Filing a wrongful death claim is one that families often approach with a mix of sorrow, anger and hesitation. It’s a step taken under the most tragic circumstances—when a loved one has died due to the negligence or wrongful act of another.  In the aftermath of tragic loss, the very thought of initiating legal action can seem daunting, perhaps even misplaced amid one’s grief. However, it’s important to understand that seeking justice through a wrongful death claim is not only a rightful course of action but also a necessary one for many families, and it carries no cause for shame. Justific ..read more

Nursing home abuse and neglect are serious issues that can’t be overlooked. It’s critical for anyone who has a loved one in a nursing home to watch carefully so they can spot signs if something is amiss. If you have a loved one in a nursing home and notice any of these signs of nursing home abuse or neglect, it’s critical to act immediately. Advanced bedsores Bedsores are ulcers on the skin and sometimes into the underlying tissue that result from prolonged pressure on the skin. They are a common sign of neglect in nursing homes because they often develop on residents who are bedridden or use ..read more

After a car crash in Georgia, there are a lot of matters for people to address. Someone may need to hire a towing company to move their vehicle to a repair shop that they trust. They may need to go to a hospital or urgent care facility to seek medical treatment. Eventually, they may also need to pursue compensation either by negotiating an insurance claim or filing a personal injury lawsuit. Requests for compensation in Georgia are usually only possible when the other party is to blame for the motor vehicle collision that occurred. People need proof that someone else caused a crash that put th ..read more

Walking is one of the healthiest habits that people can develop. Medical research indicates that those who regularly walk tend to have healthier lives than the average person even if they don’t engage in more strenuous exercise regularly. They gain less weight, maintain healthier cardiovascular systems and have less joint pain than others who don’t walk every day. Despite see theoretical health benefits of walking, people have to accept certain risks as well. Encounters with motor vehicles are the most pressing safety concern for anyone who walks, jogs or runs in public spaces. If a pedestrian ..read more

Motor vehicle travel will always be risky so long as human error is potentially a factor. Crashes cause a significant number of preventable deaths and are a leading cause of many severe injuries, like amputations. Despite improvements in vehicle design and better road design as well, crashes remain a part of daily life in Georgia. Some people end up hurt or struggling with expensive property damage losses. Others may die or develop a life-altering medical condition because of a collision. They will also have significant financial consequences related to medical costs and lost wages. Certain cr ..read more

Semi-trucks are one of the most pressing safety concerns on the road. Even though the professionals driving these massive vehicles have extensive training, all it takes is a momentary lapse in judgment for them to cause crashes that can permanently alter the course of someone’s life. A large number of the worst wrecks that occur every year take place on interstates, and that applies as much to commercial traffic as it does to standard passenger vehicles. Motorists driving at high speeds on an interstate with a semi-truck nearby will, very understandably, likely worry about their safety as a re ..read more

The sensation of heavy eyelids, a drooping head and the struggle to focus on the road ahead are all symptoms many drivers have encountered. It’s a situation where fatigue takes hold, impairing the ability to drive safely. This phenomenon is often referred to as drowsy or fatigued driving. As innocuous as it might sound, driving in such a state can result in dire consequences. While most individuals know the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the dangers of driving while fatigued are often underestimated. This mindset is concerning, especially considering the impact of ..read more

Semi-trucks are more difficult than passenger vehicles to drive. They take longer to accelerate and stop than smaller vehicles. They have large blind spots, and they make very wide turns. Professional drivers have to obtain a commercial driver’s license to operate an 18-wheeler and must adhere to stricter traffic rules than the laws that apply to the average passenger vehicle. Despite all of those special safety requirements, semi-truck collisions are a regular occurrence, and they tend to happen more frequently on certain roads and at specific intersections. The following factors tend to make ..read more

If you slip and fall in a store, you could be seriously injured. Many people think that these accidents are minor, but they often aren’t. Striking your head on a hard surface could lead to a traumatic brain injury, for instance. A fall for an elderly person could lead to serious knee or hip injuries that may change the course of their life. These are very serious injuries and need to be addressed as such. Part of this process involves determining who is liable for the injuries. You may allege that the store owner was liable and should be responsible for your medical bills and other costs. Here ..read more

Any motor vehicle must be capable of operating safely for people to benefit from reliable and low-risk transportation. Motorcycles are often simpler than enclosed vehicles and do not have the complex computerized user interfaces that make home maintenance so challenging for those with newer cars. Many motorcycle riders learn how to perform at least basic maintenance on their own motorcycles so that they don’t have to wait for an appointment with a mechanic to get their bike back out on the road. Whether a rider intends to hire someone else to maintain their motorcycle or perform most of the ma ..read more