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Government employees and agents do sometimes cause personal injuries by acting carelessly. Georgia law treats the government differently because of a longstanding concept known as sovereign immunity. This allows state and local governments to avoid legal liability in some circumstances but not all. When Can an Injury Lawsuit or Claim be Brought Against The State […]
KEY POINTS: There are few things in life that can deliver nostalgic joy the way bouncing on a trampoline can. As a kid, you either had a trampoline or really wanted one. And whoever had a big trampoline in the neighborhood was usually the envy of all the kids. Although fun, trampoline injuries occur often […]
Key Points: What Typically Causes a Slip and Fall Accident? Slips and falls happen when hazards, ranging from spills on a slick floor to uneven surfaces due to crumbling concrete, are allowed to remain where the public is likely to encounter them. It is the responsibility of a property’s owner or manager to mitigate hazards […]
Key Points: 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. Luckily, most restaurants have […]
Do Trip and Falls Happen Among the Elderly Because of Age? The risk of falling increases as a person ages, according to a Colorado State University study on “Preventing Falls in the Elderly.” The increased risk is significant. In fact, as the National Floor Safety Institute reports, the rate of falls increases with each decade […]
Key Points: Georgia Businesses Have a Duty to Exercise Ordinary Care to Keep the Premises Safe for the Invited Public Business owners and occupiers have a level of responsibility to keep their premises and approaches safe for the invited public (known as a “business invitee“), known as a duty of care or duty to exercise […]
Key Points: If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident, you may be wondering if you have a case that may help you collect reimbursement for medical or related bills. While many slip and fall accidents are perusable through legal means, certain aspects must be present for your claim to be legitimate. Perhaps […]
