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Personal Injury

How is Pain and Suffering Calculated in Georgia?

If you’ve been injured in an accident in Georgia, you may be entitled to compensation for your pain and suffering—a crucial component of many personal injury claims. At Horst Shewmaker, we understand that the aftermath

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Personal Injury

What Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?

“What is my personal injury case worth?” is the most common question people ask personal injury attorneys after an accident in Georgia. The answer is not clear-cut. Various factors influence the value of a personal

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Personal Injury

What to Do Immediately After a Car Accident

Car accidents are unfortunately common and dealing with the aftermath can be stressful and confusing. Taking the right steps immediately after a car accident in Georgia can help safeguard your health and make the process

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Personal Injury

Atlanta Man Killed in Electric Scooter Accident

Electric scooters have quickly become part of the in town Atlanta scene, occupying real estate on almost every street corner. They are propped up against buildings, storefronts and telephone poles just waiting to be “unlocked.”

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What does a personal injury attorney do?
Personal Injury

What Does a Personal Injury Attorney Do?

If you’re seriously injured in an accident in or around Alpharetta, you have a lot with which to contend. Not only are you dealing with pain and a potentially long recovery process, but if the

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Personal Injury Settlements for Minors
Personal Injury

Personal Injury Settlements for Minors

Georgia law has recently changed as it pertains to minor settlements. On May 2, 2022, Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 620, amending Title 29, which changed the threshold for minor settlements from $15,000 to

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Emotional Distress
Personal Injury

Can you sue for emotional distress?

Pain and Suffering To understand emotional distress and how it fits into the legal system in Georgia, let us first revisit pain and suffering. Pain and suffering can be defined as the legal term for

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