When a Columbus spinal cord injury attorney is able to convince a jury that the defendant’s negligence caused the plaintiff’s spinal injuries, the plaintiff could recover the damages they deserve. However, in some situations, a plaintiff could be partially responsible for their injuries.
According to Georgia law, a plaintiff may only recover monetary compensation for their injuries if they are less than 50 percent at fault for their own injuries. When a plaintiff is less than 50 percent responsible, the court will reduce the amount of damages awarded to the plaintiff proportionally to the percentage the plaintiff was at fault.