The temptation to multi-task while behind the wheel is strong in casual drivers and commercial truck drivers alike. In fact, the truck drivers might be more prone to distraction simply because they are behind the wheel for such long stretches of time. The desire to...
Year: 2021
Will insurance protect you after someone’s dog attacks?
A dog bite or attack could leave you with both physical and psychological injuries that affect your quality of life. Whether a dog bites you in the face and leaves you disfigured or bites your hand and causes blood loss and tendon damage, it could be years before you...
The most common injuries in trucking accidents
If you make your living out on the road behind the wheel of a truck, you are exposed to a certain amount of risk that comes with the job. Truck drivers suffer serious injuries associated with their jobs every day. Even if you don’t get into an accident, you can still...
Uncovering the causes of slip-and-fall accidents
If you have been injured in a slip-and-fall accident, the property owner and its legal team are likely already building a case to deny or limit your claim. This is why it is so important to have a knowledgeable personal injury lawyer on your side. Your attorney can...
“Granny-cam” bill moves forward in Georgia — but is it any good?
In the wake of a horrific incident of nursing home abuse that led to the death of 89-year-old veteran who begged for medical help while he was repeatedly mistreated or ignored, the Georgia Supreme Court decided that a hidden camera that captured some of the events...
Will Georgia plant face wrongful death suit for 6 worker deaths?
Most workplaces do everything they can to keep their workers safe from harm while on the job. Sadly, it is not unheard of for some companies to cut corners on or even deliberately flout safety protocols that can wind up seriously harming employees. The Occupational...
Which is worse — distracted driving or drunk driving?
Distracted driving is by no means new, but there has been more emphasis on it since the invention of the smartphone. There are plenty of other distractions -- kids, pets, passengers, music and more. However, phones have clearly become the top distraction in recent...
Daughters allege nursing home abuse of their mother
People in Georgia and across the country rely on long-term care facilities like nursing homes to watch over their loved ones when they cannot. Sadly, reports of nursing home abuse happen far too often, and many families feel powerless as they try to protect elder...
Motorcycle accident claims the life of a teacher
The death of a Cobb County teacher here in Georgia due to a traffic crash has shaken a community to its core. Police say that the motorcycle accident that killed him never should have happened. They are now working diligently to determine the facts around this deadly...
Teen dies in crash with wrong-way driver
Any kind of fatal car crash is a tragedy, but when it involves the death of a young person, it can seem all the more devastating. One Georgia community is reeling after a motor vehicle accident involving a wrong-way driver reportedly took the life of a teen girl....