Georgia Personal Injury Blog
Blind Spot Safety
Everyone has blind spots around them as they drive. Understanding and being aware of blind spots can go a long way towards operating safety on the roadway. You should also be aware of other motorist’s blind spots, particularly when it comes to larger vehicles that may have “No-Zones” where the driver cannot see you at all. What is a blind spot? A blind spot is the area on either side of your vehicle that is difficult to see while you are driving. Even though we have rear-view and side-view mirrors, they do not allow us to see everything around the…
What if I Experienced Delayed Symptoms After an Accident?
You should always see a doctor after a car accident. However, many people do not feel any pain at all after a car crash. This can happen in both minor and major crashes. Our bodies are designed to pump out adrenaline in the aftermath of any incident that it thinks could cause us harm. This happens after a car crash. In many cases, we begin to feel pain hours, and even days after a car crash that we did not anticipate. When this happens, you need to know what to do next. Why you should seek medical assistance immediately It…
Types of Scaffolding Accidents
Scaffolding is necessary at many construction sites and repair projects. Scaffolding is typically constructed before the project even begins and remains in place for the entire during of a construction project, with some minor alterations along the way. However, there are times when scaffolding accidents occur and cause serious injuries to construction workers and bystanders nearby. The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration has strict guidelines in place regulating scaffolding construction, but this does not prevent all accidents. How do scaffolding accidents occur? There are various ways in which injuries arise from scaffolding. Scaffolding that is poorly constructed, used old…
T-Bone Car Accidents
Any car accident is scary and has the potential to cause injuries. However, T-bone accidents are amongst the deadliest collisions that occur on the roadway. A T-bone accident is one in which the front of one vehicle slams into the side of another, essentially forming a “T.” These accidents are also referred to as broadside car accidents. While vehicles are manufactured safer now than in the past, T-bone crashes still have a high risk of injury to the occupants of the vehicle. Why are T-bone accidents so dangerous? T-bone accidents are more dangerous for the occupants of the vehicle struck…
How is Fault Determined In a Bad Weather Car Accident?
Car accidents happen every day in Georgia. When we turn to the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, see that there were almost 400,000 vehicle crashes during the last full reporting year. While many of those crashes resulted in only property damage or minor injuries, during that year there were: 1,430 crash fatalities 19,405 serious crash injuries Many people think of driver error when they think of car accidents. When you throw in bad weather, crashes become much more likely. Drivers in Georgia face a range of weather possibilities that can make driving more dangerous. This can include rain and fog.…
UGA Law Again Guarantees Aid for Veterans Thanks to the Butler Commitment
“Jim Butler continues to strongly believe in those who have served our country similar to his father and brother, and the school is happy to honor the Butler family connection to military service in this manner,” UGA Law School Dean Bo Rutledge said. UGA School of Law renews Butler Commitment
How Do I Report Nursing Home Abuse in Georgia?
Nobody should ever have to worry about their loved ones being abused or neglected in a Georgia nursing home. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect are a problem in this state. It is important that you know how to recognize the signs and symptoms of nursing home abuse as well as how to report it to authorities. How do I report suspected abuse or neglect? If you suspect that your loved one has been abused or neglected in a nursing home, call the Georgia Department of Community Heath’s Healthcare Facility Regulation (HFR) division at 800-878-6442. On their website, you can…
Car Accident Claims and Lost Wages
The aftermath of a car crash can be scary and confusing. If you or a loved one have been in a car crash that was caused by another person’s negligence, you will likely encounter several expenses. This can include medical bills and the cost of repairs to your vehicle. You may have to worry about something else – missing work and losing out on your income. Consider the following common car accident injuries: Broken and dislocated bones Severe lacerations Internal organ damage Internal bleeding Spinal cord injuries Whiplash injuries Traumatic brain injuries Concussions Many of these injuries will keep a…
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Georgia?
Losing a loved one due to the careless, negligent, or criminal actions of someone else is incredibly difficult to deal with. Family members are often left picking up the pieces, wondering what they can do moving forward. Today, we want to discuss wrongful death cases, particularly, who is able to file a wrongful deal lawsuit in Georgia. What does the law say about Georgia wrongful death? Georgia’s laws cover wrongful death cases and state that, if a person is killed by the wrongful act of another person, company, or entity, then the family members of the deceased have the right…
BP LLP Lawyers Secure Record-Setting Verdict: $280 Million
BP LLP lawyers Brandon Peak, Joel Wooten, Chris McDaniel, Ramsey Prather & Team secured a record-setting verdict in the amount of $280 million in the wrongful death tractor-trailer case of 58 year old Judy Madere v. Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc., Schnitzer Steel Southeast, Inc. & their truck driver on Friday, August 23. Madere was killed along with her twin sister, her daughter & her two grandchildren after the truck driver crossed the center line & hit their vehicle in its lane of travel. The jury returned the largest civil verdict in Muscogee County, Georgia history after deliberating for 45 minutes.…