Personal Injury
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At JGN & Associates Law, P.C., our knowledgeable attorneys understand that your injury or loss is so much more than physical. It’s emotional and financial, and it’s much more than an injury to a single person; it often impacts the entire family. If you or a loved one has been injured due to no fault of your own, please don’t hesitate to contact a seasoned Atlanta personal injury lawyer from JGN & Associates today.
Our lawyers handle all types of personal injury cases on behalf of our clients, including those involving:
- Auto Accidents: From fender benders to catastrophic collisions, our team has experience in advocating for victims of negligent driving. We ensure that our clients receive compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional trauma.
- Premises Liability: If you’ve been injured due to unsafe conditions on someone else’s property, whether it’s a slip, trip, or fall, JGN & Associates Law, P.C. will fight for your right to be compensated for your injuries and losses.
- Defective Products: Consumers trust products to be safe. When they fail and cause harm, our attorneys step in to hold manufacturers and distributors accountable, ensuring victims get the justice they deserve.
- Traumatic Brain Injuries: TBIs can alter lives forever. Our compassionate team is dedicated to helping victims of brain injuries receive the financial support needed for rehabilitation and lifelong care.
- Wrongful Death: The loss of a loved one due to someone else’s negligence is heart-wrenching. We provide compassionate legal support, ensuring families receive the compensation they need during these tragic times.
- Dog Bites: An unexpected dog attack can lead to serious injuries. We help victims navigate the complexities of liability, ensuring they get compensated for medical bills and emotional trauma.
- Construction Site Accidents: Construction sites can be perilous. When accidents happen due to safety violations or negligence, our dedicated team steps in to protect the rights of the injured and ensure they receive the compensation they deserve.
Even when it seems obvious that someone else is to blame for your injury, you need an experienced personal injury attorney to help you through what can be a complicated process to hold them legally accountable. To get a fair and complete recovery you may need to utilize the services of experts such as engineers, financial, and medical experts.
If, after a free consultation, one of our personal injury attorneys believes you may have a claim, you will work directly with this attorney and their team. Our knowledgeable attorneys use years of experience along with tools and resources to:
- Determine if negligence has occurred
- Guide you through the steps of filing a personal injury claim
- Gather proof from experts and witnesses
- Advocate for you to the courts and insurance companies
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Car accidents are an unfortunate but frequent occurrence on our roads. With millions of vehicles traveling daily, it’s crucial to be informed about the most common types of accidents, the leading causes, and the steps you should take following one. If you were recently injured in a car accident due to no fault of another, we are here to help. Continue reading and reach out to a dedicated car accident lawyer from JGN & Associates Law, P.C. so we can get started working on your claim.
Car accidents come in all shapes and sizes. Some of the most common types of car accidents are as follows:
- Rear-End Collisions: Often caused by tailgating or sudden stops, these are the most common types of accidents. The driver in the rear is typically at fault, but there are some exceptions.
- Side-Impact (T-bone) Crashes: These occur when the front of one car collides with the side of another. These typically occur at intersections, such as when one driver is trying to “beat” a yellow light.
- Head-On Collisions: Extremely dangerous and often fatal, these accidents occur when two vehicles crash front-to-front. Often, head-on collisions occur when one car is driving on the wrong side of the road, veers across the center line or goes the wrong way down a one-way street.
- Vehicle Rollovers: These can be particularly hazardous, often involving a single vehicle that flips onto its roof or side.
- Multi-Vehicle Pile-Ups: Typically occurring on busy highways, these accidents involve multiple vehicles and can result from a chain reaction. Unfortunately, they often also result in multiple injuries.
If you’re injured in a car accident, you should take several steps to document the incident and ensure you receive the medical attention you need. They are as follows:
- Move to Safety: If possible, move the vehicle to a safe location away from traffic.
- Exchange Information: Gather details from all involved parties, including names, contact info, insurance details, and license numbers.
- Contact the Police: Call the police to the scene of the accident to document what has occurred.
- Request medical attention, if needed and follow your healthcare provider’s advice.
- Document the Scene: Take photos of the accident scene, vehicle damages, property damage, and any injuries you sustained.
- Obtain contact information for any witnesses. Do not assume the police will gather this information for you.
- Contact Your Insurance Company: Report the accident to your insurance company promptly.
- Seek Legal Counsel: Especially in cases of significant injury, it’s advisable to consult with a personal injury attorney to protect your rights. A car accident lawyer can work to obtain all other evidence needed to satisfy the burden of proof in your personal injury claim.
Auto Accidents
Worker’s Compensation
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Workers’ Compensation pays benefits to workers injured on the job, but it doesn’t pay for pain and suffering and includes only a percentage of the wages you earned at the time you were hurt. Workers’ Compensation does not pay for pain and suffering. Now more than ever, insurance companies will aggressively fight to reduce your weekly benefit or suspend it all together.
The Workers’ Compensation Board is now closing many cases without a hearing and sometimes without awarding the injured worker one dollar of compensation. The workers’ compensation insurance companies don’t and won’t advise you of all of your rights and responsibilities under the Workers’ Compensation Law. For example:
- You must file a claim within two years of your accident.
- You are entitled to full medical coverage for your accident for life, even if you leave your job or retire.
- Workers’ comp does not pay for pain and suffering or loss of enjoyment of life, but you may be entitled to a monetary award (called a schedule loss of use award) even if you have not lost one minute of work.
- If you are earning less money compared to what you were earning before you got hurt, you may be entitled to weekly comp checks even if you go back to work.
- The Workers’ Compensation Board may close your case without a hearing. It is then your responsibility to provide medical evidence of a permanent injury.
- If you are in a work-related car accident, you can also claim no-fault insurance benefits. You may be also entitled to collect Social Security Disability.
- You cannot sue your employer for pain and suffering, even if your employer’s carelessness caused your injury. However, if you are hurt at work due to someone else’s fault, the manufacturer of a defective product, for example, you may be entitled to sue that responsible “third party” for your pain and suffering.