Wrongful Death Vs. Survival Action
Category: Personal Injury
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After losing a loved one because of someone’s negligence, survivors often have different legal options to get justice for their loss. The criminal justice system holds at-fault parties responsible for crimes that lead to death. But civil courts can also be used to hold at-fault […]
How Is a Jury Chosen for a Personal Injury Case In Georgia?
Category: Personal Injury
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While we always try to resolve cases out of court whenever possible to ensure our clients get the settlements they need quickly, we do not believe in accepting settlements that are too small to fully compensate our clients, either. So, when negotiation fails or won’t […]
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Alabama and Georgia?
Category: Personal Injury
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Death is always devastating to those left behind, especially when it comes suddenly and unexpectedly to someone in perfect health. When your loved one’s death is caused through the actions of someone else, you can get compensation, even if criminal charges aren’t applicable. Wrongful death […]
How Social Media Posts Could Harm Your Injury Claim
Category: Personal Injury
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Social media is how we keep up with friends and family, stay informed, and share what we’ve been thinking and doing lately. So it makes sense that when you experience a major life event like a serious and unexpected injury, you will probably want to […]
The Importance of Medical Visits After an Accident
Category: Auto Accidents Personal Injury
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One of the biggest mistakes that injury victims make after an accident is downplaying their own injuries. No one wants to be injured – it’s stressful, often frightening, and almost always expensive. That’s why many accident victims try to wait it out and see if […]
The Top 5 Biggest Myths About Personal Injury Lawsuits
Category: Personal Injury
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Personal injury lawsuits often get a bad rap. But as anyone who has been injured through no fault of their own knows, a serious accident is definitely not the equivalent of winning the lottery, despite what the media may make you think. Our system of […]
How To Prevent Pedestrian Accidents
Category: Auto Accidents Personal Injury
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Pedestrian accidents often result in death or severe injury. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a pedestrian is fatally injured every 88 minutes in traffic crashes. That’s a more than a three percent increase from the previous year. The experienced pedestrian accident attorneys […]
What is a Landlord’s Duty to a Tenant?
Category: Personal Injury Slip and Fall
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Landlords are obligated to maintain safe premises for tenants. This includes taking reasonable measures to prevent slip and fall accidents. As a tenant, or occupier, of a property, you also have certain responsibilities, which can make premises liability cases against a landlord complex. The slip […]
Bicycle Accident Prevention
Category: Auto Accidents Personal Injury
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Whether you commute on your bicycle or take scenic weekend rides, bicycling is an eco-friendly, healthy mode of transportation. Unfortunately, sharing the road with much larger and more powerful vehicles puts cyclists at a significant risk. Bicyclists injured in accidents involving motor vehicles often suffer […]
What is the One Bite Rule for Dogs?
Category: Personal Injury
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A dog attack is a terrifying experience. No one wants to be put in this position or have their loved one put through it. Unfortunately, dog attacks are not entirely uncommon. At the Law Offices of Gary Bruce, we have witnessed first-hand the tragic and […]