do so will result in a written warning.
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answered on Aug 19, 2023
Like a lot of questions involving Worker’s Compensation cause the answer is “it depends”. Essentially, “prior authorizatIon” could mean several different things as it relates to the employer, and or the Worker’s Compensation insurance company. Best to consult a Worker’s Compensation... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2023
If the fire can be directly linked to negligent work by the mechanic and not by owner/operator neglect, then you should be able to pursue a claim against the mechanic. Schedule a free consultation to make sure all of the details are covered.
answered on Jul 8, 2023
Maybe. I would need more information before I could give you a definite opinion as to whether you have a claim against the mechanic.
will it cover such a accident .my wife tripped on a door stop that was in the middle of the floor in the door way and broke her shoulder in 4 places i have pic of the dooorstop and the ct scann and x-ray.
answered on Jun 20, 2023
If it happened in the state of Georgia you will need to reach out to a Georgia attorney
A female was having new onset mania-fleeting thoughts, episode was believed to have been brought on by antidepressant (paxil) prescribed by female's dr for symptoms of anxiety (no mental health, bi-polar, manic, etc diagnosis by any dr to include the prescriber). Order to detain said female... View More
answered on May 19, 2023
If the patient ended up hurt, or hurting someone else, there may be a viable case.
Due to the nature of lawsuits, the extent of injuries may effect the viability of a case.
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