Statistics show that roughly 5,000 motorcyclists pass away in serious accidents every single year. In 2019, for instance, it was 5,014 individuals. You find a similar trend as you go back through the statistics, and it stands to reason that the complete numbers at the...

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Personal Injury
2 ways businesses add to visitors’ risk of a slip-and-fall
Businesses generally want to limit their liability, but sometimes managers make decisions that increase liability instead of reducing it. There are several company operation decisions that may lead to an increased risk of someone slipping and falling while visiting...
How is the duty of care established in a personal injury claim?
Whether through car wrecks, slip-and-fall accidents, medical malpractice or dog attacks, people sustain injuries every single day. Unfortunately, most of these accidents are preventable. If you are hurt as a result of someone else’s actions (or inaction) and wish to...
Why drivers (and passengers) should use the ‘Dutch reach’
You may have been biking one afternoon when a parked car swung its door in your path. You were a moment too late to avoid the obstacle and sent flying – leading to serious head or spine injuries. The car’s occupant didn’t use the “Dutch reach” and thus, put your life...
Why you need to look at third-party liability after a job injury
As an employee in Georgia, you have certain rights. If you get hurt at work, your employer should have workers' compensation insurance that protects you. Your employer will also need to work with you if you need accommodations to keep working or get back to work after...
The leading cause of backover fatalities claims a Georgia man’s life
Earlier this month, a Georgia construction worker was killed when an asphalt truck that was backing up struck him. The 27-year-old man was painting a road that was under construction in Clarke County. This kind of tragic accident happens far too often. According to...
Large truck collisions: How often do they happen, and why?
If you drive anywhere in Brunswick, then you’ve likely come across large trucks. Semis and 18-wheelers, commercial vehicles and tankers all weigh tens of thousands of pounds and are much more likely to cause serious collisions than passenger vehicles. Driving around...
Two crashes lead to charges for a district attorney-elect in Georgia
When someone makes a mistake, they have to be held accountable. Whether they caused a crash intentionally or unintentionally, it’s important that they are held responsible for the collision and any pain and suffering that is caused. Take for example this case in...
Why it’s vital to teach children how to interact with dogs safely
Dogs may be beloved members of the family, but even the family dog can pose a serious risk to young children. According to Reuters, roughly 37% of American households own a dog, amounting to about 70 million dogs living in the country. Each year, five million people...
Who is responsible for slip and fall accidents?
Slip and fall cases are among the most common type of premise liability in Georgia, which could result from stepping in potholes or slipping on wet surfaces. In the past, business owners have been able to use the defense that the injured party did not exercise...