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Key Points: Table of Contents What is a Property Owner or Manager’s Responsibility Or Duty to Me? You might have slipped and fallen on a slippery substance left on a floor or due to crumbling concrete or another trip hazard left unattended or unrepaired. These situations commonly happen in the aisle of a grocery store […]
Key Points: Table of Contents Restaurants are often busy places where spills and hazards from dropped food or drinks are common, occurring at tables, along walkways, near bathrooms, and in the kitchen. When the staff and management don’t quickly check and clean up these dangerous spots, slip and fall accidents are likely to happen. Most […]
Key Points: As you know, rib injuries are painful! Your rib cage surrounds and protects your vital organs and moves and flexes every time you breathe, stretch, or laugh (or cry). Sometimes treatment is available. Other times the doctor may, or has, told you there is nothing he or she can do except prescribe some […]
This legal guide explains who may be held responsible as an owner and how to recover settlement compensation or a verdict for injuries in your Atlanta, Georgia dog bite or attack case. Key Points: Table of Contents Under Georgia’s Responsible Dog Ownership Act, a dog’s owner may be held liable for damages if their pet […]
Key Points: Table of Contents What You Say After a Car Accident Can Mean the Difference Between Winning and Losing Being injured in a car accident can be a traumatizing experience, and the stress and emotions you feel in the aftermath may cause you to say things that can be used as evidence against you […]
Key Points: When a driver purchases automobile coverage from an insurance company, that company promises to provide protection under the terms of the policy. In other words, when an accident happens, there is an expectation that the insurer willcover any claims brought against that driver. Usually this means payment for personal injuries, including medical expenses, […]
Key Points: This Georgia legal guide will help you understand how attorneys investigate and prove “failure to yield the right of way” cases, and how Atlanta personal injury law firms prove economic claims for medical bills and lost income and non-economic damages for pain and suffering and permanent injury. We hope this article may also […]
Key Points: Table of Contents Do Georgia Businesses Have a Duty to Keep the Premises Safe for the Public? Business owners are responsible for keeping their establishments safe for customers like you. If you are injured inside their business, it means they likely failed in their duty to protect you. This is known as a […]
Key Points: Table of Contents In Georgia, What Do You Need to Prove to Have a Successful Dog Bite Legal Claim? Under Georgia law, there are two primary ways to hold a dog owner liable for your injuries. First, you can prove that the dog has a history of aggression and was carelessly managed by […]
Key Points: Table of Contents If you or a loved one was hurt by an intoxicated driver, a toxicology report can be crucial in building a successful accident case. A toxicology report can help prove that a driver had a high concentration of alcohol or drugs in their system at the time of the crash, […]
Key Points: Table of Contents What Are Hours-of-Service Regulations? ‘Hours-of-service’ regulations are rules to limit the number of hours that commercial motor vehicle (CMV) driver can drive or be on duty in a given period of time. The purpose for these regulations is to prevent driver fatigue and reduce the risk of accidents involving commercial […]
Key Points: Table of Contents When Can an Injury Lawsuit or Claim be Brought Against The State of Georgia? There are certain exceptions to sovereign immunity that may allow individuals to bring claims against the State of Georgia for personal injury. One such exception is the Georgia Tort Claims Act (GTCA), which allows individuals to […]
