- DUI/DWICar accidents may happen for any number of reasons. It is appropriate to sue another driver for negligence if they failed to use reasonable care while driving and struck you as a result. A failure to use reasonable care may consist of texting while driving, driving while excessively fatigued, drunk driving, running a red light, or failing to yield the right of way, among other behaviors. In most car accident lawsuits in Georgia, you must establish someone else's negligence by a preponderance of the evidence to recover your damages.
- Wrongful DeathOur firm is a full service litigation law firm serving clients throughout Georgia and South Carolina. Though the issues in asbestos and Mesothelioma cases are multi-faceted, we never forget that behind every lawsuit is a real person that has been injured or suffered a wrongful death through exposure to asbestos, and that your family that is trying to re-group physically, emotionally, and financially.
- Traffic ViolationsIt is common for defendants to argue that the plaintiff bears some responsibility for an accident. For example, if you were speeding, your speeding may have contributed to a crash. In Georgia, you will be barred from recovering damages if you are 50% or more at fault for a car accident. If you are less than 50% at fault, your damages will be reduced by your percentage of fault.
- Sex CrimesNursing home cases involve complex issues in the fields of law and medicine. Therefore, you should hire only a nursing home abuse lawyer who has the necessary experience and resources to pursue your claim and obtain a meaningful recovery. Nursing home cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning we do not get paid unless you obtain a recovery. Dating back to the 1990s, the Savannah nursing home abuse attorneys at the Suthers & Harper have helped families throughout Georgia and South Carolina obtain compensation for serious injuries, such as bed sores, falls and fractures, malnutrition, dehydration, medication errors and other life-threatening injuries resulting from nursing home negligence.
- FraudA former nursing home executive was indicted this week in connection with alleged healthcare fraud totaling more than $407 million. A federal grand…
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- HomicideSpinal cord injuries may be devastating and may change your life forever. They are also expensive. Immediate treatment may reduce the long-term consequences, but in many cases, accident victims are worried about who will pay for this treatment. In some cases, a personal injury lawsuit is the only way that a victim can recover the tremendous costs that these injuries entail. Even if the state brings an assault or homicide charge against the responsible party, this is on behalf of the public, and any restitution ordered in criminal court is not likely to make up for all that you have lost. In a personal injury lawsuit, you will try to hold the person or entity responsible for your spinal cord injury financially liable for your costs.
- Business DisputesOur firm handles a variety of cases in the field of business or commercial litigation. Such cases include, but are not limited to, the following areas: breach of contracts, tortious interference with contractual or business relations, consumer or commercial fraud, and unfair trade practices. Such cases may be handled on a contingent fee basis, hourly fee basis, or mixed contingent-hourly fee basis, depending upon the facts of each case and the client's preference.
- Workers CompensationConstruction accidents may happen as a result of negligence or misconduct. Accidents may involve falls, falling debris, broken equipment, inadequate warning signs, exposure to toxins, electrical shock, wall or trench collapse, explosions, and suffocation. Sometimes these accidents result in lacerations or soft tissue injuries, but they may also cause serious injuries like broken bones, brain trauma, spinal cord damage, burns, or even death. If you are hurt on a work site, you may have a right to bring both a workers' compensation claim and a third-party claim for negligence with the assistance of an injury lawyer. At the Suthers & Harper, our Savannah construction accident attorneys are ready to advise you. Explore Your Options After a Construction Accident
- Premises LiabilityMost personal injury lawsuits require a plaintiff to establish a defendant's negligence. Showing negligence means proving that it is more likely than not that the defendant was required to act with a certain level of care, the defendant did not use the required care, and the defendant's carelessness caused the injuries. The duty varies depending on the circumstances. Generally, car accidents, slip and falls, construction accidents, and other accidents are governed at least in part by principles of negligence. Some circumstances may require a victim to prove more than negligence. In a slip and fall or premises liability case, for example, they will also need to show actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition to a defendant property owner. If we can establish a defendant’s liability, we can recover economic and noneconomic damages for you. These damages may include medical expenses, lost income and earning capacity, pain and suffering, and more. Wrongful Death
- Property DamageThe extent of the damages may be tremendous in a case involving spinal cord injuries. There are three types of damages in Georgia: special and general damages, as defined by O.C.G.A. § 51-12-2, and punitive damages. Special damages are proven damages that actually flow from the defendant's actions, such as lost wages, property damage, and medical bills. General damages are those that are assumed to flow from any careless or wrongful act, such as pain and suffering and loss of consortium, and they depend on what a jury believes about your case. Regarding general damages, the attorney whom you retain may make a tremendous difference to what you recover. An experienced trial attorney may elicit testimony from your family and friends about how much your spinal cord injury has harmed you emotionally and on a daily basis.
- Personal InjuryAnswer: If you or someone in your family has been injured, you should seek competent professional advice as soon as possible to see if you have a claim for personal injury. There are many kinds of personal injuries, and the cause of an injury is not always clear. Suthers & Harper has extensive experience in finding the cause of accidents and medical injuries. We can assist you in determining whether you have a valid claim and, if so, who is responsible and what compensation may be available for you.
- Medical MalpracticeMedical malpractice occurs when a medical provider commits professional negligence. Unlike with ordinary negligence cases, you would need to show that the medical provider breached a professional duty of care and thereby caused injuries or death. The professional standard of care comprises the accepted practices and standards utilized by similar medical professionals to diagnose or treat similar patients, so it can vary depending on the unique characteristics of the patient. An expert must be retained to testify on the professional standard of care, whether it was breached, and causation. Defective and Recalled Products
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