Author Archives: Stacey Carroll
Stacey Carroll Recognized as a Georgia Super Lawyer for 2015
We are pleased to announce that Stacey Carroll has been recognized as a Georgia Super Lawyer for 2015, a distinction earned by less than 2% of the lawyers in the state. Stacey’s Super Lawyers profile may be found here: http://www.superlawyers.com/georgia/lawyer/Stacey-Carroll/be57c155-6e0a-4d17-92c2-930ecc887480.html
What is Recoverable as “Pain and Suffering”?
Victims of negligence can have their lives impacted in numerous ways by a physical injury. In most cases, the medical bills and physical pain make up only a fraction of the plaintiff’s total legal recovery. Georgia appellate courts have held that no precise formula may be used to measure a plaintiff’s pain and suffering…. Read More »
Stacey Carroll Wins Unanimous Decision in Georgia Supreme Court
Stacey Carroll secured a unanimous Supreme Court decision for his clients in Gala v. Fisher. The High Court held that a plaintiff faced with an expert qualification challenge may supplement her complaint with the affidavit of a new expert. A full copy of the Court’s decision can be found here: Fisher Holding
Carroll Law Firm Obtains Six-Figure Settlement for Defrauded Franchise Investor
Carroll Law Firm has obtained a confidential six-figure settlement for an investor who was duped into investing a substantial sum of money in a franchise business. Although the client signed a contract stating that he did not rely on any representations made by the company, Stacey Carroll was able to successfully argue that the… Read More »
Stacey Carroll Presents Argument to Georgia Supreme Court in Fisher v. Gala, et al.
On September 8, 2014, Stacey Carroll presented oral argument to the Georgia Supreme Court in Fisher v. Gala, et al. regarding Georgia’s expert affidavit requirements.
When Is Compensation Available for a Defective Product?
Thousands of Georgians are physically injured each year from defective or dangerous products. Such products range from kitchen appliances and lawn equipment to automobiles and industrial machinery. To recover for injuries caused by these products, the injured plaintiff must satisfy certain legal elements, usually requiring the presentation of expert testimony. Georgia recognizes three general… Read More »
When Can an Injured Plaintiff Recover Compensation for Mental Distress?
Plaintiffs in civil litigation can obtain compensation for numerous types of damages. A personal injury claimant may seek recovery for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost wages. A defrauded consumer or investor may recover actual money lost, and in many cases may also recover attorney’s fees and statutory penalties. Any plaintiff may seek… Read More »
The Interplay Between Your Health Insurance and Personal Injury Recovery
In a previous article, I explained why a plaintiff’s claims for medical expenses in a personal injury suit is not limited to actual out-of-pocket expenditures for medical care. In other words, a plaintiff’s recovery in the lawsuit is not reduced by the amount of the medical expenses paid by the plaintiff’s health insurer instead… Read More »
The Key Legal Trick to Getting Out of a Bad Contract
I often have clients ask me about getting out of unfavorable contracts they have signed. Many times, the complaint is that the other party made some untrue statement or engaged in deceptive tactics in negotiating the contract. However, in just about every contract drafted by a competent attorney—there is included what’s called a “merger”… Read More »
Can an Injured Plaintiff Recover for Medical Costs Not Paid Out-of-Pocket?
When I have initial consultations with personal injury clients, many are confused about how their case is valued. One of the most common misconceptions is the rule for recovering medical expenses. Suppose Jane was injured by a reckless driver, requiring a hospitalization that cost $100,000. Jane’s health insurance covers her hospitalization. After Jane pays… Read More »