Following the tragic events that occurred in the early hours of Sunday, May 31, 2021, the Georgia law firm of Van Sant Law, chosen to represent the victim, is committed to vigorously pursuing justice. At Van Sant Law, we take our responsibilities as attorneys very seriously. We know our clients come to us during some of the most difficult times in their lives. We are honored to represent the family of Tarik Kindell, who was the victim of a deadly wrong-way collision on GA-400, and pursue justice on his behalf. Although no verdict can mend the loss, we are committed to doing everything the civi ..read more

Here at Van Sant Law, we understand just how stressful it can be to deal with a loss of household services. The good news is that we can help you establish just how much these damages could be worth. Economic damages are a frequent aspect of both personal injury and wrongful death claims.  It can be useful for attorneys on both sides of the case to ask the survivors or the injured party what household services were provided by the plaintiff.  Using the American Time Use Survey  The post How to Establish Damages for Lost Household Services appeared first on Georgia Personal Injur ..read more

Having surgery can be frightening and stressful, but learning that you endured a painful, expensive, and unnecessary procedure can be even more distressing. Unfortunately, unnecessary surgery is a shockingly common type of medical malpractice. While not every instance of an unnecessary surgical procedure is grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit, if your surgeon or another member of your surgical team was negligent, you may be entitled to compensation. Here’s what you should know. After undergoing an unneeded surgery, victims often wonder how something like this could happen. Some of the mo ..read more

Commercial truck drivers are an essential part of the nation’s economy, transporting materials and goods to and from points both near and far. In doing so, the average trucker drives between 2,000 and 3,000 miles each week. That works out to a lot of time on the road. Some truck drivers may spend even more time behind the wheel due to a per-mile—rather than hourly—pay system, unrealistic employer expectations, and companies that incentivize completing tasks ahead of schedule. Sound exhausting? It is—and it can lead to deadly accidents. Research shows that driving while fatigued can be just as ..read more

Any car accident has the potential to cause injury or death, but crashes involving three or more vehicles can be particularly devastating. Known as multi-vehicle accidents or pile-ups, these dangerous collisions are often the result of a chain reaction, such as: A rear-end accident that pushes a car forward, causing it to crash into the vehicle ahead of it. The post What You Should Know About Multi-Vehicle Accident Cases appeared first on Georgia Personal Injury Lawyer Blog ..read more

Georgia law gives nursing home residents the right to be free from chemical and physical restraints that restrict mobility. While there can be legitimate reasons for them, some nursing care facilities use these tools to keep difficult residents in line. This can be a violation of state and federal law, as both prohibit using restraints for the sake of convenience rather than out medical necessity. Physical restraints are any devices or equipment used to restrict a resident’s freedom of movement. Common types of physical restraints used in nursing homes include: The post Nursing Home Abuse: Un ..read more

Driving when you’re tired is a regular part of life for many people in Georgia, but it can lead to serious accidents. When the fatigued driver in question is behind the wheel of an up-to-80,000-pound commercial truck, the consequences can be catastrophic or even deadly. Research shows that driving while drowsy can be as impairing as alcohol, resulting in poor driving performance that includes a dangerous lack of alertness, an increased likelihood of distraction, and slowed response times. The post Tired Truckers Can Cause Catastrophic Crashes appeared first on Georgia Personal Injury Lawyer Bl ..read more

Not only are diagnostic errors one of the most prevalent types of medical malpractice, but they’re also one of the most frequent reasons for malpractice settlements and financial awards. Medical errors affect an estimated 12 million Americans each year, according to the Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine, and can be extremely harmful or even deadly for victims. Some of the most common diagnosis-related medical errors include: Missed diagnosis. The doctor gives a patient a clean bill of health, failing to diagnose a serious illness or medical condition. The post Diagnostic Errors Are Co ..read more

Pap smears are an essential part of women’s reproductive healthcare. Using cells collected from the cervix, these gynecological tests screen for abnormalities that could indicate cervical cancer and are often combined with a test to detect the cancer-causing human papillomavirus. Doctors recommend that women between the ages of 21 and 65 have a pap smear, also known as a pap test, every three years. With the possibility for a life-shattering cancer diagnosis on the line, it’s vital for medical professionals to The post Pap Smear Errors Can Have Serious Consequences appeared first on Georgia Pe ..read more

Getting a driver’s license may be a rite of passage for teenagers but for parents, it’s often a major cause for concern—and for good reason. Not only are teen drivers less experienced than other motorists, but they’re also more likely to text behind the wheel or engage in other distracted driving behaviors that can result in devastating crashes. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers in the United States. Though statistics like these can be chilling, if your teen is approaching driving age, you ..read more