Seeking Compensation for Loss of Consortium in a Georgia Injury Claim

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by Lisa Callahan lisacallahan@murphylawyer.com

4/30/2011
James K. Murphy
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Seeking Compensation for Loss of Consortium in a Georgia Injury Claim

After you have suffered serious injuries in a car accident in Georgia, you might be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses, mental and physical pain and suffering, lost wages and altered quality of life. If the benefits of your married life have also suffered because of the accident, your spouse might be entitled to compensation for loss of consortium.

Understanding Loss of Consortium

Loss of consortium includes the inability to engage in sexual intercourse, the loss of affection and household services of a spouse. The main requirement is that someone else's negligent actions led to your accident and your spouse's resulting injuries, and consequently, your married life has been impacted. Typically your spouse, not you, seeks damages for this part of your Georgia injury claim. Even so, this aspect of your case could increase the value of your claim.

If your case goes to trial, it will be up to a judge or jury to decide how much your spouse will be entitled to receive.

Since a Georgia injury claim can be very complicated, it would be in your best interest to consult with a Douglasville attorney before trying to file an injury claim on your own. Your attorney will provide legal guidance to make sure you seek all compensation to which you are entitled.

When It's Time to Contact a Douglasville Attorney

At Murphy & Associates our Douglasville attorney team is ready to answer your questions about Georgia personal injury law. We make it a point to provide useful, free information, so you can make an educated decision before you choose to hire us. If you have been injured and have questions about your accident or your potential personal injury case, start by visiting our article library for relevant and helpful information regarding injuries and cases. You can watch our videos for information from and about James Murphy, or request our FREE books on what to do after an accident or when buying insurance in Georgia. Contact us today - 770-577-3020.