When you are injured due to the negligent actions of another, it can be devastating. This is especially true when the injury requires a long recovery period or leads to permanent disability. Should this happen, you are not without recourse. Personal injury lawsuits allow you to seek financial compensation from the person or company that…
Losing a loved one is devastating. When someone causes the death and refuses to take responsibility, the grief can be overwhelming. Depending on the circumstances, you and your family may want to speak with an experienced wrongful death lawyer in Gainesville, GA from our Stewart, Melvin & Frost Trial Team to discuss what rights and…
After a car accident, your insurer — or the insurer for the negligent driver – or both – may be responsible for paying for any damages and injuries you have sustained. The question of how much to expect from a car accident settlement without filing a lawsuit is not easy to answer, as every case…
A demand letter, when done effectively, can often result in an early settlement when you are involved in an car wreck or any accident that results in you being injured due to the negligence of someone else. Compensation is often needed to pay for both physical and non-physical damages, whether it is medical bills, lost…
To get your personal injury lawsuit to trial, it can take anywhere from a year to multiple years, depending on the complexity of your case and a host of other factors. Most cases, however, typically settle out of court. When you might be able to settle your personal injury case will again depend on a…
The recent settlement in a 2021 rear-end car collision that injured a man’s back offers a perfect example of why victims need an car accident attorneys – like the Trial Team of Stewart, Melvin & Frost — fighting on their behalf. The accident happened in December 2018, when the truck of a 63-year-old male driver…
No one expects to be in a car accident, and most of us do everything to avoid one. Unfortunately, there were nearly 2 million crashes in Georgia between 2015-2019, including more than 7,000 deaths and over 725,000 crash-related injuries, according to Georgia Department of Transportation crash data. Serious car accidents are often traumatic and life-changing…
Have you ever wondered what criteria lawyers have when selecting their cases? Every personal injury attorney has to make choices about the type and number of cases he or she will accept. Some personal injury attorneys choose to keep their caseloads low. These attorneys make this decision to provide them the necessary time to fully…
The initial consultation with a lawyer is a discovery meeting for both parties. The lawyer will use the meeting to better understand your legal issue(s) and determine if he or she can help you. You should use the meeting to determine whether he or she is someone you trust and whose experience and professionalism can…
Wrongful death and survival action lawsuits are distinctly different causes of action. Given the complexities of each, it is important to retain a law firm with expertise in understanding and explaining the intricacies and effects of pursuing both. Read on for a breakdown of the two types of civil suits to understand the difference between…