Your loved one should not suffer indignities or lose freedoms or privileges just because he or she is making the transition to a Georgia nursing home. In fact, the Georgia Department of Community Health specifically identifies the protections every nursing home...
Year: 2018
In controversial, fatal accident, workers’ comp may be awarded
Many companies in Georgia have implemented workers' compensation policies to protect their employees, as well as company rights if one of their workers gets hurt on the job. Whether or not people are awarded compensation depends on the nature of their accident, who...
Truck drivers and texting
Drivers in Rome likely understand that they face the threat of encountering other motorists who are texting on the road. Yet they may mistakenly assume that threat to only come from the drivers of standard cars, trucks and SUV's. Why would they think that one driving...
When a slip and fall injury is the fault of the injured
The theory of premises liability states that when a Georgia property owner fails to maintain his or her building or land, repair dangerous conditions and/or provide adequate warning for dangerous conditions, the courts may hold him or her accountable for any injuries...
How to know if an insurance settlement is fair
Like most residents of northwest Georgia, you live your life responsibly. Not only do you go to work every day and care for your family, but you also drive with care. Unfortunately, distracted truck drivers can bring your life to a standstill in a matter of...
Achieving a permanent recovery from your repetitive stress injury
When you begin to recognize the symptoms of a repetitive stress injury, you may not immediately see it as a workplace injury. However, if your job requires you to perform the same functions repetitively and for consecutive periods of time, the pain you are...
Car wrecks and the risk of miscarriage
Whether you are an expecting mother or your partner is pregnant, you may have a number of concerns related to pregnancy. Sadly, some people have had to suffer through terrible tragedies, such as the loss of a fetus. Moreover, car accidents can cause a mother to have a...
Signs of potential neglect or abuse in a nursing home
If you have an elderly relative living in a nursing home in Georgia, you will know all too well the importance of knowing that they are being well taken care of. Numerous families make the decision every day to move a parent, grandparent or other family member into a...
Auto accidents and parked cars
Crashes happen on the road for all sorts of reasons, but some accidents are particularly unique. For example, some motor vehicle collisions involve a car that is not even moving. In some cases, a parked car may be involved in an accident because a driver parked their...
The circadian rhythm and a truck-car crash waiting to happen
For the most part, commercial truck drivers are responsible professionals. However, if the big rig in the lane next to you begins weaving, you likely begin worrying.That big rig is much bigger than your hybrid. Is the driver falling asleep at the wheel? Has the...
