Most drivers would do just about anything to avoid a motor vehicle collision, including taking evasive maneuvers that could put them at risk of a different crash. Few types of collisions are more dangerous and potentially deadly than wrecks that occur between...
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Personal Injury
Mistakes to avoid after a slip and fall
When you hear about slip-and-fall accidents, you may believe they aren’t that big of a deal. However, the truth is that they can cause serious injuries and long-term pain. Something else you may not realize is that slip-and-fall accidents are more common than you...
You were bitten by a dog: What should you do after medical treatment?
You were taking a walk past someone's yard when suddenly a dog barreled towards you and latched onto your arm. Now you are waiting in a hospital lobby for a doctor to stitch you up. This is an all too common scenario with nearly 4.5 million dog bites occurring a year....
Falls among the elderly are more serious
Anyone could have a slip-and-fall accident. Often, a younger person can just shake it off or at least recover in a relatively brief period. You cannot say the same for older people. Aging is an inevitable part of life, and as we get older, we tend to become frailer....
Possible reasons your personal injury lawsuit can fail
Being involved in an accident can leave you physically and emotionally devastated. If you are hurt in an accident as a result of someone else’s fault, you may be eligible for compensation for your injuries. However, not all personal injury lawsuits are successful. A...
What is an attractive nuisance in Georgia premise liability law?
An attractive nuisance is something that is on your property that attracts the attention of children but is potentially harmful. Georgia's attractive nuisance laws are designed to keep children safe even if they are trespassing on your land. Homeowner liability can be...
Why do so many children and teens drown every year?
With all the swim vests, floaties and other safety gear available to strap on your child before they get in the water, it may be hard to believe the statistics recently reported by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) that drowning is the number one cause of...
You can sometimes pursue injury damages after signing waivers
You can visit many locales as a Georgia resident when you're looking to engage in recreational activities. There are parks and lakes if you're looking for some outdoor fun. Working out at a gym or attending a summer camp indoors may provide you with a respite from the...
Georgia’s historical structures may contain hazardous stairs
The state of Georgia contains a many historical buildings. Local and state historical societies remain committed to protecting these beautiful old buildings. As you might expect, some of them still contain original structural elements, such as old stairways. It is...
A dangerous game: How toys pose a safety risk for children
Data compiled by the Kentucky-based Norton Children's Hospital suggests that as many as 250,000 children end up in emergency rooms after being injured by dangerous toys. That same data captures how at least 33% of the victims are five or younger. You can take steps to...