Our Georgia Personal Injury Law Blog
How Can Social Media Hurt My Personal Injury Claim?
Social media statistics from 2019 show that there are 3.5 billion social media users worldwide or about 45% of the current total population. It has become an easily accessible platform that so many people dedicate hours of their day reviewing, reading, or making...
What causes phantom pain after an amputation?
An amputation is one of the most serious injuries you can endure -- but the consequences on your overall health don’t stop there. You may experience a chronic, debilitating condition known as “phantom pain” even after your limb is gone. What is phantom pain, and why...
Are Georgia’s teen drivers as dangerous as adults think?
Late last month, Gov. Brian Kemp issued an executive order that allowed nearly 20,000 Georgia teens to get their driver’s licenses without having to take a road test. Officials said the relaxation of rules was to simplify lives during the coronavirus pandemic....
More accidents involve trucks than any other vehicles
Who are the most dangerous drivers on the road in Georgia? Is it (a) street racers burning rubber on a Sunday, (b) senior citizens with failing eyesight crouched low over the wheel on their way to the store, or (c) mirror visored motorcyclists pulling wheelies down...
A bang to your child’s head could be more serious than you think
It was the shouts from the sidelines that alerted you, “Well done, son, that was some tackle you put in there.” You ran over to find your boy had been flattened, trying to stop the linebacker of the opposing football team. He said he was fine, but weeks later, you are...
5 things to do after a non-fatal car accident in Georgia
1,504 people died in traffic accidents on Georgia’s roads in 2018. According to the data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), this was a 2.3% improvement from the year before. However, there are many more accidents each year on Georgia’s...
Wrongful death in your Georgia workplace
When you get up in the morning and go to work, you expect to come back alive. At least you used to. Given the current situation, many Georgia citizens are worried that doing their job may mean risking their lives. The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) was...
You may be distracted while driving more often than you think
Distracted drivers killed 2841 people in 2018 across the country, according to data from the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration (NHTSA). When you think of a distracted driver, you probably think of someone else talking or texting on their phone. Phone use...
Reduce the risk of a dog biting your child
“Mommy, can I pet the nice doggy?” If your child asks you before reaching out to pet a dog, you are lucky. Many children instinctively reach out, regardless of breed, size or history. While Georgia law does allow dog bite claims, it is much better to avoid dog bites...
What to do if you suspect nursing home neglect
95% of elderly people in care have suffered or witnessed neglect, according to research by the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA). In other words, if your parents are in a nursing home, there is a high chance it could have happened to them. If you feel your elderly...
