The statistics about elder abuse in the United States are shocking. What is even worse than the numbers that we know is the situation of which we are not aware. Most elder abuse cases will go unreported, allowing the perpetrator to get away with their criminal acts. This is not…
Year: 2021
It’s no secret that attorneys charge some of the highest hourly service fees in the United States. Surveys indicate that prospective clients often hesitate to contact lawyers due to fee-based concerns. Legal practitioners understand that claimants who need lawyers the most—those suddenly injured by unlawful conduct –are already struggling to…
People often hear the term pain and suffering connected with a truck accident. It is one of those legal terms that is often used but little understood by many when they suffered injuries in a crash. While we can provide a legal definition of the term, how it is applied…
Elder abuse is a significant problem throughout the country. Some studies estimate that only one in 23 cases ends up reported. Many people simply do not know the broad range of behaviors that are considered abuse. Broadly speaking, elder abuse is defined as “intentional actions that cause harm or create…
People often run red traffic lights when they are in a hurry and do not want to stop and wait for the traffic light to change. However, running a red traffic light at an intersection is a surefire way to bring about a collision with another vehicle. In fact, failing…
After many people have an accident or suffer a personal injury, they strongly believe that someone else was at fault. The facts of the accident may be such that the responsible party is about as clear as day. The person may have done something so egregiously bad that there is…
Large trucks, including tractor-trailers and big rigs, regularly operate on highways and other roadways located throughout the state of Georgia. According to statistics provided by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), these vehicles can weigh up to 80,000 pounds when they are fully loaded with cargo and operating on…
Chances Are, It Was Not the Weather—It Was Another Driver’s Negligence We are well-known in Atlanta for not knowing how to handle inclement weather. In some ways, it is not their fault because ice and snow come so rarely in Atlanta. However, icy road conditions do not excuse a driver…
The 10 Steps You Must Take Surviving motorcycle crashes often means anticipating driver negligence and taking recommended safety precautions. However, you can do everything right and still suffer from serious injuries following motorcycle accidents. Wearing helmets, obtaining quality medical care, and attending training courses can help riders survive sudden crashes,…
If you or a loved one sustained an injury in a truck accident, the strength of the evidence that you present either to the insurance company or at trial would decide if you can receive compensation and how much you get. It follows that you need to have evidence when…
