Hence, compensatory damages are not considered as income for taxation purposes. This includes expenses such medical bills, lost wages, damage to a vehicle or other personal property and pain and suffering. There is generally a significant loss associated with an injury case. Compensatory awards are meant to make the injured plaintiff whole again.
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Signs you could be sharing the road with a drunk driver
It is scary to think that at any time you could be sharing the road with a drunk driver. Yet this happens every day in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Many in Georgia are aware that a driver with a blood-alcohol content of 0.08 or higher is deemed too drunk to drive...
“How Much Is My Case Worth”
Many potential clients mistakenly believe that the value of their case equals three times the total amount of their medical bills, i.e., $5,000.00 in medical bills means your case is worth $15,000.00. This formula is mostly inaccurate and drastically oversimplifies...
“HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO SETTLE MY PERSONAL INJURY CASE”
One of the most frequently asked questions of personal injury clients is "How long will it take to settle my case?" After seeing television advertisements with actors claiming to have received their settlement checks in a flash, many potential clients are surprised to...
Truck Driver Fatigue: Hours of Service Regulations
The business of getting goods and products from one part of the country to another is an intricate system of warehouses, distributors and drivers all working together to increase company profits. Independent contractors and other companies who employ drivers of...
Full Value of Life Analysis in Wrongful Death Claims
Personal injury law suits in Georgia can arise in virtually any setting. When death occurs as a result of the negligence of others a wrongful death action is created. The Georgia statute which defines the type of recovery permissible in this type of action is O.C.G.A....
Government Liability In Police Chase and Emergency Vehicle Collisions
Atlanta area interstates, highways and roadways facilitate the movement of over five million residents throughout its 31 metropolitan areas. This large volume of vehicles on our roadways has contributed to the steady statistical increase of automobile accidents in...
Multiple Vehicle Accidents
Driving in Atlanta can be dangerous even in the most perfect driving conditions. On Tuesday citizens of Atlanta and surrounding areas were yet again reminded how ill-prepared our city is when it comes to dealing with icy road conditions. When the final tally came in...