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...
Personal Injury
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...
Study says subcompacts and sports cars are the deadliest
Georgia residents who own a vehicle with a model year between 2013 and 2017 should know that the automotive research firm iSeeCars.com analyzed the fatal crash rate for vehicles made in those years. They came out with a list of 14 vehicles with a rate that is at least...
IIHS: driver-assist tech needs improvement to curb distraction
Georgia drivers may have features like adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist in their vehicles, in which case they need to know the safety risk they can pose. Studies have shown how many people become complacent with their driver-assist systems, thinking...
Common truck accident injuries
Are drivers vulnerable around large trucks? By comparison, people who drive a standard-size car are more vulnerable on the road than people who drive semi-trailer trucks for a living. So, when a passenger vehicle is involved in a crash with a large truck, it is likely...
Compensating for your injuries
You can finally leave the hospital after your accident, but getting back into the real world can come with a big price tag. Fortunately, you may not have to foot the bill on your own. Knowing what a personal injury lawsuit covers may be your first step toward getting...