SOLs
This is the statute of limitations for adults in both AL and GA for negligence
What is 2 years?
This describes the AL concept that plaintiffs cannot recover if they are even 1% at fault
Contributory negligence
This is the additional form that PCs need to sign in GA
Lost wages authorization
In GA, widow calls to bring wrongful death claim on behalf of her husband, who died of cancer
TD (no wrongful act)
This is the SOL for wrongful death in GA
2 years
This describes the GA law where a plaintiff cannot recover the % of damages he or she caused themselves
Comparative negligence
This is Malia's astrological sign
Aries
PC in GA calls after an accident in Muscogee County. He only has $100.00 in medical bills
Sign
This is the statute of limitations in GA for an 18-month-old who was hurt during a surgery.
2 years from the PC's 5th birthday
If a plaintiff is this percent (or more) at fault in GA, they cannot recover
50% (+)
In this type of case, you would need to collect much more information about the PC's salary and medical bills in GA than you would in AL
wrongful death
PC in GA calls about a possible medmal claim after a surgery left her with slight tingling in her left pinky finger
TD
This is the age of majority in GA.
18
In GA, a jury awards $10,000.00. Def. A is 40% at fault and Def. B is 60% at fault. The plaintiff can recover this amount from Def. B.
$6,000.00
This law describes combining UM/UIM coverage for multiple cars, and in GA, the lawyer has to read the insurance policy before knowing how much coverage a PC has
stacking
PC (adult) calls just to recover $50,000.00 in property damage from a car wreck that happened 3 years ago
Sign
Adult PC in GA calls because 6 mos. ago, her lung ripped open due to bad stitching that a surgeon did during a surgery 3 years ago. This is your likely TD/sign response.
Sign (SOL runs 2 yrs. from when symptoms manifest)
It is easier to bring a negligence claim in this state.
GA
Minor PC's mom signed a contract for her daughter after a wreck in GA, but by the time the case settled, the minor was an adult. Part of that settlement could not be collected, and this is why.
We did not represent the parent, who is the only one who can sue for medical expenses in GA (no contract signed for individual parent).
In GA, a bankrupt resident murders someone at an apartment complex. The complex knew the murder was about to happen (but did nothing)
TD (apportionment)