Category Archives: Personal Injury
Don’t Ignore Soft Tissue Injuries After a Car Accident
In Georgia, car accidents are the leading cause of emergency room visits and deaths due to injury. Not all injuries from car crashes are as serious as others–many accidents result only in minor property damage–however, it’s important not to discount soft tissue injuries or shrug them off. Common Soft Tissue Injuries Below is a… Read More »
The Wheres and Whys of Slip and Fall Accidents
“Slip and fall” is a term used for a personal injury case in which a person slips or trips and is injured on the property of someone else. These cases usually fall under the broader category of cases known as premises liability claims. Slip and fall accidents usually occur on property (or premises) owned… Read More »
Is Medical Malpractice Difficult to Prove?
The process of analyzing whether a deviation from the standard of care occurred involves determining, through the right medical expert(s), what the applicable medical standard of care was under the given circumstances and then assessing whether the medical provider’s care fell below that standard. Frequently, it is the next part of the medical malpractice… Read More »
How Dog Bites Can Often Lead to Serious Injuries
Dog bites can often lead to serious injuries. Although we love our canines and regard them as pets, there are several instances of ill-trained or vicious dogs seriously injuring children and adults occurring in our cities and towns. Although you might just want to forget about a bad encounter with a canine, you do… Read More »
How Are Wrongful Death Settlements Paid Out?
A wrongful death lawsuit is a claim for money damages from someone whose carelessness caused the death of another. It can be brought against anyone who negligently caused a death, including medical professionals, drivers, and manufacturers. Calculating the amount of damages in a wrongful death lawsuit is challenging and often requires the expertise of… Read More »
How to Avoid Personal Injury
A single workplace accident can leave a big impact on your business. Between the medical bills, the lost productivity, all the workers’ compensation paperwork, and the low morale, the costs are high. The best way to avoid these costs is by avoiding an injury. Follow these 10 tips to prevent an injury and protect… Read More »
How Staffing Problems Can Result in Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice can be caused by a number of reasons, including immaturity, inexperience, lack of communication, and substandard procedures. In some cases, it may be caused by hospital staffing problems, including nurse understaffing. Nurses are often at the front line of medical care. They are the first to respond to a patient’s medical needs,… Read More »
Settlements Distribution with Wrongful Death in Georgia
Georgia law determines who is authorized to bring a wrongful death claim. For instance, if the decedent was married, his or her spouse is usually the only person who can bring the claim. Even if the victim’s children are not authorized to bring the claim, the children will share in the recovery of wrongful… Read More »
Understanding what is Product Liability Laws in Georgia
What is a Product Liability Case? A product liability case serves to hold an industrialized manufacturing business or distributing company legitimately accountable for damages instigated by defective or dangerous products. All businesses owe high standards of care to customers or consumers. They must ensure their products are safe for use as intended. Failure to… Read More »
Types of Slip-and-Fall Accidents in Georgia
Slip-and-fall accidents are very common. These accidents can result in severe injuries, including cuts, broken bones, spinal injuries, head injuries, soft tissue injuries, and even death. These types of injuries can be alarming, painful, and expensive. You may need long-term medical care, or you may miss work because of them. If the injury happened… Read More »
