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Georgia Child Injury Law
8 posts
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Your Child’s Claim and Your Claim: Who Owns What When a Georgia Child Is Hurt
When a Georgia child is hurt there are two claims: the child's and the parents'. They cover different losses and run on different clocks.
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Wrongful Death of a Child in Georgia: Who Can Sue, and What “the Full Value of the Life” Means
Who holds a Georgia wrongful death claim when a child dies, what a jury decides about the full value of the child's life, and the deadlines that apply.
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Halloween Is the Most Dangerous Night of the Year for Child Pedestrians. What Georgia Parents Should Know.
Halloween is the deadliest night of the year for children on foot. What Georgia law says about who is responsible, and what to do if your child is hit.
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The Minor Tolling Statute in Georgia: Your Child’s Deadline Is Not Your Deadline
Georgia's minor tolling statute is a safety net for the child. It is not a safety net for you, a malpractice case, or a notice letter to a city.
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The Dark Side of the Swimming Pool – Legal Claims Involving Child Injury or Death by Drowning
Drowning is the leading cause of injury death for children 1 to 4. What legal recourse do parents have after a serious pool related injury or death?
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Teenage Car Injury Death – Legal Claims
Car accidents are the leading cause of injury death for 15-19 year olds. Why teens are sometimes unfairly blamed and why an attorney early matters.
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Homeowner’s Insurance – What If My Child Is Hurt At Another Family’s Home?
If your child is hurt at another family's house and a homeowner's insurance policy is in effect, the injury claim will almost certainly be covered.
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Can Doctors Be Sued For the Wrongful Death (or Injury) of An Unborn, Pre-Viable Child?
At least nine states allow recovery for the wrongful death of a pre-viable baby. Alabama's Hamilton vs. Scott decision and what it could mean for Georgia.
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