Abuse and neglect happen far too often in a nursing home setting, as these patients don’t always have the cognitive or physical ability to stand up for themselves when they are mistreated. While there are many different types of elder abuse, choking is quite prevalent. Choking can involve a resident being choked or more commonly,…
It is common to assume that another person’s dog is as friendly as your own. In fact, under Georgia law, dogs are considered harmless. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. One of the most common injuries to children involve animal attacks or dog bites. If you or your loved one was injured by a dog,…
Accidents happen. Unfortunately, accidents and personal injury don’t always occur on your own property. In many cases, injury (or even death) can occur in an office, someone else’s home, a restaurant or bar, hotel, recreational facility, amusement park or retail center. Premises liability laws can offer the coverage you may need if you are injured…
Will your car accident cause you to miss work, lose wages or be out of a job? Not necessarily. While not all car accidents can be deemed work-related, the number of these types of automobile accidents is certainly on the rise, especially when considering the increasing demands for private transportation and delivery services by today’s…
Over the past decade, the use of prescription medication has continued to rise. In fact, a study published by Mayo Clinic reports that nearly 70% of Americans take at least one prescription medication. The same study shows that 20% of Americans are on five or more medications. When used correctly, these are medications that are prescribed to keep…
You were recently injured in an accident involving a negligent motorcycle driver. You have documentation that shows you were harmed, and the claim seems fairly straightforward. Shouldn’t you be able to bypass a lawyer and fight the motorcycle accident case by yourself? After all, the Internet is a bottomless source of information to help you…
According to reports from the NHTSA, nearly 29 people in the United States lose their life in an alcohol-impaired automobile accident each day. Not only do these crashes contribute to billions of dollars in damage each year, but the loss is a devastating heartbreak that could have been avoided. While you can control whether or…
We undoubtedly live in a technology-driven society. The use of our cellphones, iPads and other digital sources infiltrate our everyday lives. In fact, some go as far as to say that our generation is “addicted” to our smartphones. But what happens to this heavy smartphone reliance when we get behind the wheel of a car?…
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