Truck drivers have an important role in the United States. Whether making long treks across the country, or short trips within the state, trucks are one of the main ways goods move around the nation. In the trucking world, minutes and hours matter and a late delivery...
Year: 2014
A truly stinky accident in northern Georgia
Vehicular accidents have become a normal part of daily life in the United States. While many are minor inconveniences, some car accidents, like days, are worse than others, and like a bad day, some car accidents can make a person wish he or she had never gotten out of...
When can a plaintiff recover punitive damages for a car accident?
People file civil cases for a nearly limitless amount of reasons, but most cases can be summed up as seeking to make someone stop or start engaging in an activity, a contract dispute, or a dispute over damages. The various types of awards granted are used to try and...
The right approach to a drunk driving accident
Most people know that driving can be as dangerous. But, they may not know that the vast majority of all car accidents are caused by the human actions. These actions can be intentional, accidental or just plain reckless. One of the most reckless things a driver can do...
Damages in a Georgia wrongful death lawsuit
The vast majority of all civil cases, including those in Georgia, end with a determination and an award of damages. The exact nature of the damages received will depend on the type of case that is being heard and what the plaintiff request. Often times, what damages...
Wrongful death suit filed after man’s death in police custody
Police agencies meant to "protect and serve" the general public. This means that every citizen, whether they are accused of a crime or not, is under the protection of the police. Unfortunately, is not practiced by some of the police officers walking the streets today....
Level the playing ground, turn the fight into Goliath vs. Goliath
A single car accident can change the course of a person's life, affecting all those around them in a profound manner. Not only can an accident injury a person to the point they are no longer able to work, but in the worst cases it can take their life. The roads of...
What is a bed sore, and when is it a sign of neglect?
There are many types of neglect that can occur in a nursing home setting, but one of the easiest to prevent and oftentimes visually unsettling forms of neglect comes in the form of bed or pressure sores. A bed sore is an injury that can affect everything from the skin...
Bullet ricochet injures one, kills another
Firearms, regardless of whether or not they are legal, are extremely dangerous. Of course, not all firearms are involved in horrific accidents. There are a large number of sporting activities that involved guns and, for the most part, are participated in safely and...
Late night truck accident claims the lives of four
Not every vehicle in Rome, Georgia, is made the same. Motorcycles are light, fast, sexy and can be incredible dangerous in an accident, due to the lack of protection for its rider. Cars are the standard for most people, and, although they come in many sizes and...