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Why You Should See a Doctor After Any Auto Accident

Why You Should See a Doctor After Any Auto Accident

The likelihood of injuries occurring in an auto accident is extremely high. In a minor auto accident, you may walk away with nothing more than cuts and bruises. However, a major auto accident can include life changing injuries such as a severed spinal cord or traumatic brain injury (TBI). There...

Important Pictures You Should Take After a Vehicle Accident

Important Pictures You Should Take After a Vehicle Accident

When you have a vehicle accident, there are certain actions that are advisable to take at the scene. One of the most important things is to capture evidence of the accident. This evidence can be used to build a case for compensation and prove that you were not at-fault. The...

What NOT to Do at the Scene of an Accident

What NOT to Do at the Scene of an Accident

After an accident, things happen fast. For a person who has been injured, it is hard to think straight or know what to do. While being civil at the scene of an accident is commendable, there are limits to what you should say and do. If one or more parties...

4 Benefits of Uninsured Motorist Insurance in Georgia

4 Benefits of Uninsured Motorist Insurance in Georgia

If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident in Georgia, you would expect that the at-fault driver has insurance. However, the sad reality is that many drivers are either underinsured or don’t have any insurance. It is for this reason that insurance companies must offer you uninsured motorist insurance,...

Early Detection of Brain Injury Is Easier Than Ever

One of the major risks with brain injuries is that early detection often relies on a determination from a medical professional. Sometimes, the symptoms of a brain injury do not present right away, even if the injury poses a significant threat to health. A recent innovation from Blinktbi may provide...

Is Pursuing Medical Malpractice Worth It?

Is Pursuing Medical Malpractice Worth It? For many plaintiffs, the idea of going up against a large hospital or medical facility seems like an insurmountable challenge. However, there are legal mechanisms in place that are designed to protect those under the care of medical professionals. If you have suffered injury...

3 Things to Consider About Georgia’s Premises Liability Law

Premises liability affords invitees certain protections, but the property owner is also protected against unreasonable claims. There are three things you should consider about Georgia premises liability if you have had an accident and wish to pursue compensation. Owner Negligence The first element that comes into question in a premises...

What Is the Landlord’s Responsibility for Air Conditioning in Georgia?

If you are considering renting or have already moved into rented accommodation in Georgia, you will, understandably, want to know if it’s the landlord’s responsibility to supply air conditioning. After all, temperatures can really soar, and it remains hot in Georgia most of the year. The rules relating to the...

4 Common Motorcycle Accident Causes

You are highly at risk of suffering serious injuries if you are in a motorcycle accident. Other motorists are afforded a certain level of safety due to seatbelts and a large steal frame that protects them from impact. Motorcyclists are not so lucky and must exercise extra caution when riding...

Bicycle Intersection Safety

Bicycle intersection safety depends upon whether roads or pavements are properly marked. Creating bicycle-friendly roads is proven to dramatically reduce the potential for accidents by creating awareness and visibility of bicyclists on our roads. Intersection Markings Bicycle lanes that approach intersections benefit from a continuous path through the intersection into...

A Passenger’s Responsibility in a BUI Boating Accident

A passenger in a Boating Under the Influence (BUI) accident may have some responsibility if he or she is the owner of the boat. It is unlawful to allow a person under the influence of alcohol or drugs to operate your boat or personal watercraft. Passengers also have a moral...

3 Top No-Nos in a Big-Truck Accident

After a big-truck accident, there is usually a lot of confusion. If you were injured in such an accident, there are certain actions and inactions that could cost you in the long term. Medical bills for injuries resulting from a major collision can become astronomical, so it is important you...

Are Cities Responsible for Inspecting Playground Equipment?

There are several scenarios in which poorly maintained playground equipment may result in injuries. Whether the city is responsible for inspecting playground equipment is an important question for a number of reasons – not least among them a legal mechanism known as the ante litem notice, which places time limits...

Waterparks: What is Their Responsibility to Prevent the Slip and Fall Accident?

Although waterparks are designed with relaxation and fun in mind, the mixture of wet surfaces and bare feet can be a recipe for disaster. So, who is responsible for a slip and fall accident at a waterpark? If you or your child suffers an injury while visiting a waterpark, it...

