Cartersville Civil Litigation Attorneys

Representing Your Rights in Complex Legal Disputes 

If you are currently engaged in a legal dispute, or if you believe that a disagreement between you and another party cannot be resolved without legal intervention, reach out to the team at Perrotta, Lamb & Johnson, LLC. Since 1982, we have represented clients in Georgia and throughout the South in all types of non-criminal legal disputes. Our attorneys have extensive experience navigating the civil litigation process, as well as seeking alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation and arbitration.

At our office in Cartersville, we provide comprehensive legal services in an array of civil matters. Our attorneys have nearly 100 years of combined experience and a long record of success, having tried thousands of cases to verdict. No matter how complex your situation may be, we are ready to help you navigate the legal process and develop an aggressive strategy aimed at protecting your rights.

Discuss your case with one of our civil litigation lawyers in Cartersville today; call (770) 637-7603 or contact us online to request your initial consultation.

How Do You Sue Someone for Damages? 

Most civil lawsuits are brought in an effort to recover monetary compensation for damages, or economic and non-economic losses resulting from the negligent or wrongful conduct of another. Depending on the details of your specific case, you could be seeking compensation for lost income, lost earning ability, unpaid wages, loss of future earnings, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other losses. 

But how exactly do you begin the process of seeking compensation for your damages? 

While every case is slightly different, the basic steps involved in suing someone for damages in Georgia include: 

• Pleading: Pleading is the initial stage of the civil litigation process in which you file your complaint with the court. After filing, you are typically required to serve the defendant a copy of the complaint, which should include information regarding your injury and/or damages and how the defendant was involved in causing the injury/damages. 
• Discovery: Discovery is the legal process in which both parties gather evidence and build their separate cases. This may involve requesting information from the other side and vice versa. Discovery is typically the most time-consuming aspect of civil litigation and may result in a pre-trial settlement at its conclusion. 
• Trial: Once both parties have prepared their cases, the trial begins. During the trial, the attorneys for each side will present their arguments based on evidence procured during discovery. In some cases, the attorneys for each side will also call witnesses to provide testimony. After the trial, the judge and/or jury will provide a verdict. 
• Appeal: After a verdict has been issued, either party may request an appeal. To do so, the side requesting the appeal must demonstrate that a legal error was made; appeals are not granted simply because one side does not like the outcome of the case. However, if an error is discovered, the appellate court may reverse the initial verdict. 

Regardless of the nature of your legal dispute, we strongly recommend that you seek immediate counsel from a qualified attorney. Navigating the civil litigation process can be confusing, time-consuming, and costly, especially without the help of a knowledgeable legal team. 

When you turn to our Cartersville civil litigation attorneys, you can rest assured that we will do everything possible to secure the best possible outcome in your case. We work diligently to prepare solid cases for our clients and seek innovative strategies tailored to the unique facts and circumstances of each individual situation.