Kids benefit from playing with kids their age. They learn social skills, build confidence and develop creativity. Filled with energy and wonder, they could run about carefree. That is until your little one gets seriously hurt. As a parent, it is natural to be...
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Who has the option of filing a Georgia wrongful death lawsuit?
An individual's death is, in addition to being a heartbreaking loss, a disruptive and expensive occurrence. The more unexpected someone's passing is, the harder it may be for their loved ones to adjust to life after their death. If someone is still in the prime of...
5 things to know about spinal cord injuries
Spinal cord injuries are often the result of traumatic events, such as car crashes or serious falls. For the victims of this type of event, realizing they may have a spinal cord injury is a frightening experience. There are several things that anyone who’s been...
How can those injured in Georgia calculate wage losses?
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 2 most serious slip-and-fall injuries you might experience
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...
When is a dog’s owner liable for the bites it inflicts?
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...
What is the full value of life for a stay-at-home parent?
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...
What to do after hitting your head in a slip-and-fall accident
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,...
4 ways a TBI can affect your quality of life
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...
Identifying the common causes of slip-and-fall injuries
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...