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Friends Become Enemies: The Adversarial Nature of UIM Proceedings
Many people dread dealing with “the insurance company” after being involved in a vehicle accident. However, “the insurance company” is usually the other driver’s insurer. Many people see their own insurer as an ally and a source of support, especially in cases where the other driver was at fault. Unfortunately, this can lull people into […]
Georgia Hospitals Show Cause for Alarm in Infection Rates
While the rates of hospital-borne infections are dropping across the United States, they still remain a significant problem. Moreover, the decreases in rate of infection are not uniform across the board. Some states are lagging behind in the fight against hospital infections, and unfortunately Georgia may be among them. A recent study by the Centers […]
Attractive Nuisance and Serious Premises Injuries
Sometimes, property owners choose to erect potentially dangerous structures on their own property. Some examples could include pools, tree houses or ramps. While this is certainly their right, it does not come without responsibility. The decision to create such hazards carries with it a legal obligation to take steps to protect others, even trespassers, from […]
Georgia Dram Shop Laws and DUI Accidents
When a person chooses to get behind the wheel of a car while intoxicated, nothing can absolve him or her of the consequences of those actions. However, from the perspective of the injured victim, the DUI perpetrator may not be positioned to pay the compensation they require for the injuries they caused. Many may be […]
State Oversight of Georgia Healthcare Facilities
Caring for ailing patients is a difficult job with ample opportunities to cause harm unless done with the utmost care and professionalism. In the nursing home setting, these concerns are further compounded by the facts that patients are often particularly fragile and vulnerable. In many cases, such patients are limited in their ability to speak […]
Commercial Truck Maintenance Standards in Georgia
Many factors can contribute to serious commercial truck accidents — and not all involve the driver. While the driver’s actions, training and physical condition are usually among the first things attorneys examine when investigating these accidents, other factors are worth consideration as well. The mechanical condition of the commercial vehicle involved can often be a […]
Being Partially at Fault Does Not Negate Your Rights
Even good drivers can have some bad habits. It is all too easy to look back on an accident and think there was something you could have done to avoid it. Years ago, being partially at fault in an accident prevented an injured victim from recovering any compensation. Unfortunately, many people still believe this to […]
What if the Government Caused Your Injury?
There are many ways in which state, local or even the federal government can cause injury to members of the public by way of their agents and employees. For example, what if you are involved in a car accident with a government vehicle or injured in an accident on a poorly designed or maintained highway? […]
Hazardous Materials Regulations that Could Impact Your Case
It is a matter of commercial necessity that potentially dangerous materials such as chemicals and explosive substances must sometimes be transported over our nation’s highways. While companies engaged in the dangerous activity of transporting hazardous materials on public roads are already subject to a heightened legal standard of care, their failure to comply with the […]
Who Can Assert the Rights of a Deceased Accident Victim?
Legal action is usually one of the last things on the minds of those who have recently lost a family member to an accident or other unexpected injury. However, the economic realities of losing a loved one can quickly become difficult to ignore. This is why it is important to act quickly after the death […]
