on July 12th, 2019
Even if you do not own a dog, you are likely to encounter one at a friend’s house, at the park, or even simply walking down your street. Dogs can be cute, lovable creatures, but approaching a strange dog is not wise. Instead, you should not approach any unfamiliar dog and, if you feel you…
on July 5th, 2019
With more than 35 lakes and over 2,000 miles of coastline, summertime fun in Georgia often includes time spent on the water. When this fun is combined with alcohol or inexperienced boaters, it can prove dangerous. Be certain that you take precautions when you spend time on a boat with friends, including checking the weather…
on June 28th, 2019
After an accident with a government vehicle, you may fear that your expenses will go unpaid due to sovereign immunity. Sovereign immunity essentially means that government entities cannot be sued without their permission. Although the law is intended to protect the government from frivolous lawsuits, it can make it more difficult to file your legitimate…
on June 21st, 2019
Generally brought by the victim after an accident, a personal injury claim requires that you be able to show negligence, or wrong-doing, on the part of the defendant. You must also prove that the accident caused the injuries and damages for which you are seeking compensation. Once you have shown both that the defendant was…
on June 14th, 2019
It is always fun to gather with friends, eat good food, play games, or just enjoy each other’s company, but what happens when game night gets a little rougher than you anticipated? If you are injured on someone else’s private property, you will need to seek medical treatment, but who pays for the medical bills?…
on June 7th, 2019
After a car accident, you will likely be making and receiving many phone calls. There will be police reports, medical appointments, car rentals and repairs, and more. Among those will be calls from the insurance company of the at-fault driver. This is the company that should be paying for your injuries and damages, but remember…
on May 31st, 2019
One of the first things that people often ask after an accident is, “Who is at fault?” Understanding the legal concepts behind fault are important, especially when it comes to comparative and contributory negligence. How the law sees these two types of negligence can impact your case, and it is not always immediately clear who…
on May 24th, 2019
We all know that mistakes happen, and some of those mistakes result in personal injuries. However, did you also know that some mistakes can hurt or even end your personal injury claim? As soon as an accident happens that results in a personal injury, the clock starts ticking for you to recover compensation from the…
on May 10th, 2019
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, some 16% of all traffic fatalities that occur in the United States involve a pedestrian death. Sadly, that number is on the rise. Statistics show that nationwide, pedestrian fatalities have increased a whopping 46% since their all-time low in 2009. The state of Georgia’s pedestrian fatalities reflect…
on May 3rd, 2019
In Georgia, we often hear stories of people being injured in dog bite attacks. It much less common to hear about wild animal attacks in Georgia, but surprisingly, they happen all the time. While dogs may account for a majority of injuries and fatalities caused by domesticated animals, the threats posed by large carnivores, venomous…
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