Getting hurt isn't just frustrating and inconvenient. It is often also very expensive. For example, the injuries that someone incurs in a car crash could lead to tens of thousands of dollars in hospital bills. Until someone fully recovers from their injuries, they...
The average person has a dismissive attitude about slip-and-fall situations. They presume that someone who loses their balance and falls to the ground won't suffer major injuries unless they fall when at the top of the stairs. While the average person who falls...
There are millions of dogs living as companion animals or working animals in Georgia. Most of them have attentive owners and the proper training to be safe around people. However, some dogs are dangerous and aggressive. They may turn vicious and inflict serious...
In a Georgia wrongful death claim, the plaintiffs need to establish that the defendant caused someone's death through either their misconduct or their negligence. When they file the lawsuit, they also need to request a specific amount of compensation from the...
The sudden death of “America’s Dad,” actor Bob Saget, was made even more startling by the news that he died from complications of a head injury. Autopsy reports indicate that the actor suffered “an unwitnessed fall backward” that left him with serious skull fractures,...
In 1848, Phineas Gage suffered a severe brain injury that damaged his frontal lobe. However, he lived through his horrific injuries, but unfortunately, he was not yet out of the woods. Gage turned from a responsible and pleasant person to a negligent, rude and...
Slip-and-fall accidents are one of the leading causes of injury in the United States. The injuries that result from such accidents can range from minor to catastrophic, and even fatal in certain conditions. Often, accidents simply cannot be avoided. However, there...
Losing a loved one often leads to financial hardship, especially if you are dependent on their income. Sometimes, when someone you love dies, you have the right to take legal action and possibly receive compensation. Wrongful death lawsuits under Georgia law give...
A spinal cord injury can dramatically change your life. Even if the injury doesn’t paralyze you, it will likely still significantly impact your life. One impact that’s pretty consistent with spinal cord injuries is that the road to recovery is long. Even when a person...
You need to meet certain criteria to bring a wrongful death claim against a person or business in Georgia. You need to have a close familial relationship with the deceased. There also needs to be some proof that wrongful acts or negligence contributed to your loss....
