Our Georgia Personal Injury Law Blog
Tractor-trailer crash on I-75 kills three
Automobiles usually do not fare well in collisions with large commercial vehicles. The greater weight and occasional greater speed of semi-trailer trucks are no match for a sedan that may weigh less than half of the semi. A recent accident on I-75 in Atlanta shows how...
Telemedicine malpractice risks
Virtual medical visits have dramatically increased over the last few months because of convenience, shutdowns, and concerns over going to medical offices. But telemedicine has risks that can lead to personal injury medical malpractice claims. Unseen risks With the...
There’s no excuse for dehydration among nursing home residents
In a nursing home, you expect the staff to take good care of your loved one. You brought them to this facility because they were aging and needed more support. You wanted your loved one to have the care they needed as they approached the end of their life. When you...
How drowsiness affects your ability to drive safely
When you get behind the wheel, regardless of how long you’ll be there, it’s critical that your mind is fresh and clear. Should you take to the road when you’re drowsy, you put yourself and everyone else at risk of an accident and serious injury. Here are just a few of...
Smartphones and cars do not mix
Your smartphone is an incredible invention. It can replace a traditional phone, a camera, a calculator, a portable music player and a whole host of other devices. These phones are so popular because of this versatility. It’s a technology that was barely fathomable...
3 ways you can prevent whiplash in a car accident
The impact of a car accident can cause you and passengers to shake back and forth, even if you buckle up your seat belt. This might not be any easy image to visualize, but unfortunately car accidents happen all the time. Thankfully, you can try and reduce the impact...
What does the recovery from a brain injury look like?
When someone you love suffers from a severe brain injury, it can be difficult to understand exactly what is going to happen next. Not all brain injuries are the same, but there is a basic path to recovery. To begin with, you may see some swelling, bleeding or changes...
Why don’t elders say they’re being abused?
If you have a loved one whom you suspect was being abused, you may wonder why they never said anything to you about it. If they are mentally competent, you’d imagine that they’d complain or privately discuss the problem. However, many people don’t report abuse for a...
Support is available when you’re dealing with a wrongful death
When you received the call that your husband had been involved in a collision, you thought you’d have plenty of time to get to the hospital. You didn’t realize how badly he was hurt or that he was close to death. A few moments after you arrived, you saw how serious...
Signs that there is neglect in a nursing home
A nursing home resident counts on the staff members at the facility to help them take care of their needs. These vary from one person to another because of the various conditions and abilities that can lead to a person needing to live in a nursing home. Severe issues...
