Perhaps you suffered whiplash in a rear-end collision in Georgia. Whiplash occurs when the neck is rapidly flexed back and forth, and it causes strains or tears to the muscles and ligaments in the neck. It may also affect the neck vertebrae, the discs between them or the nerves. Headaches and other whiplash symptoms You […]
After a motor vehicle accident, all drivers involved have the responsibility to remain on the scene. Yet, another driver might have collided with you and decided to flee afterward. Their decision may especially trouble you if you sustained injuries from the accident. Because Georgia follows fault-based insurance laws, you may worry that you will have […]
The strength of your personal injury case depends on a lot of factors. But you have to have an accurate understanding of your case’s strength so that you can best position yourself for success both at the negotiating table and at trial. Conducting an appropriately thorough analysis of one of these cases isn’t always as […]
If you have been in an accident involving another vehicle, there is a good chance that the accident was caused by the other driver’s negligence. But how do you prove it? If you decide to file a lawsuit in Georgia against the other driver involved in your collision, you will need to back up your […]
Nursing home abuse and neglect can have a devastating impact on victims and their families. For that reason, victims of nursing home abuse and neglect, and their family members, should be familiar with the legal protections available to those harmed by nursing home negligence. Liability for nursing home abuse and neglect There are several ways […]
When a nursing home staff is poorly trained, inattentive or overly aggressive, elderly residents can suffer serious injuries and dangerous conditions. From the improper use of restraints and transportation injuries to falls and dehydration, nursing homes can quickly become a scary environment. While all elements of nursing home care are critical, few are more essential […]
Georgia drivers who share the road with large trucks will understandably be worried about their size, the speeds at which they travel and the potential dangers they face if there is an accident. People can suffer catastrophic injuries and lose their lives in truck accidents. There are many potential causes for these collisions including distracted […]
Cars have been getting safer over the years. Many of these developments have allowed us to lower the total traffic deaths from what they used to be. Now, nearly 40,000 people still die in car accidents annually, but even as large of a number as that is, it’s much lower than what was seen before. […]
A new bill was signed on June 30, which aims to reduce the risk of nursing home negligence in Georgia. House Bill 987 seeks to tackle some of the problems in the state’s health care facilities for older people brought to the public’s attention in a two-year investigation by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC). Georgia’s Department […]
Injuries to your fingers, hands and wrists can easily happen in a car crash due to force of the collision. Even if you aren’t otherwise hurt, the damage to your hand can be significant. Long after the pain, swelling and bruises fade, chronic problems can remain. Some of the most common injuries associated with motor […]