http://www.articlesnatch.com/profile/strokeinjurylawyers/30253 strokeinjurylawyers is an author at ArticleSnatch.com Article Directory. Below are the most recent articles from strokeinjurylawyers. For more of articles by strokeinjurylawyers please use the link above. http://www.articlesnatch.com/profile/strokeinjurylawyers/30253 http://static.articlesnatch.com/i/logo.gif en-us http://www.articlesnatch.com/profile/strokeinjurylawyers/30253 PHP/5.0.26 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/I---m-Being-Sued-in-Georgia----Now-What-/335223 Being sued can throw sensible people into a panic. A lawsuit is an adversarial process that looks a lot like a very polite fight, and the sums of money at stake can be high. You might feel angry or betrayed by the plaintiff and want to take immediate action. But if you’re being sued, there's no need to panic -- you won’t necessarily end up in debt or in years of nasty litigation. If you’re worried, take some time to learn about your case and your rights. Understand Your Lawsuit If you’re being sued, the chances are that you’ve already tried and failed to resolve the dispute informally. But your first formal notice that you’re being sued in Georgia is when you’re served with a complaint. A complaint is the legal document that the other side, or their Atlanta lawyer, wrote to explain the problem as they see it, and the laws that apply. Read the complaint carefully to learn what exactly the other side is asking for. The complaint might make outrageous claims, include people who aren’t involved in the dispute, or ask for far more money than you think the dispute is worth. **End Summary** Topics: atlanta injury lawyers]]> atlanta accidents]]> atlanta attorneys]]> atlanta automobile accident]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Atlanta accident lawyers Stokes and Kopitsky have successfully helped hundreds of injured clients recover payment for insurance claims, medical bills, lost pay, pain and suffering, and more. Please call us for a free consultation. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/I---m-Being-Sued-in-Georgia----Now-What-/335223 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Representing-Yourself-in-Georgia-Civil-Courts/320053 If you're involved in a court case in Georgia -- or want to file one -- you have the right to represent yourself. Only criminal defendants without adequate funds are entitled to a free, court-appointed lawyer in the United States. Legal aid agencies offer assistance in a limited number of civil (non-criminal) cases to persons who have very little or no income. Other Atlanta lawyers must be paid fees, either from your own funds, or, if you are a plaintiff in an injury case, from the amount recovered for you by your Atlanta injury attorney. But before you decide to be your own lawyer -- which the courts call a pro se or pro per litigant -- it's important to understand what the job requires. Acting as your own lawyer requires you to be good at attending to details, understanding complicated or bureaucratic rules and public speaking. If you know you're not good at those things, or your case is complicated or emotional, you should seriously consider finding an attorney. When Should I Represent Myself? Regardless of the case, not everyone has the right skills, circumstances or personality to be their own lawyer. **End Summary** Topics: atlanta injury lawyers]]> atlanta accidents]]> atlanta attorneys]]> atlanta automobile accident]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Atlanta accident lawyers Stokes and Kopitsky have successfully helped hundreds of injured clients recover payment for insurance claims, medical bills, lost pay, pain and suffering, and more. Please call us for a free consultation. Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Representing-Yourself-in-Georgia-Civil-Courts/320053 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-to-Prepare-for-a-Georgia-Deposition/320051 Your deposition in a court case may be the first time you've ever been asked to give legal testimony under oath. Because the questions may be very personal and your answers may be important to your case, and because you'll be testifying in a room with your Atlanta lawyer and one or more opposing lawyers, a deposition can be intimidating. If you're giving a deposition in a Georgia civil case, it helps to know ahead of time what to expect. Before Your Deposition A deposition is a formal meeting, usually around a conference table in a law office, at which you answer questions under oath. Most questions will be asked by the other party's lawyer, although your own attorney may occasionally ask you a question to clarify an answer you have given. Under Georgia law, a deposition can't last more than seven hours. You'll have to swear to tell the truth, and your answers will be either recorded by a court reporter typing on a special machine, or by an electronic recording device. **End Summary** Topics: atlanta injury lawyers]]> atlanta accidents]]> atlanta attorneys]]> atlanta automobile accident]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Atlanta accident lawyers Stokes and Kopitsky have successfully helped hundreds of injured clients recover payment for insurance claims, medical bills, lost pay, pain and suffering, and more. Please call us for a free consultation. Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-to-Prepare-for-a-Georgia-Deposition/320051