Moultrie, GA Personal Injury Law Firms & Lawyers

Assuming this case is in Georgia (but really just about every jurisdiction in the US) a formal written answer has to be filed with the court where the lawsuit is pending within a few days (the length of time varies from court to courtI don't want to tell you a certain day amount and be wrong if that court is different) and if you fail to file the written answer in time the case is then in "default." That means you are prohibited from contesting that you were at fault and caused the injury. If you have homeowner's insurance there is a liability insurance portion of that type policy which should provide you with insurance coverage and a lawyer at the insurance company's expense. If you have such a policy (even a renter's policy) contact the insurer immediately to make sure there is such liability coverage and to report the claim. Then deliver the suit papers to the insurer making sure to document the delivery. If you have no such insurance, contact a local attorney immediately. If you do not know whom to contact call me and I will refer you to such an attorney in your area. I will not charge you anything to do that. Do not wait. Every minute is important as the lawyer (whether your private attorney or an insurance company hired attorney) will need time to investigate, prepare the written answer and file it with the court. Good Luck!

What really happened? Your brother will get credit for time served when he eventually pleads guilty. Did he lose his job? If he did, tell him not to pay his attorney.

Even if an on the job accident is not in your "job description," you may still be able to pursue a Virginia Workers Compensation claim if the injury "arose in the course and scope" of your employment. We helped a lumber yard forklift operator whose lost his arm when he was told to cut some wood for a customer, even though his English was limited (he had just arrived from Russia) and he had never used the industrial saws before. Generally, comp benefits include: medical bills, time loss with a doctor's note, medications and medical equipment that is reasonable, authorized, causally related and by written referral. The Virginia Workers Compensation Act does not include benefits for: physical pain, discomfort, inconvenience, mental distress, loss of future raises or bonuses. An experienced workers compensation lawyer will be able to help you determine what benefits can realistically be expected, the time it will take and the difficulty of the claim. Generally, you only have 2 years within which to bring a claim for a workplace accident. After the legal time limit, it is usually too late to file a case, as the claim would be barred by what is known as the "statute of limitations." If there is permanent loss of strength, range of motion or sensation, you should take action at once and get competent legal help before you lose what few benefits may be left at this late date.