Most of our Georgia readers know that a personal injury lawsuit in the aftermath of a car accident can result in an award of compensation for the injured party. Negligent drivers can be held accountable for their recklessness. However, what many of our readers may not...
Year: 2015
More deaths on Georgia roadways
Most of our readers would probably think that with the advances in automotive safety technology that the number of injuries and deaths that occur on the highways and roads throughout the country would most likely be on the decline. Unfortunately, in Georgia at least,...
What are “bedsores”?
Any of our Georgia readers who have been in a medical facility have probably heard doctors and nurses express concerns about "bedsores." Bedsores are of particular concern with elderly patients, or patients who are suffering from some type of injury or illness that...
What are the different types of broken bones?
Most motorcyclists in Georgia are experienced riders who take every precaution to avoid being involved in a motorcycle accident. However, the reality is that in many of these accidents the fault doesn't lie with the motorcyclist - another negligent driver is the...
Basing a lawsuit on defective auto parts
The majority of lawsuits based on car accidents are usually founded on a driver's negligence behind the wheel. The negligent driver can be held accountable for their behavior, especially if it results in an auto accident that leads to serious injuries or even...
Multi-vehicle crash in Georgia leaves five young women dead
Most Georgia residents have probably heard the heartbreaking news about a deadly truck accident that left five young women dead. The young women - all nursing students who were finishing up their first year of studies - were in two separate cars that were part of a...
Examining the frequency and types of elder abuse
The rights and wellbeing of senior citizens is an important issue that should be made more prominent as to expose any wrongdoing. Nursing home abuse, in particular, is a primary target to address, simply because so many people rely on these facilities as they get...
Does wearing a helmet make a difference in a motorcycle accident?
Many residents of North Georgia will likely take full advantage of the pleasant spring weather by getting their motorcycles out, getting them prepped and taking them out for a ride. There is almost no better way for Georgia residents to know that spring has finally...
Suffering head trauma in a car accident
A car accident can leave a Georgia resident with all sorts of serious injuries. However, of all the injuries a person can suffer, a head trauma is likely to be the biggest cause for concern. A head trauma could include a traumatic brain injury or a skull fracture,...
Hit and run collision leaves bicyclist clinging to life
Any type of car collision has the chance to leave a Georgia resident injured, sometimes seriously. But, a hit and run type of car accident can be even more dangerous, because oftentimes the person who leaves the scene either doesn't know that they hit something or...