Although many Georgia pet owners are responsible and keep their dogs on leashes while out, dog bites may still happen. A pet might overcome its owner while leashed, or the owner might take the leash off, and the dog can bite someone. If a dog bites you, here are some...
A great deal is expected of teenagers when they are finally licensed to get behind the wheel of a car without supervision. Student drivers are expected to obey the rules of the road and exercise good judgment while driving. They are supposed to understand the dangers...
If you have been in a motor vehicle accident in Georgia, the stress and trauma cause your body to go into a fight-or-flight mode. Your adrenaline spikes and masks pain, as nature intended. However, the adrenaline could keep you from immediately noticing injuries that...
Motor vehicle accidents are often known for resulting in critical injuries. These injuries can take many forms, but one of the most common types of injuries that occur in car accidents are whiplash injuries. Whiplash is a serious injury that could have a lasting...
Most car accidents occur because of a negligent driver. Inclement weather conditions often cause the rate of crashes to increase significantly. After an accident in bad weather, determining the responsible party is often confusing and challenging. Yet, finding the...
There are 4.5 million dog bites each year in the United States. In Georgia, a dog owner is possibly liable for damages if their dog bites someone. Some of the bites are fatal or life-threatening. How can you tell if a dog bite requires a visit to the doctor? Here are...
There are minimum standards of behavior that all adults are required to conform to in order to protect others from injury. When those minimum standards are not met and that failure causes someone else to become injured, personal injury laws give injured persons the...
Although you cannot plan for a car crash ahead of time, you may be able to take steps to minimize your risk of being involved in one while traveling in Georgia. For example, maintaining an adequate following distance may reduce the risk of a rear-end collision. Paying...
If you are hurt in an accident involving a commercial vehicle, you may be entitled to compensation. In addition to compensation for medical bills, you may also receive cash to pay for vehicle repairs or to replace other items that are damaged in a wreck. However, this...
Construction is a dangerous industry to work in — thousands of accidents occur every year, resulting in injuries ranging from mild to fatal. No matter the circumstances, there are certain steps to take after a construction accident for both health and legal reasons....