Atlanta Personal Injury Attorney

Every Atlanta personal injury attorney at Kaufman Law is experienced and compassionate and, most important, ready to fight for your rights!

Atlanta Personal Injury Attorney Terminology

· Negligence - Negligence is the basis for personal injury lawsuits. It means that due to the defendant's carelessness, the plaintiff (the person who was allegedly harmed) was injured or killed. To prove this in court, the plaintiff must prove that the defendant (the person who allegedly caused the harm) had some responsibility or duty to protect his or her safety. For instance, if a homeowner fails to follow regulations about building a fence around a pool area to keep children out, he is responsible if a child dies by drowning in the pool.

· Contributory negligence - The term means that the defendant can claim that the accident was due to the fault of the plaintiff. This would exonerate the defendant from any charges of negligence, and the case would be closed.

· Comparative negligence - This is similar to contributory negligence except that both parties are liable for the injury. A judge or a jury will determine who is more at fault, based on percentages. If a plaintiff is asking for $1 million in damages to cover the cost of medical bills and personal suffering, and the judge or jury determines that the accident was partially caused by carelessness, the defendant may win only 50 or 75 percent of the original suit.

· Strict liability - To sue a defendant for personal injury under strict liability, the Atlanta personal injury attorney does not need to prove that the defendant in question was negligent. This is one time when the responsibility is entirely assumed by the defendant.



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When you need an excellent, experienced and caring Atlanta personal injury attorney, think of Kaufman Law first. We have the knowledge of the law and the courage to carry it out. Call the #1 Atlanta personal injury attorney firm at 888-WRECK-404 (888-973-2540).

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