Personal Injury

How Are Pain and Suffering Damages Calculated?

When you win a settlement or damage award for your injuries, you may generally receive compensation for two types of losses.  Economic losses include all of the ways your injuries affect your finances. Non-economic losses encompass how your injuries affect your quality of life. Pain and suffering damages fall under non-economic damages. Here is some… read more

How to Write a Settlement Demand Letter

After suffering an injury due to someone else’s negligence, one of the most important steps in the personal injury claims process is writing a settlement demand letter. This document serves as the foundation for your compensation negotiations. At Hawk Law Group, our personal injury lawyers have 71 years of combined experience representing accident victims throughout… read more

What Is the Difference Between Negligence and Negligence Per Se?

Negligence and negligence per se are two different legal standards used in personal injury cases. Each standard has different elements that you must prove in order to convince a jury that you deserve compensation for your injuries. The negligence per se standard may be used when a person broke a law, resulting in injury to… read more

What Exactly Can a Process Server Do to Serve Papers in Augusta, GA?

The use of a process server is a professional way to meet the requirement of serving legal documents via a third party. To meet legal requirements and avoid breaking the law, process servers must know and follow the legal guidelines set forth in their state.  What Does a Process Server Do? Some types of legal… read more

How Safe Are Motor Scooters in Augusta?

In an average year, Richmond County has between twenty and thirty traffic deaths. These statistics include roughly two fatal motorcycle accidents, six fatal pedestrian accidents, and one fatal bicycle accident every year. A handful of motor scooter riders may also suffer injuries or deaths in the county every year. Here is a guide to motor… read more

What is the Difference Between Lawyer and Attorney?

If you’re injured, some may have advised you to find a lawyer. Others may have recommended getting an attorney. You may wonder if there is a difference between the two. Naturally, you want to hire the professional that is most qualified to provide you with representation. Today, there is no difference between lawyers and attorneys. … read more