answered on Aug 17, 2021
Depends on the retainer. Industry averages are 1/3 to 50/50 depending on how it is all structured. Generally the Plaintiff owes nothing if there is no recovery.
Will Stated that they should not receive anything from her estate if a wrongful death suit was filed with would they Able to get something from the reward
answered on Nov 30, 2020
A Georgia attorney could answer best, but your post remains open for four weeks. This sounds like a complex setting where an attorney might need to see how the pleadings were drafted to offer meaningful input. You could reach out to Georgia attorneys to discuss terms for a brief initial consult.... View More 
answered on Apr 5, 2020
Good question.
The answer it really depends on which jurisdiction the case is in. Some jails do 2 for 1 credit and some calculate jail time day for day. Also, because of the Coronavirus some jails are releasing persons jailed for less serious non violent crimes early.
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he received 3 staples in his head and we were not notified and he cant remember what happened, do we have a case?
answered on Jan 4, 2019
You should consult with an attorney who can review the case with you and determine if this is worth pursuing. Most attorneys offer a free consultation. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
It was from negligence of the staff,well she's had surgeries,she's been in the hospital several times,now she's back in again with the infection that should have never happened,she's in bad shape this time
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answered on Jan 27, 2018
It appears that Georgia has a 2 year statute of limitations from the date of the injury. There may be some exceptions or extensions of this general rule / law. Contact a malpractice or nursing home attorney in your geographic region as soon as possible.
My father has been in a nursing home in Atlanta for Alzheimers and the family was called on yesterday because he has had a fever over 100 degrees for a couple of days now and they felt that he was transitioning. I went on yesterday and I found him in very bad shape. He was very very thin and his... View More
answered on Oct 31, 2016
Contact a member of the Ga. Trial Lawyers Assn. They give free consultations. Look for one that handles nursing home issues.
Landlord rents house to a tenant. House is to be used for operating a personal care home. The tenant's husband murders one of the residents & tenant conceals the death by burying the body under a shed on the property. She tells the landlord what she's done (because they're... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2016
He is criminally liable for a number of charges. Civilly he would be liable to the family of the deceased for aiding in misuse of a corpse and other torts. Suggest you contact a member of the Ga. Trial Lawyers Association--they give free consults.
My brother put her there for a bad bed sore that she had on her butt I just really really really new help from someone that can help me get her the HELL home be fore she die in that place so please please please someone help me on what I can do
answered on Jul 14, 2015
Sorry to hear about that. Talk to a local Elder law lawyer about your rights and options.
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