Year: 2018
One of the most difficult times as a parent can be when your child receives injuries in an accident. Seeing your child in all that pain and suffering can be really stressful. This is especially so if the accident that caused harm to your child did not have to occur. You’re likely to be extremely […]
Following a car accident, one of the first things you should do is call the police. Calling the police to the accident scene ensures details of your accident are recorded. On arriving, the police will perform several tasks. They will inspect vehicles involved in the crash, talk to witness, take photographs and so on. The information […]
When you patronize a restaurant, bar, hotel or any other public premises you expect to be safe. You should leave the premises in the same state as you were when you went in. The owners of the properties have an obligation to make sure you are safe even if they are extremely busy. Should you receive […]
Accidents often happen in Georgia caused by various issues such as drunk driving, over speeding and carelessness, among others. There are many types of car accidents that all have dire consequences for the affected. Most of the time the accidents lead to property damage, but it can lead to injuries and even death. One of the […]
Dog bites can cause a lot of damage. Sometimes it is just a little nip that barely breaks the skin, but in some cases, such as working with a dog that is considered dangerous, it could result in damaged property, broken bones, the need for cosmetic surgery to fix the damage, and more. If you […]
In Atlanta, GA relatives can receive workers compensation death benefits following the death of an employee due to work-related injury or illness. A spouse, children, and other dependents are usually eligible to receive death benefits. When a worker dies because of a work accident or an occupational illness, people get death benefits. Survivors who depended on […]
Georgia recently began enforcing a new hands-free law in Augusta, GA. The law aims at curbing the distraction of drivers while they are on the road. The authorities hope to reduce the over 2000 annual deaths caused by distracted driving. Distracted driving is any activity an individual engages in that distracts from driving. Distracted driving […]
About one in three road deaths in the United States involve a driver who is under the influence. Driving while drunk is illegal across the country. Despite the damaging effects of drunk driving and strategies to control it, it continues in Atlanta, GA. Between 2003 and 2012, 3,699 people were killed in car wrecks involving […]
Lawmakers in Georgia have issued a new Bill that requires drivers to use hands-free technology. This law prohibits the use of cell phones and other electronic devices while driving. The hands-free law in Georgia has come under a bit of attack from those who think this allows the government to overstep their boundaries. However, many […]
Sustaining an injury at work, no matter how badly, can put you out of commission for some time. Even if the burn is small, you may have to miss work to get it checked out from the doctor. If it is bad, you may need to take some time off. This results in lost wages, […]
