By Daniel C. Jason | Published April 1, 2013 | Posted in personal injury | Leave a comment
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 MoreIt’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
Read MoreThe celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday will surely bring about some personal injury cases involving grease fires. That’s because Georgians love to make a deep-fried Thanksgiving turkey. One question that comes to mind is whether or not an insurance company will cover injuries or damage that result from such grease fires. Generally, Negligence Is Covered Read More
Read MoreWhat do cell phones, iPods and other handheld digital devices have in common? Aside from the more obvious physical and electronic characteristics they all share, these devices are believed to cause — or contribute to — an unprecedented number of serious injuries and deaths through vehicle accidents. By distracting users while they are crossing the Read More
Read MoreAlmost 40 percent of spinal cord injuries result from a car or truck accident. Fifty-seven percent of those injured are employed at the time of their injury. Individuals who sustain injuries such as a spinal cord injury have their life radically altered and face loss of employment and lengthy rehabilitation. In addition, this type of Read More
Read MoreThe saga of the ongoing legal battle over concussion liability in the National Football League just took another complex turn with new lawsuits against 32 insurance companies that at one point provided coverage to the NFL. This massive litigation now involves more than 3,000 former professional football players, including some from the Atlanta Falcons who Read More
Read MoreTruck and tractor-trailer accidents are the cause of many personal injury and wrongful death civil cases. Long-haul and over-the-road (OTR) trucking are vital to the economy of the United States, but they are also dangerous endeavors. Accidents involving big rigs occur everywhere in Georgia, from large metropolitan areas like Atlanta to small rural towns like Read More
Read MoreJackson family patriarch Joe Jackson has voluntarily dropped a civil wrongful death case against Dr. Conrad Murray. California court records show that Jackson’s request for a voluntary dismissal was granted although there are no records explaining the reason for this move. Coincidentally, both personal injury attorneys handling the case were deemed ineligible to try cases Read More
Read MoreMost people have been notified of a product recall at some point in their lives. The typical process involves receiving notification of the recall by mail and then contacting the company for a repair, replacement or refund. For people who are actually injured by a defective product, the process is a bit more involved. The Read More
Read MoreThere are few things as tragic as harm inflicted upon the vulnerable elderly. The abuse can take place in a nursing home or by a private caregiver in the patient’s home. If you think that someone you love is being abused or neglected, you need to know what constitutes abuse. Elder abuse can take the Read More
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