Someone hurt you. They caused a car crash, didn't maintain their property or otherwise directly contributed to a situation that left you hurt. Now, you have medical bills, weeks of unearned wages and even property damage expenses destroying your finances. Whether the...
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Are you at risk for a “never event” in a Georgia hospital?
When you rely on a Georgia physician, surgeon, nurse or other medical worker for health care and treatment, you expect each licensed or certified worker to adhere to industry protocol and safety regulations. Guidelines are in place to help keep you safe as a patient....
Survey: Many U.S. drivers speed
There are many ways that your safety could end up at risk out on the roads. One is if the drivers around you don't obey traffic laws. This includes the laws against speeding. Survey results recently released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety indicate that...
Different liability types for a product liability claim
When products malfunction and cause harm, they can have a lasting effect on the injured party, both physically and mentally. Thankfully, there are measures in place to hold the responsible party accountable for the defective products. In order to argue a claim...
Are drivers too complacent about using their cellphones?
Imagine you have stopped at a light. In your rearview mirror, you watch as a car bears down on yours from behind. It is traveling too fast. You see that the driver is texting and cringe, wondering if you are about to be the victim of a rear-end collision.Are people so...
Here are four common car-bike accidents cyclists can avoid
If you are a road rider, you understand the value of being prepared for surprise situations that could be dangerous to your health.Here are four common accidents waiting to happen for the unsuspecting cyclist, and ways to avoid them.1. The driver turns rightA motorist...
An overloaded big rig poses an unexpected danger on the road
Sometimes traveling next to a semitruck can make you feel a bit uneasy. Is it your imagination, or is that big rig edging closer to you? Seeing little more than the shape of a massive grill in your rearview mirror can make your heart skip a beat when a huge truck...
Proving negligence in a Georgia slip-and-fall claim
Accidents occur every day, some of which can be avoided. If someone suffers from injuries due to a slip-and-fall accident, he or she may be able to recover damages.In order to build a solid claim, the injured person must be able to show negligence on the part of the...
Did the driver who hit you ignore the three-second rule?
As a responsible driver, you may be aware of the “three-second rule” and how it corresponds to tailgating, but evidently the driver who rear-ended you was not. Georgia is one of a handful of states that have poor records in terms of tailgating, which means that many...
Drivers and pedestrians must obey crosswalk and intersection laws
Pedestrian safety is a priority in the traffic laws of Georgia. When foot travelers and drivers of cars share the road, it is important they follow safety guidelines. However, they must also obey the laws governing both forms of travel in order to avoid collisions and...
