Did you know that some of the most traumatic brain injuries children sustain occur on the playground? In an investigation by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) from 2001 through 2008, it was revealed that the most traumatic brain injuries for children four years old and younger occurred on playgrounds. Playground accidents in Georgia can …
Burn Injury Claim in Georgia: Who Is Actually Liable
Most burns happen at home. That single fact shapes a burn injury claim in Georgia more than the burn type does. Someone owns, maintains, or manufactured whatever caused it. Below, we explain where these injuries actually occur, which claims follow, and what decides their value. What a Burn Injury Claim in Georgia Depends On Numbers …
Recovering From a Loved One’s Wrongful Death
When a loved one is killed unexpectedly due to an accident, medical malpractice, or violence, family members are often left with sudden expenses in addition to their grief. Because by law, a deceased person cannot bring a lawsuit against the person responsible for their untimely death, the courts allow the family of the deceased to …
What to Teach Your Child About School Bus Safety
School buses transport millions of children to and from school each day in the United States. Not only do school buses assist working parents in getting their kids to school, but buses keep millions of additional cars off the roads and from polluting the air every day. Because so many parents trust school buses to …
Pedestrian Safety Tips
Accidents involving pedestrians can result in serious injuries, often to the person or people on foot. The injuries that people can sustain in pedestrian accidents can range from minor bruises and bumps to more serious When pedestrians and motor vehicles share the road, there are invariably going to be accidents. injuries such as fractures or …
Nighttime Pedestrian Safety Tips
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 …
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, …
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. …
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