Wrongful Death Attorneys
Adams and Jordan, Macon, GA
Adams and Jordan focuses on all aspects of personal injury and wrongful death, which includes catastrophic injuries and deaths resulting from the negligence of others. Adams and Jordan have represented clients all over Georgia, and have recovered millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for their clients. Areas of Representation Include But are NOT Limited to:
PERSONAL INJURY - Personal injury law is a broad area of legal practice that attempts to protect the rights of an individual who was injured as the result of another's negligence. Personal Injury Lawyers are often called upon when an insurance company is reluctant to pay a fair settlement amount to a victim of an accident. Additionally, many injury victims need help finding out who may be liable for their injuries and how to go about recovering some money to cover medical expenses and lost income. The legal definition of a personal injury is an injury to your body, mind or emotions.
AUTOMOBILE/TRUCK ACCIDENTS - Traffic accidents happen every day on Georgia roadways. Over 2.5 million injuries and 1600 deaths occur annually just in our state alone. Did you know that Uninsured Motorist Insurance pays victims of car crashes for medical bills and property damage when either the at-fault driver has no insurance, or their insurance coverage is so low that it doesn't fully cover the costs? Also, did you know that Georgia law limits how much of that coverage drivers can access in certain situations? In addition, Uninsured Motorist insurance may have different notification time limits to insure coverage. Thus, accident victims often must pay for medical bills and property damage out of their own pockets. Tractor-trailer or Big Truck accidents are extremely dangerous and costly. According to the National Transportation and Safety Administration, over 5300 people in Georgia lost their lives in tractor-trailer or large truck accidents between 1982 and 2006. Also in over 98% of those accidents, the drivers and passengers in the smaller vehicles suffered the brunt of the serious injuries and fatalities. If you are a victim of a trucking accident, put a law firm to work for you that knows trucking laws and regulations and is experienced in seeking and receiving compensation for its clients. Put the Law Firm of Adams and Jordan to work for you so that you can seek compensation for your lost wages, medical bills, and other compensation that you deserve.
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE - The definition of medical malpractice is when a health care provider violates the governing standard of care when providing treatment to a patient, causing the patient to suffer an injury. Medical malpractice can result from an action taken by the medical practitioner, or by the failure to take a medically appropriate action. Medical malpractice actions can be brought by the injured patient against any responsible licensed health care provider, including doctors, nurses and hospitals. At Adams and Jordan, we are experienced in legal and medical issues that allow us to thoroughly evaluate your potential claim. Remember, your claim has certain time limits so it is important to contact us as soon as you believe you may have a potential claim.
NURSING HOME ABUSE/NEGLIGENCE - Given that the health and safety of the resident is at stake if nursing home abuse or neglect is suspected, the matter should be investigated immediately. In many cases of abuse or neglect, the nursing home victim is not capable of communicating effectively about the situation. Therefore, it is incumbent upon those who sense that something is wrong to consult a qualified attorney to review the matter. Should the attorneys find reason to pursue the case in earnest, they will then attempt to obtain and review nursing home and medical records along with other pertinent information. If it is determined that one has a good case, the next step is usually to give written notice of the claim to the individuals or agencies that are believed to have committed the abuse or neglect. Adams and Jordan has the extensive experience necessary in seeking compensation for claims of nursing home abuse and neglect. We will work with the families of injured assisted living and nursing home residents to pursue claims for injury or death with compassion, respect, and dignity.
WORKERS COMPENSATION - Workers Compensation claims were created by the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Act. These claims allow employees to recover their medical expenses, lost income, and be compensated for permanent impairment due to a work related injury. Workers Comp claims do not require injured workers to prove negligence and also do not allow for the recovery of pain and suffering. Workers Comp claims are valid if the injured person is an employee, if the employer has at least 3 employees and if the injury was by accident and arising out of the course and in the course of their employment. It is important to hire an attorney that is well versed is the GA Workers Comp Act and the laws that protect you. Contact Adams and Jordan today!
WRONGFUL DEATH - Wrongful death civil lawsuits are designed to award monetary damages to the survivors of a person who was killed as a result of someone else’s negligence or intentional acts. Wrongful death actions are usually brought in state civil courts and wrongful death damages consist only of monetary damages. In the U.S., people owe some basic duties to each other. The duty of care imposes an obligation on people not to do actions negligently, which cause harm to someone else. People are also prohibited from causing intentional harm. In many cases, failure to fulfill these duties can result in criminal prosecution. In a civil action, no one is going to be sent to jail for the actions that caused the death. Instead, the person who committed the negligence may be ordered to pay monetary damages to the person who was the victim or, in the case of a wrongful death suit, to the victim’s family. Contact Adams and Jordan today to learn more about wrongful death.
PRODUCT LIABILITY - A products liability lawsuit may be brought by or on behalf of an individual injured or killed by a defective product against the manufacturer (and possibly the wholesalers, distributors and seller) of the defective product. Products liability lawsuits generally may involve several legal theories including negligence, "strict liability", and breach of warranty that involve improperly performing products and also equipment explosions. Generally speaking, one injured due to a defective product may seek compensation for medical expenses, physical pain and suffering, mental anguish, disfigurement, physical impairment, loss of earning capacity and property damage. In certain cases, one may also be entitled to seek punitive damages. A spouse or child of the victim may seek compensation for loss of consortium. In cases involving death, additional damages may be recoverable as well.
CRIMINAL WHITE COLLAR FELONIES - On the heels of corporate scandals, prosecution of white-collar crimes has become a major focus of state and federal law enforcement. In the wake of the foreclosure crisis and the collapse of the publicized investment schemes, those agencies are more focused than ever on rooting out fraud. Few law firms are equipped to withstand the massive government resources thrown at these cases. Adams and Jordan has the knowledge, skills, and expertise to successfully defend your rights. When authorities cannot solidly connect their target to the alleged fraud, they commonly charge other federal crimes, which nonetheless carry hard prison time upon conviction. Our sophistication in the arena of white-collar crime has enabled us to negotiate with prosecutors pre-indictment to avoid grand jury proceedings and formal charges. Even before that stage, we have been hired to conduct internal investigations to ferret out criminal conduct of individuals and assess the corporation's civil exposure.
Contact the Legal Professionals at Adams and Jordan today to discuss any legal questions or issue that you may have.
