Car accidents: Crash injures 3, kills 6-year-old child
Many collisions take place when a driver fails to yield the right of way upon approaching an intersection. Car accidents that occur at intersections can have devastating results, as oncoming drivers may be left with insufficient time to respond to the situation. Several individuals were injured in a recent accident that claimed the life of a… Continue reading Car accidents: Crash injures 3, kills 6-year-old child
Read MoreCar accidents bring fatalities during another holiday weekend
Once again, the authorities in Georgia are left to report the bad news regarding traffic fatalities as another major holiday continues apace. There were the usual reports of car accidents across the state. For example, a major accident occurred at the Jones-Baldwin County line on Tuesday, Nov. 20, in the early evening, on Highway 49.… Continue reading Car accidents bring fatalities during another holiday weekend
Read MoreTop state court hears personal injury claim in product case
A product liability case in a Georgia state action will be handled and decided much like similar product cases that are litigated throughout the country. Such claims generally are decided by application of the doctrine of strict liability in tort; however, negligence and warranty principles can come into play. A worker’s estate in another state… Continue reading Top state court hears personal injury claim in product case
Read MoreCausation may prove deceptive in motor vehicle accidents
The true cause of a vehicular accident may be hidden by the gloss of first impressions. That lesson in the causation of motor vehicle accidents may be instructive in the events surrounding a recent fatal accident occurring on Ga. Rte. 13. The Georgia State Patrol reported that a 22-year-old female was making a right turn from… Continue reading Causation may prove deceptive in motor vehicle accidents
Read MoreMotor vehicle accidents decline after Georgia passes law
Despite opposition from some, Georgia lawmakers recently passed a law prohibiting drivers from using mobile devices unless they are hands-free. Calling and texting behind the wheel is thought to be a major contributor to motor vehicle accidents, and safety advocates have been vocal about the need for strong legislation to discourage drivers from taking these… Continue reading Motor vehicle accidents decline after Georgia passes law
Read MorePersonal injury claim follows a pattern to settlement or trial
Innocent victims of car accidents in Georgia are generally entitled to collect monetary compensation for injuries suffered from the negligence of one or more drivers who caused the accident. Some highlights of the settlement procedure are outlined below, but one should be cautioned that a claim can only be properly managed by an experienced personal… Continue reading Personal injury claim follows a pattern to settlement or trial
Read MoreMotorcycle accidents: Driver’s failure to yield injures biker
Bikers in Georgia risk their lives whenever they take to the roads. Although advanced technology allows automobile manufacturers to improve vehicle safety with every new model that is introduced to the market, motorcycles remain extremely dangerous. Bikers have no protection apart from helmets and protective riding gear, hence the fact that many motorcycle accidents result… Continue reading Motorcycle accidents: Driver’s failure to yield injures biker
Read MoreNursing home sexual abuse leads to personal injury claim
Georgia and other states are confronting an increasing concern over the sexual abuse of nursing home residents. Advocates of long-term care residents recently announced that the problem requires institutions to set up procedures and safeguards for promptly reporting suspected abuse. A resident who is abused by a nursing home employee will have a personal injury… Continue reading Nursing home sexual abuse leads to personal injury claim
Read MoreHoliday weekend leaves 18 fatalities from motor vehicle accidents
The record-books were not quite closed on Monday evening, Sept. 3, but it was already apparent that Georgia had a bad weekend on the roadways. Authorities like to say that they have a goal of no injuries and no fatalities from motor vehicle accidents on a holiday weekend. With one million reported persons coming into… Continue reading Holiday weekend leaves 18 fatalities from motor vehicle accidents
Read MoreWoman suffers critical personal injury, hit while pumping gas
There are many ways that the authorities in Georgia try to protect the public against serious injuries and death caused by negligent vehicle operators. One of the strongest deterrent methods is the private tort system, which provides a personal injury claim for monetary damages to injured victims. The claim exists against one or more wrongdoers… Continue reading Woman suffers critical personal injury, hit while pumping gas
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