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Personal Injury Law Meets Life

In Georgia, if you are injured as a result of another person’s negligence, you have a legal right to pursue compensation from them through a personal injury lawsuit. However, bringing a civil lawsuit can take time. If you’ve been injured, you (or your attorney) will need to gather evidence to support your claim, calculate your […]

According to a new report released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), vehicles with automated driving systems have been linked to a number of recent collisions. Tragically, a small portion of those crashes turned out to be fatal. Manufacturers and operators of vehicles with SAE Level 2 ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) are […]

Many Americans celebrate the Fourth of July by shooting off fireworks, and that is certainly true in Georgia. Still, while fireworks can be a fun source of entertainment, they can also be dangerous, especially when they are improperly handled or when alcohol consumption is involved. If you were hurt in a fireworks accident that occurred […]

Every day, people across Georgia are bitten by dogs. In many cases, the dog is unknown to the victim, or at least unfamiliar to them. But even familiar dogs can lash out if they feel threatened or scared. If you were bitten by a dog in Georgia, you might need to receive medical treatment, which […]

With temperatures pushing well into the 90s this summer, many people will be cooling off at the pool over the coming months. Whether you are taking a break from the heat at a pool owned by the city, at your friend’s house, or in your own backyard, diving in can be a fun way to […]

Airbags are designed to protect you from the force of a collision if you are in a motor vehicle accident. However, airbags don’t always deploy when an accident occurs. Sometimes, this is because the airbags were not supposed to deploy, since they are only meant to work if you’re traveling at a certain speed and in […]

Data from the National Safety Council suggests that traveling during many traditional holidays, such as the Memorial Day weekend, carries a certain level of added risk. The average number of traffic fatalities during Memorial Day weekends is 12 percent higher than on non-holiday weekends. Unfortunately, the traffic on Memorial Day weekend this year was particularly […]

If you and your child were involved in a minor accident, you might be wondering whether you should take your child to the ER to be evaluated for injuries. In general, it’s a good idea to visit the ER if you are concerned that your child may have been hurt in the accident. However, if […]

A slip and fall accident can occur anywhere, at any time. Many slip and fall victims are injured at work, in public places, or even in the homes of people they know. These slip and fall accidents often result from unsafe conditions on others’ property. Regardless of the specifics of your slip and fall incident, you have […]

The summer months are upon us, which means that more cyclists will be out and about on Atlanta streets and roadways. Biking is a cost-effective, health-conscious, and environmentally-friendly way to commute to school, work, and other events, but riding alongside motor vehicles can also be dangerous for cyclists. Motorists don’t always show courtesy to the […]