ATLANTA, Georgia — Over a year has passed since Georgia enacted sweeping changes to its tort laws, leaving personal injury victims to struggle to overcome new hurdles in their pursuit of justice. The updates, which include revisions to the hospital lien statute and the inclusion of chiropractors as lienholders, have added significant layers of complexity to the legal and financial aspects of personal injury cases. Personal injury attorney Riah Greathouse, founder of Greathouse Trial Law, sheds light on these challenges and explains how his firm helps clients manage this evolving legal landscape.
“These changes weren’t just a temporary adjustment,” says Greathouse. “They’ve fundamentally altered the personal injury landscape in Georgia. For many victims, these laws can feel like an additional obstacle during what is already one of the most difficult times in their lives. At Greathouse Trial Law, we’ve adapted our strategies to protect our clients’ rights as we pursue the justice and compensation they need to move forward with their lives.”
The revision of the hospital lien statute has had far-reaching consequences for personal injury negotiations. Under these changes, chiropractors can now hold liens for unpaid medical treatment, a shift that adds more stakeholders to the negotiation process. While this may seem like a small technical adjustment, it has significant implications in settlement discussions, potentially increasing the financial burden placed on victims before they even receive their compensation.
For personal injury victims, particularly those without access to extensive health insurance, it creates a new challenge. Hospital liens, compounded by the addition of other care providers like chiropractors, can quickly erode the payout a victim receives from a settlement. Greathouse Trial Law has seen firsthand how these barriers affect their clients and remains dedicated to mitigating their impact.
“At our law firm, we’ve taken a proactive approach,” Greathouse notes. “We work to reduce liens wherever possible and to educate our clients on what these changes mean during every step of the case. Advocating for our clients in the face of these shifting laws is our priority.”
Greathouse Trial Law continues to implement innovative strategies to address the ripple effects of these legal amendments. By fostering open communication with lienholders, prioritizing negotiations that benefit their clients, and leveraging a deep understanding of Georgia’s revised laws, the firm stands with personal injury victims so they don’t have to face these challenges alone.
The mission of Greathouse Trial Law remains clear in the aftermath of these legal reforms—a commitment to supporting injury victims and helping them rebuild their lives. The Atlanta-based personal injury law firm invites prospective clients to learn more about their services and how they’re addressing the complexities of Georgia’s new tort environment by visiting https://atltriallaw.com/.
About Greathouse Trial Law, LLC
Riah Greathouse and Greathouse Trial Law care about their clients and go above and beyond to represent their interests, from negotiating with insurance companies to fighting for their clients in court, if necessary. The Atlanta-based personal injury law firm offers a skilled and experienced team in a broad range of practice areas, from auto accidents to slip and falls, with services throughout the state of Georgia. For a free consultation, contact Greathouse Trial Law at (678) 310-2827.