People often experience a powerful chemical response when they feel frightened. Your body responds to a surge of fear with the release of a chemical cocktail that helps you either fight off predators or escape a dangerous location. However, that chemical cocktail that...
slip & fall accidents
Can broken bones from a slip-and-fall cause permanent disability?
When someone falls, possible injuries range from bruises and soft-tissue damage to potentially deadly traumatic brain injuries. It is instinctual for people to reach out to protect themselves when they feel themselves falling. Trying to catch yourself by bracing with...
What are the responsibilities of property owners to visitors?
When determining who is responsible for an accident on a piece of business or personal property, the first thing that you have to look at is the legal status of the visitor to that property. There are four statuses that people might hold, including the invitee,...
How can you overcome the challenges of a slip-and-fall case?
You stopped at the store to pick up a gallon of milk, but on your way down the dairy aisle, you slipped in a spill and ended up hitting your head. The next thing you knew, your head is throbbing, and you feel like you need to go see a doctor. You might take for...
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...
Avoiding a slip and fall on the ice
Though most of Georgia hasn’t seen much snowy or icy weather just yet, the cold season is only beginning. Dealing with iced-over roads or walkways in the wintertime is something many people across the country have to deal with. Though the best solution is to stay home...
After a slip and fall: What to do next
Slip-and-fall accidents can happen just about anywhere. Whether you tripped going down a dimly lit staircase or fell over a bucket the janitor left on the floor, you stand a good chance of experiencing a serious injury. After all, falls lead to about 8 million...
Could you start a case if you were injured outside a business?
If you were injured while walking down the sidewalk, trying to find out who is responsible for your injury might not be the first thing you think of. However, in a situation like that, someone's negligence could have contributed to your fall. That is because property...
How can seniors prevent slip and fall accidents?
Like many seniors in Georgia, you are pleased that retirement allows you extra time to pursue interests and spend time with your loved ones. However, you may not like some aspects of aging, particularly the physical effects. It may have you wondering how you can...
How business owners can prevent slips and falls
Business owners in Georgia have a responsibility to keep the inside and outside areas of the business free from anything that clients or employees can slip or trip on. When someone does fall and hurt themselves, the owner may be liable for injuries depending on the...
