Taking to the road in Georgia and across the United States always carries with it a certain level of risk. However, circumstances and driver behavior can add to the danger. To try and avoid these accidents and give drivers, passengers, pedestrians and others on the...
“Virtual Hearings” This is not a phrase that most attorneys are used to hearing. Due to the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus, most court rooms have switched to web streaming software in an attempt to continue to hear cases while being as safe as possible. There are...
Many potential clients mistakenly believe that the value of their case equals three times the total amount of their medical bills, i.e., $5,000.00 in medical bills means your case is worth $15,000.00. This formula is mostly inaccurate and drastically oversimplifies...
One of the most frequently asked questions of personal injury clients is "How long will it take to settle my case?" After seeing television advertisements with actors claiming to have received their settlement checks in a flash, many potential clients are surprised to...
A recent story circulating in the news about a child who suffered severe burns at a day care in Hall county has many parents and guardians thinking about the quality of care their children are receiving. According to the article, Megan Seabolt picked her 18 month old...
Every few years statistics on the impact of road conditions on motorcycle accidents are studied with varying results. Of the causes, such as bad weather and driving too fast for conditions, the most common cause of motorcycle accidents are collisions with passenger...
Something most people take for granted is that when they step foot on an elevator or escalator they will be raised or lowered without any incident. This was how my parents and I thought when we went on our vacation to the Bahamas last year. As we were coming to the...
Created in 1970 by the Occupational Safety and Health Act, OSHA's primary purpose is to assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. Each year...
Our law firm routinely receives phone calls from clients who have been injured while on the premises of a business or residence by a hazard that should have been prevented. The most common manifestation of this example comes in the form of a slip and fall personal...
Regardless of a person's previous experience with animals, nothing can be more traumatic than being attacked and bitten by a dog. There are numerous stories of residents and local citizens who have been mauled by an aggressive dog breed in areas they once considered...