According to the American Burn Association (ABA), 450,000 Americans seek treatment at emergency rooms for burn injuries every year. Approximately 40,000 of those people must spend time in the hospital burn unit or another burn center while their wounds are treated. If a burn injury occurs because of a person or other party’s misconduct or …
Slip and Fall Brain Injuries
The National Safety Council (NSC) reports that slip and fall accidents are responsible for 8.9 million emergency department visits each year. While many slip and fall accidents only result in minor injuries, they have the potential of causing injuries as serious as traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in some instances. When these accidents occur because of …
Major Failed Mergers
The corporate landscape has frequently been scarred by the remains of companies that made poor choices involving mergers and acquisitions. After separate, disastrous mergers, both Daimler Benz and New York Central Railroad failed to survive. Yet others like Mattel not only manage to survive an ill-advised merger, they can often be found still conducting business …
The Dangers of Brake Failure
When you drive a motor vehicle, one of the most important safety aspects is making sure you are able to control its speed and stop when necessary. The system that allows drivers to slow down and stop when they need to is a car’s brakes, and when the fail, the results can be tragic. Brakes …
Common Distracted Driving Causes
Distracted driving accidents killed 3,328 people in 2012 according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Data show that drivers under age 20 are among the highest risk group. Consulting a Clayton County attorney after an auto accident involving a distracted driver enhances a victim’s ability to receive a reasonable settlement. If you have been injured in …
Why Trucks Must Have Underride Guards
One of the most dangerous types of commercial truck accident is when a smaller vehicles travels under the back of the trailer of the truck. This types of accident is called an underride accident and it often causes fatal or permanently disabling injuries. If you have been involved in an underride accident, an experienced Corinth …
Deloitte Provides Unique Offerings Everywhere
If you’ve met a half dozen or more people who work for “Deloitte” (the private UK company more formerly known as Deloitte Touché Tohmatsu Limited – DTTL), you know something about the major diversity often present in their daily projects and goals. According to the British publication “The 50 Best Businesses,” Deloitte professionals “provide audit, consulting, financial …
Poor Weather and the Standard of Care in Negligence Cases
Poor weather conditions can have a significantly adverse effect on a vehicle maneuverability and driver visibility. A driver is not relieved of his or her duty to operate their vehicle in a safe manner simply because the weather is bad, however, and victims of accidents that occur in poor weather may still be able to …
Slip and Fall Accidents in Schools
When you send your child to school, you should be able to trust that he or she will be safe from harm. Unfortunately, children slip and fall down at school on a regular basis. Slip and falls accidents can cause surprisingly serious injuries to children, including traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, spinal injuries, and more. …
Why Slip and Falls are Common Around Swimming Pools
Going to the pool is a fun activity for the whole family. Unfortunately, there is also the risk of serious accidents and injuries at the swimming pool. While many people immediately think of drowning accidents, they do not realize that a more common accident at the pool is a slip and fall. Slip and falls …
Do We Really Need Voice Print Technology?
Identity theft is only funny when cleverly parodied in Hollywood movies. In real life, you can quickly see your debt load climb and your credit scores plummet once someone has “successfully” stolen one or more of your credit cards and started using them.Apart from having to spend long hours on the phone reporting this identity …
Negligent Coach Injuries: When You Need a Lawyer
A negligent coach can turn an exciting season into a family’s worst nightmare. As the school year begins, thousands of Georgia children will try out for sports teams and leagues. Sports build confidence, friendship, and physical fitness. However, not every injury on the field is simply part of the game. When a negligent coach ignores …
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