Personal Injury

Savannah Personal Injury Attorney

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 money to cover medical expenses and lost income. The legal definition of a personal injury is an injury to your body, mind or emotions.

Jeffrey S. Hanna, attorney at law, can help you with your injury.  He is experienced in cases including:

Auto Accidents
Traffic accidents happen every day on Georgia roadways. Over 2.5 million injuries and 1,600 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 the at-fault driver either 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.

Nursing Home Abuse
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.Jeffrey S. Hanna, attorney at law, has the experience necessary in seeking compensation for claims of nursing home abuse and neglect. He will work with the families of injured assisted living and nursing home residents, and pursue claims for injury or death with compassion, respect and dignity.

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, thus 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. Jeffrey S. Hanna, attorney at law, has extensive experience in legal and medical issues that allow him to thoroughly evaluate your potential claim. Remember, your claim has certain time limits. Therefore, it is important to contact us as soon as you believe you may have a potential claim.

Slip and Fall
Slip-and-fall accidents may be a common occurrence, but it doesn’t mean that all incidents are without legal liability. Slip-and-fall accidents are no laughing matter.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 20 to 30 percent of all people involved in a slip-and-fall accident suffer moderate to severe injuries such as cuts and bruises, broken bones and fractures, spinal cord injuries and head injuries. In fact, slip-and-fall accidents account for a large number of traumatic brain injuries as well as unintentional death. The CDC estimates that unintentional falls cause 20,000 deaths annually in the U.S. and over 1 million Americans suffer from a slip-and-fall-related injury.

Dog Bites
You may be compensated for all of your expenses if you have been injured as a result of being bitten by a dog.  You may be entitled to past medical expenses, future medical expenses, disfigurement for any scarring that may occur, loss of wages or loss of earning capacity as well as pain and suffering.

Call Jeffrey S. Hanna, Attorney at Law to set up a consultation.