Nursing homes should provide residents with quality services. Georgia has rules and regulations that they must observe to operate in the state. However, some facilities fail to follow such regulations, and in turn, neglect residents. This can lead to injuries from...
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How much time do you have to sue for wrongful death in Georgia?
The death of a loved one under any given circumstance is traumatic, to say the least. When your loved one’s death is due to someone else’s negligent actions, this could be grounds for a wrongful death claim. But, who can file a wrongful death claim – and when?...
Protect your car accident claim with these social media tips
When a car accident leaves you with severe injuries, you need every cent you can get from your claim. Managing potentially catastrophic harm like brain damage and spinal cord injuries typically involves several costly medical interventions. You want to avoid doing...
3 things to know about spinal cord injuries
Car crashes can cause a violent impact that leads to catastrophic injuries for the vehicle’s occupants. One of these is a spinal cord injury, which can lead to lifelong effects and considerable medical bills. Learning that you have a spinal cord injury can be scary....
3 signs of nursing home negligence and abuse
A person who goes into a nursing home expects that they’ll be taken care of properly. Most nursing homes tailor care plans so they meet each resident’s needs. While most people will receive good care, nursing home negligence and abuse are also possible. Abuse and...
Distracted driving remains a widespread problem
More than a decade ago, when cellphone use became truly widespread, texting while driving became an increasingly pervasive hazard. States responded by banning this practice or restricting it in significant ways. Yet, years later, distracted driving remains an...
What is considered landlord liability?
When you rent a property, you expect the landlord to maintain more than just habitable conditions. Georgia's landlord-tenant handbook discusses the requirements of each party in a residential setting. Thus, when your right or that of a family member is violated on the...
Tips for runners who worry about traffic
If you are a runner and you live in an urban area, or even a rural area with high-traffic roads, it is very natural for you to worry about that traffic. And you should. As a runner, you are in far more dangerous than anyone in a vehicle if you’re involved in a wreck....
Reasons not to run from a dangerous dog
Many people instinctively want to run away from a dog that seems aggressive or dangerous. If it runs at you while you’re out for a walk or a jog in the neighborhood, for instance, you may think about running across the street or the other direction down the sidewalk....
Ways that a brain injury can change your life
Many injuries only cause temporary changes to your life. A broken leg may cause mobility issues for a few months, for example, but it will heal. Even something like a torn ligament can generally heal in a year or so with proper surgery. But when it comes to brain...