Damages in a Georgia wrongful death claim are calculated as if the victim had survived. In other words, the court calculates damages as losses sustained by the victim. Though the wrongful death claim is filed by surviving family members, the court views the family as the victim’s representatives.Georgia’s wrongful death decedent perspective means the victim’s …
How to Establish Driver Intoxication in Wrongful Death Case
There is nothing more horrific on Halloween than the death of a child. Unfortunately, pedestrian fatalities for children spike on this one day of the year. The reason? Although there are many factors that affect child pedestrian fatalities on Halloween, one of the biggest reasons are drunk drivers. Drunk drivers are more careless, have delayed …
Factors in Roller Rink Slip and Fall
Roller Skating Facilities Are Liable For Countless Gwinnett County Slip & Fall Injuries in Sugar Hill and All Over Georgia. Many people go to roller skating rinks for an afternoon of fun and enjoyment, not to worry about slipping on the premises or when they are skating on the roller rink. While some roller rinks have a …
Four College Students are Victims in Car Accident
An early morning Georgia car crash left two college students dead and another two seriously injured. The Milledgeville auto accident occurred at about 1 a.m. on Thursday, . Christian Smith, John Harof, Alexander Delor, and Tyler Zecker – four freshmen from Gwinnett County attending Georgia College and State University – were on their way back …
Strip Club Ordered to Pay $1.75M for Fatal DUI
Under Georgia’s dram shop law, an establishment that serves alcohol can be held accountable for damages caused by its patrons. Club Blaze, an Atlanta strip club, has been ordered to pay $1.75 million to the family of a woman who died in a Douglas County DUI car crash in 2008. The accident occurred on the July 4th weekend. …
How Trucks Making Emergency Stops Can Cause Accidents
Like other vehicles, large trucks such as semis or tanker trucks occasionally have to pull over to the side of the road due to mechanical problems or driver issues. These vehicles take up much more space than passenger vehicles do, and as such present a greater risk to motorists who are passing by at speeds …
Motorcycle Safety Tips
Motorcycles can be a fun and exciting way to travel and are often more fuel efficient than passenger vehicles. While riding a motorcycle can be a thrilling experience, it also is an inherently dangerous activity. Motorcycles do not protect their riders in the same way passenger vehicles do, meaning that riders are at a much …
Truck Accident Fatalities
Approximately 5,000 people in the United States die in large truck accidents each and every year. Though agencies such as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration have implemented strict laws for truck driver safety, accidents continue to happen. Some of these accidents are due to truck driver error, some due to improper truck maintenance or …
Truck Safety Parts and Accessories
Every small motor vehicle manufactured in recent years comes equipped with standard safety features such as front and side airbags, anti-lock brake systems, and more. Some newer models even come with fancier safety features that may alert you or cause the vehicle to brake if you are about to be involved in a collision. Large …
Economic Damages in Truck Accident Claims
If you’ve been involved in a truck accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your economic and non-economic losses through a truck accident claim. While this retribution may not take away the pain, it can make the consequences of the pain much easier to bear. To preserve your rights, consult an Atlanta truck accident …
How Truck Accidents Cause Traumatic Brain Injuries
Victims of commercial truck accidents often suffer serious injuries. One of the most vulnerable parts of the body is the brain, which can easily suffer damage in a truck accident. Many truck accident victims suffer from traumatic brain injuries, or TBI. TBI can occur when a victim hits their head on something or even if …
Common Passenger Injuries
Passengers may suffer serious or disabling injuries in a car accident. If you find yourself in this situation, you may hire a Roswell personal injury attorney to help file a claim. An attorney can also explain what you need to do in order to protect your legal rights. Some injuries are more common among passengers who are involved …
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