Accidents and Heat: Keeping Safe While in a Disabled Vehicle

It is not unusual for a car to become completely disabled in hot weather. The battery, engine and cooling systems in a car are under additional stress from the heat. This can result in any number of mechanical breakdowns that may render the vehicle immovable. If this happens, it’s important...

Common Parking Lot Accidents

Parking lot accidents are a lot more common than most people realize – which is a fact that contributes to increased accidents. When you go to a store or place of business, the last thing you expect is to become involved in an accident in the parking lot. However, EHS Today...

Dog Bite Statistics in Georgia

Dog bites are so much of a threat nationwide that many states have launched programs to raise awareness and reduce the number of incidents. The first thing to understand about dog bites is they are much more common than you think, and fatalities are often the result of a dog...

What to Do if a Loved One Is Killed in a Truck Accident

Fatalities in truck accidents can devastate entire families, leaving the lives of the spouse, parents or children of the decedent shattered. As a surviving family member, you may have the power to pursue justice for your loved one through criminal and civil legal action. Speak to a Wrongful Death Lawyer...

Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries

Skinning your knees when you fall can be pretty painful, but it in no way compares to the suffering that results from a motorcycle accident. The damage to skin can become permanent if you do not seek adequate medical attention. Here are just some of the injuries that may occur...

What Your Insurance Company Won’t Tell You About Your Car Accident

When you have a car accident, one of the first things you’ll want to know is whether you’ll be covered for losses and damages. However, insurance companies are not in the business of making it easy for people who want to make claims that result in a significant payout. The...

Slip and Fall Hip Injury Symptoms

When you are involved in a slip and fall accident, it’s difficult to control how and where you land. Most people will instinctively put their hands out or fall sideways when they lose their footing. The momentum of your body can also factor into an injury resulting from a slip...

Why You Should Contact an Attorney for an Insurance Dispute

Do you feel like you have reached an impasse in an insurance dispute? Arguing endlessly for what you know you deserve can become exhausting. If an insurance company refuses to budge, you may want to consider hiring an experienced attorney. There are a number of elements in these cases an...

Defining a Defective Product

If you have been injured by what you suspect is a defective product, it is important to establish that the product meets the definition of ‘defective’ under the law. There are a number of elements in determining whether a product is defective before an injured party can successfully sue for...

Pedestrian Rights in Georgia

If you are wondering about the pedestrian rights in Georgia because you or a loved one has been involved in an accident, the Georgia legislature has created laws to protect you. In 1995, the law was amended to explicitly state that drivers are obligated to “stop and stay stopped” for...

Why a Truck Accident is Often Preventable

It is the responsibility of everyone who uses Georgia roads to help prevent truck accidents. The potential for devastation resulting from a truck accident is considerably high. Because of their size and weight, trucks cannot stop as quickly as smaller vehicles. It is therefore important drivers and pedestrians treat trucks...

4 Reasons to Get an Attorney After an Auto Accident

If you have just been involved in an auto-accident and suffered injuries, you are probably trying to work out your options for recovering any damages or losses. You may face an uphill battle when dealing with various parties involved in the processing of your claim, depending on the circumstances of...

The Shared Fault Rule in a Slip and Fall Case in Georgia

Slip and fall accidents are not as straight forward as they look on paper – a fact to which injured parties that have gone through a lawsuit can attest. If you have suffered injuries resulting from a slip and fall accident, you are probably wondering who is responsible. If so,...

Maintaining Your Dignity with Bankruptcy

Are you concerned that filing for bankruptcy is shameful? If so, you are not alone. Many debtors are worried they will be looked upon negatively if it becomes known they filed for bankruptcy. The alternative is that you continue to struggle with debts in a situation that becomes increasingly untenable. ...

Why Starting Over With Bankruptcy May Be Right for You

It’s hard to think about starting over when you have worked so hard for the success you once had, whether as an individual or a business. However, bankruptcy is sometimes the best option to get out of an unsustainable financial situation that is putting you under extreme stress. If you...

Determining Whether to Let Your Business Fold

Are you constantly wondering if it is time to let your business fold? There are quite a few signs that a business may have reached the end of the road. When it is no longer viable to keep the doors open, it is time to consider options for wrapping up...

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