By Daniel C. Jason | Published January 21, 2020 | Posted in personal injury | Tagged Tags: Georgia State Senate recommendations affecting personal injury plaintiffs, punitive damages cap in Georgia, Reducing Georgia's Cost of Doing Business study | Comments Off on Proposed Georgia Tort Reforms Aim to Reduce Personal Injury Awards
Proposed Georgia Tort Reforms Aim to Reduce Personal Injury Awards
In the wake of recommendations from legislators in the Georgia State Senate at the end of 2019, it may become more difficult for accident victims to recover sizeable compensation awards from personal injury lawsuits. The Senate Study Committee on Reducing Georgia’s Cost of Doing Business made clear its goal of protecting the financial interests of Read More
Read MoreTragedy in Your Own Backyard
We all enjoy spending a quiet afternoon soaking up the sun next to a refreshing swimming pool, but when the proper precautions aren’t taken, this beautiful scene can turn deadly. Swimming pool accidents can result in serious, often life-threatening injury, and even death. Owners of swimming pools are required to take adequate safety measures to Read More
Read MoreMedication Errors
A meningitis outbreak was recently linked to a Massachusetts compounding pharmacy. It has caused terror in patients taking medication everywhere. While the pharmacy involved was a compounding pharmacy that creates specialized medications, medication errors can occur with any drug at any pharmacy. A medication error is an event that usually can be prevented. It’s usually Read More
Read MoreTypes of Personal Injury Damages
A personal injury claim can occur from a broad range of circumstances, and the injuries suffered can range from a broken arm or leg to death. Automobile accidents are the number one cause of personal injury claims in the United States. If you’ve been injured in an automobile or otherwise, it’s important to understand the Read More
Read MoreKeeping Kids Safe: A Car Seat Primer
With the risks of texting, drunk driving, bad weather conditions, and the poor judgment of others, drivers need to exercise caution every time they go out on the road. But accidents do happen, and when we have children in the car we must do everything we can to keep them safe. According to the National Read More
Read MoreFDA Calls For Lower Doses of Sleep Medication To Prevent Drowsy Driving
Drowsy driving is a huge problem in this country. According to a government study, 1 in 24 U.S. adults say they recently fell asleep while driving. Some health experts contend that the number is even higher because people often don’t realize when they nod off at the wheel for just a second or two. While Read More
Read MoreA Tale of Injuries and Older Motorcycle Riders
If you’ve ever watched the cult TV show Sons of Anarchy on FX about the lives of a close-knit outlaw motorcycle club that operates in Charming, a fictional town in California, you know that people of all ages ride motorcycles. In fact, 25% of all motorcycle riders today are age 50 or older—a segment of Read More
Read MoreOwn a Toyota?
Toyota, the world’s largest automaker, recently announced a recall of 7.43 million cars due to defects in the power window switches that could cause fire. This recall comes on the heels of Toyota’s recent $1 billion settlement of sudden acceleration lawsuits. Toyota, once thought of as the pinnacle of safety, has suffered some severe adverse Read More
Read MoreOvercrowded Emergency Rooms = Trouble
This is the time of year that emergency rooms are bursting at the seams. They are full of people suffering from flu symptoms and other seasonal illnesses in addition to the usual injuries and emergencies. This overcrowding is a recipe for malpractice because doctors are in a hurry, fatigued, and may not provide you with Read More
Read MoreSlip? Fall? Here’s What To Do
It’s icy, it’s wet, and it’s downright slick out there. Welcome to February in Georgia. This is the time of year you need to exercise extra care to avoid slip and fall accidents. If you do find yourself down for the count, however, here’s what to do: Document the scene: While you are still on Read More
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