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, …
Workplace Slip and Fall in Georgia: Which Claim Applies
Two different legal tracks exist. A workplace slip and fall in Georgia usually belongs to workers’ compensation rather than to a lawsuit against your employer. Confusing the two can cost you both. Below, we explain which system governs, the deadlines that end claims quickly, and when you can still sue someone outside the company. Why …
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
One driver’s split second changes a family forever. A child pedestrian accident rarely happens where parents expect, and Georgia law treats these cases differently than adult claims. Below, we explain where the real danger sits and what Georgia demands of drivers. A child’s own conduct also carries far less weight than an insurer will suggest. …
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 …
Cell Phone Regulations for Truck Drivers
Distracted driving is a serious problem among all drivers. Specifically, use of cell phones to talk and text while behind the wheel causes thousands of accidents and injuries across the United States every year. Distracted driving is especially dangerous for commercial truck drivers, because the resulting accidents may potentially be significantly more dangerous and destructive …
How Defective Airbags Cause Injuries
Airbags are installed in motor vehicles to help save lives and prevent injuries in the case of an auto accident. Though airbags do successfully provide safety protections in hundreds of thousands of accidents every year, there are some instances when airbags do not function correctly and cause injuries to drivers and passengers. In some instances, …
Construction Site Injury: When You Are Not a Worker
Two people get hurt at the same address, and the law treats them differently. A construction site injury to a passerby opens a full tort claim. An employee’s claim against the employer runs through workers’ compensation instead. Below, we explain what that difference is worth, who answers for a subcontractor, and why children get a …
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