Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

In Georgia personal injury claims, the defendant can be held liable for aggravations to pre-existing conditions. In a recent Fulton County personal injury lawsuit (Monica Watts v. John Trotter - Case Number 2010CV192222), a jury awarded the plaintiff $70,000 for a car accident personal injury claim. The plaintiff required $27,000 in medical treatment and sought lost wages and pain and suffering. The defense attorneys argued that the injuries were not caused by the collision in part due to the fact that the property damage was only $800 and due to the fact that some of the back injury involved a pre-existing condition. These arguments can sometimes lead to a very small jury verdict for the plaintiff or even a defense verdict. In this case, the jury must have found the plaintiff likeable and compelling to award $70,000 when the impact was arguably low ($800 in property damage).

Attorney Richard Griffin of The Griffin Law Firm strongly encourages anyone who has a personal injury or worker's compensation claim to seek a free consultation to fully discuss your case. Many times potential personal injury or worker's compensation clients will not know their rights or what their case may be worth. Personal injury attorneys can be invaluable in protecting your rights, in helping you obtain the medical treatment you need even if you do not have health insurance, and ultimately making sure you are fully compensated for your claim.