People often associate serious and fatal harm suffered by those in nursing homes and other care facilities with falls, getting the wrong medication and even infections that can result from neglect. However, another potential danger is exposure to and ingestion of...
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Weight and height differences make truck accidents riskier
Truck accidents are more dangerous than standard car crashes. This is because the chances of catastrophic injuries and fatalities are higher in truck crashes. A significant percentage of fatal crashes reported yearly in Georgia involve a truck. The weight and height...
Recovering future income when a loved one dies suddenly
Successful wrongful death lawsuits can provide grieving families with a degree of closure. People may find it easier to move on after a tragedy when the courts have affirmed that a specific person or business is responsible for their loss. Additionally, wrongful death...
Negotiating a semi-truck crash insurance claim
Those affected by collisions often take for granted that they can quickly and easily obtain compensation from the insurance company covering the party at fault for the crash. When a collision occurs due to the mistakes or negligence of a commercial driver, the...
How Georgia’s hands-free law can affect distracted-driving claims
After a serious crash, knowing that another driver may have been using a phone can leave you with questions about what happened and who was responsible. In Georgia, drivers must comply with specific restrictions on phones and other electronic devices behind the wheel....
When does a traffic stop violate the Constitution?
A routine traffic stop may seem like a minor inconvenience, but every stop must comply with constitutional protections. Law enforcement officers have authority to stop drivers under certain circumstances, yet that authority has legal limits. Understanding those limits...
Pushing back against fentanyl-related charges in Georgia
Fentanyl-related charges in Georgia are treated with exceptional seriousness. Whether allegations involve possession, trafficking, distribution or another drug offense, a conviction can result in severe consequences, including incarceration, substantial fines and a...
Can a wrongful death case proceed without criminal charges?
When a loved one dies because of another person’s misconduct or negligence, families often expect the criminal justice system to hold the responsible party accountable. However, there are many situations in which the prosecutor decides not to pursue criminal charges...
Who can bring a wrongful death claim in Georgia?
The unexpected loss of a loved one due to someone else's negligence can be emotionally and financially devastating. While it may not completely erase the grief, you may be able to file a claim for the loss, the wrongful death, of your loved one for compensation....
Liability for a slip and fall on a rental property
Suffering a serious injury from a slip and fall at your apartment complex can completely disrupt your life, leaving you with unexpected medical bills and missed time at work. When a hazard on a rental property causes you harm, determining who is financially...