Georgia Injury Lawyers Blog

When a Georgia crime victim suffers an injury or loss there may be a remedy beyond filing a lawsuit. A judge may order restitution to be paid by a defendant if a criminal is convicted. Georgia also provides for possible state compensation for victims of personal injury or death resulting from criminal acts.

17-15-1 Findings by the legislature.

      The General Assembly recognizes that many innocent persons suffer personal physical injury, severe financial hardship, or death as a result of criminal acts. The General Assembly finds and determines that there is a need for assistance for such victims of crime. Accordingly, it is the General Assembly's intent that under certain circumstances aid, care, and assistance be provided by the state for such victims of crime.

As of July 1, 2009  civil case appeals will cost almost 400% more in Georgia. This includes all personal injury and accident appeals and will make access to the civil justice system more difficult for Georgia citizens. 

The cost of a civil appeal will rise from $80 to $300. Increased costs and new rules for online filing through captive internet providers all mean the average citizen will pay more and face greater difficulties getting through the peoples court system. Our Atlanta Injury Law Firm believes that reasonable access to the courts are as important for civil justice as   criminal justice. Ask anyone who has suffered a life altering injury. Remember that "the power to tax is the power to destroy."

Cruising along on a wet Georgia interstate with your speed set at a comfortable 55 mph? You may be in more danger of a serious accident than the driver that just passed you going 80 mph.
                          
When a car tire hits a puddle of water or hydroplanes a driver typically eases up on the accelerator. Not so with cruise control. It will continue to accelerate and can force your car into a dangerous skid.

For some reason the car manufacturers have never made much of an effort to get the word out to the driving public. Pass it along: never use cruise on wet roads.