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A Douglas County, Georgia Attorney Can Explain GA Negligence Laws (Part B)

An experienced Douglas County, Georgia attorney handles accident cases on a daily basis and has a thorough understanding of the elements of negligence and GA negligence laws.

GA Negligence Laws: Basic Elements

The basic elements of GA negligence laws that must be proven in a successful personal injury claim are duty, breach of duty, causation, and damages.

As the plaintiff, you would have to prove:

Duty - The defendant owed you a duty of care. This means the defendant should have obeyed traffic laws and driven safely.
Breach of duty - The defendant breached his or her duty.
Causation - When the defendant breached his or her duty, you were put in danger.
Damages - You have medical documentation of the injuries you suffered as a result of the defendant's breach of duty.

Everyone who shares the road is required to exercise reasonable care for their own safety and the safety of others. If you fail to drive safely, you will be considered negligent and could be held partially accountable in a personal injury claim. As previously discussed, as long as you are less than 50% accountable for an accident you can recover damages.

Examples of conduct that could be considered negligent and lead to a reduction in compensation:

speeding;
darting into traffic as a pedestrian;
riding in a vehicle with a driver who you know is reckless, drunk or sleepy;
riding in a car with defects (bald tires, flat tires, lights that don't work); and
interfering with your driver.

If you were found to be negligent by one of these causes, the other party will have to prove that your actions are what caused their injuries. Your best bet after any accident that causes serious injury is to meet with a Douglas County, Georgia attorney. Your attorney will determine whether you have a legitimate case and help you take steps toward obtaining compensation.

When It's Time to Contact a Douglas County, Georgia Attorney

A Douglas County, Georgia attorney will help you understand GA negligence laws and how to read your case, whether you have a claim or not. At Murphy & Associates our Douglas County car wreck 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.