Personal injury cases are often an emotional and costly endeavor. Therefore, it is important to know the types of damages available to you in a personal injury case so you can protect your rights. In this article, we look at three different types of damages most commonly available in a personal injury case. Are you…
Traffic accidents are one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and Georgia is no exception. Thousands of victims lose their lives every year with even more left with life-altering injuries and insurmountable medical bills. Unfortunately, dangerous driving increased in 2020. With proper legal representation from a car accident lawyer in Gainesville,…
Losing a family member is devastating. But the grieving process is compounded in knowing that the death was caused by another’s negligence. Wrongful death claims allow loved ones to take action against an individual or company who caused the death of their family member due to negligence. Understanding Wrongful Death Claims What is a wrongful…
Stewart, Melvin & Frost’s Trial Team Secures $500,000 Settlement for Victim of Car Wreck Gainesville, Ga. – The Trial Team at Stewart, Melvin & Frost has obtained a $500,000 settlement following a car wreck that occurred in Flowery Branch. The Hall County case involved a horrible car accident caused by a negligent driver who ran…
When you are injured due to the negligent actions of another, it can be devastating. This is especially true when the injury requires a long recovery period or leads to permanent disability. Should this happen, you are not without recourse. Personal injury lawsuits allow you to seek financial compensation from the person or company that…
Losing a loved one is devastating. When someone causes the death and refuses to take responsibility, the grief can be overwhelming. Depending on the circumstances, you and your family may want to speak with an experienced wrongful death lawyer in Gainesville, GA from our Stewart, Melvin & Frost Trial Team to discuss what rights and…
After a car accident, your insurer — or the insurer for the negligent driver – or both – may be responsible for paying for any damages and injuries you have sustained. The question of how much to expect from a car accident settlement without filing a lawsuit is not easy to answer, as every case…
A demand letter, when done effectively, can often result in an early settlement when you are involved in an car wreck or any accident that results in you being injured due to the negligence of someone else. Compensation is often needed to pay for both physical and non-physical damages, whether it is medical bills, lost…
To get your personal injury lawsuit to trial, it can take anywhere from a year to multiple years, depending on the complexity of your case and a host of other factors. Most cases, however, typically settle out of court. When you might be able to settle your personal injury case will again depend on a…
The recent settlement in a 2021 rear-end car collision that injured a man’s back offers a perfect example of why victims need an car accident attorneys – like the Trial Team of Stewart, Melvin & Frost — fighting on their behalf. The accident happened in December 2018, when the truck of a 63-year-old male driver…