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....
Permanent disability and car accidents are rare occurrences after car accidents, but they do happen. Unfortunately, these permanent injuries have life-long consequences that affect both the victim and their families. While every car accident can be devastating, those...
Nursing homes provide the care and attention that allow some of the most vulnerable among us to continue living full lives. When nursing homes fail to provide adequate care, however, it can lead to serious health consequences, including bedsores. Are bedsores a sign...
Driving comes with undeniable risks, and an important factor when it comes to increasing safety behind the wheel is improving the visibility of our vehicles. As such, our headlights play an important role in keeping our roadways safer for everyone who travels on them....
Did someone hit your car and just drive off? Some people are more concerned about what might happen to them instead of taking responsibility for their negligence or recklessness. When the person responsible for an accident flees from the scene before leaving any...
One of the most catastrophic car accidents is the rollover accident. There is no way to stop the vehicle once it begins to roll, and passengers and cargo are tossed around. While seatbelts can help to keep drivers and passengers in their seats, these safety mechanisms...