Georgia Personal Injury Blog
Whistleblower Lawsuits in Georgia: Exposing Healthcare Fraud Under the False Claims Act
Fraud in the healthcare system isn’t just unethical; it’s illegal. It drives up costs for taxpayers, drains public healthcare programs, and in many cases, it puts patients at risk. Both federal and Georgia state laws empower witnesses to take action. If you’re aware of billing for services not provided, upcoding, kickbacks, or other types of healthcare fraud, you may have grounds to bring a Georgia healthcare whistleblower lawsuit under the False Claims Act or Georgia State False Medicaid Claims Act. You might even be eligible to get a reward.
Proving Fault in a Georgia Wrongful Death Case: What Families Need to Know
Losing a loved one in a preventable accident is one of the most devastating events a family can undergo. When that loss is caused by someone else’s negligence, surviving family members have the right to pursue justice through a wrongful death lawsuit.
Injured in a Georgia Parking Lot? What You Need to Know About Premises Liability
A routine stop at the store shouldn’t result in serious injuries. But every year people across Georgia suffer severe harm due to hazards at parking lots, like uneven pavement, potholes, ice, and poorly lit walkways.
Failure to Warn in Georgia Product Liability Cases: What Victims Need to Know
Manufacturers and distributors have a legal obligation to provide clear and noticeable warnings about known hazards. When they fail to do so, they may be held accountable through what’s known as a failure to warn claim under Georgia’s product liability laws.
Product Recalls and Georgia Injury Lawsuits: How to Build a Claim
Every year, thousands of consumer products are recalled due to defects that pose a serious risk of injury or death. From household appliances to automobiles and children’s toys, these products can cause devastating harm when they malfunction. If you’ve been injured by a recalled product in Georgia, it’s critical to understand how to document your case, establish liability, and pursue a recalled product injury lawsuit Georgia courts will take seriously.
Legal Options After a Multi-Car Accident Involving a Tractor-Trailer in Columbus, GA
When a massive commercial truck sets off a chain-reaction crash, the aftermath can include several injured drivers and passengers and serious legal questions. If you were involved in a multi-vehicle truck accident in Columbus GA, it’s important to understand your legal options and how fault is determined.
Defective Children’s Products and Injury Lawsuits in Georgia: What Parents Should Know
When parents purchase a product for their child, they trust that it has been tested, vetted, and deemed safe. Unfortunately, that trust is often broken and with devastating consequences. From dangerous cribs and recalled toys to defective car seats and strollers, hazardous children’s products have caused severe injuries and even deaths across Georgia and the nation.
Supreme Court Case Could Allow Lawsuits for People Injured by Private Military Contractors
Private military contractors have played an increasingly prominent role in U.S. operations overseas, from providing security to managing infrastructure on military bases. But when these contractors act negligently and people are injured as a result, can they be held accountable? Until recently, the answer in many cases was no. However, a recent Supreme Court case, Hencely v. Fluor Corporation, could change the landscape for victims seeking justice.
Ford Agrees to Settle Butler Prather LLP Billion-Dollar Super Duty Truck Injury Cases
After more than a decade of litigation and two historic jury verdicts, Ford Motor Co. has reached confidential settlements in two Georgia product liability cases involving the roof strength of its Super Duty trucks.
How to Document Product Defects After a Serious Injury in Georgia
In Georgia, product liability cases depend heavily on the quality and availability of evidence. Whether the defect involves a vehicle part, appliance, or another type of product, taking immediate and informed action is essential to preserve your right to compensation. At Butler Prather LLP, we have decades of experience holding manufacturers accountable for defective and dangerous products.