According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 70,000 pedestrians are injured and over 4,000 people are killed in accidents every year in the United States. Pedestrians have almost no protection in accidents, and a collision with a motor vehicle can cause multiple, serious, and even permanently disabling injuries. Victims may not be …
Preventing Athlete Accidents
Many times, athletes choose to play certain sports with the knowledge that injuries may occur. Pulled muscles, torn ligaments, and other such injuries may be inevitable for certain athletes who regularly participate in sports. However, some athletic injuries may be prevented if supervisors or coaches had taken some safety precautions or other reasonable measures. This …
How to Avoid a Slip and Fall
Slip and fall accidents are one of the leading causes of injuries in the United States today. The injuries that people can sustain in these accidents can range from minor bumps and bruises to more serious injuries that may cause long-term medical complications. When these accidents are the result of a negligently created dangerous condition, …
Slip and Fall Risks at Restaurants
Slip and fall accidents are one of the leading causes of preventable accidents in the United States today. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), injuries related to slip and fall accidents result in almost 9 million visits to emergency departments each year. While slip and fall accidents can occur for a number of reasons, …
Common Causes of Slip and Falls at Work
After our homes, there are few places the large majority of us spend more time than work. And, like our homes, the workplace has its own set of risks for serious injuries from slips or falls. This risk is even higher in certain industries, and employers must pay special attention to providing a safe work …
How Faulty Stairs Can Cause Slip and Falls
Data published by the National Safety Council (NSC) indicate that slip and fall accidents are responsible for approximately 8.9 million emergency department visits annually. A certain percentage of these accidents occur due to poorly maintained or defective stairs or stairwells. People injured in stairwell accidents may be able to recover from their injuries if they …
When Slip and Falls Occur in Stairwells
Slip and fall accidents injure thousands of people each year, sometimes resulting in serious medical complications. They can occur for a number of reasons, some of which may indicate negligence on the part of the person or party responsible for the maintenance of the premises. Fortunately for people who are injured in preventable slip and …
Child Pedestrian Safety Tips
Georgia Pedestrian Accident Attorney Shane Smith Cites Tips to Keep Pedestrian Children Safe According to the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration, pedestrian children are most often struck and injured or killed when they are walking near their homes on neighborhood streets. While children may be at a lower risk of becoming injured when they are …
Pool Safety Tips
The warmer summer months mean that many people will seek relief from the heat in private or public swimming pools. As fun and relaxing as swimming may be, it also can result in significant injury. All water-based activities carry some risk, and it is important for people to know how they can best keep themselves …
How Renters May Be Responsible for Premises Liability
Grayson Accident Attorney Shane Smith Details How Landlords Have a Duty of Care for their Tenants If you are currently renting and you have experienced a personal injury incident at your apartment, your landlord may be responsible for the incident. However, there must be an extensive look into Grayson law and how it affects tenants …
What to Know About Negligent Security Claims
Negligent security is a type of premises liability claim, which means a landowner may be liable for an injury that happens on their premises. A property owner has a responsibility to keep the property reasonably safe for visitors. This includes keeping the property free of dangerous conditions and also making sure the property is adequately …
DUI Driver Who Hit Homeless Encampment Pleads Not Guilty
According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 2,597 people were killed in United States traffic accidents in December 2010. Of those, 775 deaths involved alcohol-impaired drivers. A 2006 study by the NHTSA estimated that there is one drunk driving fatality in the United States every 30 minutes. Georgia’s Driving Under the …
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