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Slip and Fall Lawsuit Process

By James Ponton | Articles

A slip and fall no matter how minor can affect your health and ability to earn an income. The physical and financial damages are often a result of a property owner’s negligence. You have the right to bring forth a slip and fall lawsuit if you suffered an injury as a result of a slip and fall in a private, commercial or government property. That is why you need an Atlanta Car Accident LawyerRead More

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Common Types of Late Appearing Car Accident Injuries in Atlanta

By James Ponton | Articles

Immediately after a car crash, victims generally have an idea of the injuries they sustained. That could lead them to settle their claim fast, in hopes of getting compensation, so they can move on with their lives.

However, some injuries resulting from a car accident do not reveal themselves until a few weeks or months later. That could potentially delay healing and hit one with unexpected medical expenses. The person might have to miss some time ...
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Atlanta Auto Injuries and Lost Wages

By James Ponton | Articles, Car Accident

Are lost wages part of my claim against the insurance company?

Yes.   Lost wages are an item of your special damages.   Special damages include dollar amounts that are directly attributable to the accident.    For example, your medical bills are part of your special damages. Other items included in your special damages might include mileage to and from the doctor’s office, parking at the doctor’s office, and poten...
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Headache after Car Accident?

By James Ponton | Articles

Car accidents have been deemed to be among the major causes of persistent headache lasting for over 30 days. Impact after a car accident on the head might seem minor but may certainly lead to a complication. People involved in an accident within Atlanta are advised to talk to our Atlanta car accident attorney at Ponton Law, who is a personal injury attorney in Atlanta....
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Common Car Accident Injuries in Atlanta

By James Ponton | Articles

No matter what precautions you take, you can not entirely annihilate the possibility of getting involved in a motor accident. In the event that you get injured in one, you may sustain different types of injuries.

The nature of the injuries often depends on a number of things, including the impact of the crash, whether or not the driver and passengers had seatbelts or not, if the car had airbags or not and the directio...
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Whiplash Car Accident

By James Ponton | Articles

With a population of over 400,000 residents, Atlanta is indeed a vibrant economic hub.

With this number of people and an almost equal number of cars, Atlanta roads do see their fair share of accidents and fender benders.

One of the most common injuries you can get from an accident is whiplash.

After a car crash, you could suffer different types of injuries — from broken bones, bumps, and bruises. In more severe cases, you could lose your life.

Atlanta car accident attorneys deal with many cases of back injuries and other forms of injuries that put clients through a lot of pain and trouble. Here are...
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Spoliation of Evidence in an Atlanta Slip and Fall Case

By James Ponton | Articles

Spoliation refers to the destruction or failure to preserve evidence that is necessary to contemplate or pending litigation.   In the context of a slip and fall case, this most often involves alerting the store and insurance company to the presence of litigation.   Under a recent Supreme Court decision in Georgia, the court can find a duty to pres...
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How Much Your Slip and Fall Case Is Worth

By James Ponton | Articles

Variable Factors

If you slip and fall on someone else’s property, it’s highly advisable that you estimate the value of your claim before taking any legal action. This would allow you to get an upper hand and know beforehand what settlement would be fair and what would be unacceptable. There is no fixed value for a slip and fall settlement. It varies depending on so many factors. One has to know every single detail about the case in order to have an idea of what they should settle for, which is a difficult feat to achieve. Moreover, factors that contr...
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How Long Slip and Fall Settlements Take

By James Ponton | Articles

Slip and Fall Case Misconceptions

One of the greatest misconceptions about slip and fall cases is that they are easy to win. Many people generally believe that because they slipped and fell on somebody else’s property, it automatically means that they should win the case. Truth is, slip and fall cases are actually very difficult to prove in a trial, and they end up taking months or years in court. According to courtroom statistics, only one in fi...
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