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Stages of a Georgia Personal Injury Claim (Part A)

When an accident causes you serious injury because of the careless decisions and actions of others, you may need to file a Georgia personal injury claim against those who are responsible for your damages.

The need for a Georgia personal injury claim may be particularly great if you have suffered a life-altering injury, such as a spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury or paralysis. These types of injuries often require long-term treatment and you may quickly find the medical bills spiraling out of control, leaving you with a financial crisis on your hands.

The First Step in Your Georgia Personal Injury Claim

While the circumstances for every accident are unique, there are some common steps that will factor into any Georgia personal injury claim. The first step in the process of your claim is to secure the services of a qualified Fayette personal injury lawyer. While it is true that you can choose to pursue your claim on your own, the chances of having a successful resolution to your claim are greatly increased when you have an experienced legal team on your side.

During the initial consultation and follow-up meetings with your Fayette personal injury lawyer, you will discuss the details of your accident and injuries and present any evidence that you may have collected in relation to the incident. This can include a police report, medical bills, doctor's notes and photographs of the injuries.

Setting the Lawsuit in Motion - The Filing of Complaint

After your attorney finds that you have a strong case and they have determined who the liable parties are in your Georgia personal injury claim, they will help you to commence with the official filing of complaint, or petition, as it is sometimes referred to. The filing of a complaint is the act that sets the injury claim in motion and it will outline:

• The party or parties being named in the lawsuit;
• The legal grounds for the case; and
• The damages that you seek (i.e. "the prayer for relief" or demand for justice).

The filing of the complaint provides the defendant with information about the lawsuit pending against them. In some instances, you may need to prepare multiple filings of a complaint, such as when you are filing a Georgia personal injury lawsuit against multiple parties or multiple claims against a single party. Your Fayette personal injury attorney can assist you with this often complicated process.

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