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Georgia Skydiving Instructor Dies in Accident
Even the most experienced jumpers can fall victim to a fatal skydiving accident. According to the Associated Press, 49-year-old Joseph Bennet—an instructor with more than 6,000 jumps under his belt—tragically died on June 10, 2017 during a parachute landing in Monroe, GA. Bennet lived in Buford and worked for Skydive Monroe. The company’s owner, Bill…
Read MoreDeceptive Marketing Practices with Medications
While most product liability lawsuits involve products that are dangerous due to a design or manufacturing flaw, a deceptive marketing claim usually deals with the product’s labeling, or the way it was presented to the public. In this case, the item itself might be perfectly fine and usable, if not for its poor labeling or…
Read MoreUninsured Motorist Insurance in Georgia
After a car accident, the at-fault driver’s insurance company is responsible for paying for the other driver’s related expenses. At a minimum, Georgia residents must carry “25/50/25” liability coverage to pay for bodily injury and property damage in an accident – that is, $25,000 per person and $50,000 per incident for bodily injuries, as well…
Read MoreAvoiding the Blind Spots of Large Trucks
Semi-trucks are ubiquitous on Georgia’s busy roadways. Driving alongside a large truck, however, is bound to cause anxiety in drivers of smaller vehicles. Their sheer size, massive weight, slower rate of speed reduction, and the challenges drivers face in maneuvering them, all point to truck accidents being more likely to lead to severe injuries. While…
Read MoreTakata Recall Fallout Continues to Grow
Takata Corp., the Japanese firm responsible for more than 31 million motor vehicle recalls, was back in the news recently as the number of affected vehicles continues to increase. On March 2, 2017, Ford recalled 3,200 vehicles due to a faulty airbag module on the front driver side. This latest recall came only days after…
Read MorePromoting Road Safety Among Georgia Employees
Every day, thousands of drivers navigate the roadways of Georgia for the purpose of carrying out their employment duties. Delivery drivers haul items in their trucks. Sales professionals visit potential clients. Even nurses sometimes drive in their employment capacity—particularly those who provide home-based care for their patients. When these drivers cause car crashes, the results…
Read MoreDangerous Dump Trucks Cause Harm on Georgia Roadways
Have you ever been stuck behind a dump truck and felt a bit of anxiety? If so, there is good reason for your concern. The Georgia roadways are filled with dump trucks carrying dangerous cargo. These vehicles are staples of construction sites, and their large size is substantial enough to cause anyone a moment of…
Read MoreInvestigation Exposes the Prevalence of Sexual Abuse in Nursing Homes
A recent investigation by CNN highlights the prevalence of sexual abuse within our country’s nursing homes and the failure of responsible officials to adequately address this shocking issue. According to the Centers for Disease Control, there were approximately 15,600 nursing homes nationwide in 2014. Collectively, these homes provided about 1.7 million beds to elderly residents.…
Read MoreCosmetic Laser Procedures Can Lead to Permanent Disfigurement
More than 14 million minimally invasive cosmetic procedures take place each year, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. These procedures range from hair removal and facial peels to Botox injections and microdermabrasion. Experts credit affordability and availability for this increased popularity, but consumers also appreciate that these procedures are less invasive, generally only…
Read MoreBrain Damaging Delivery Leads to $42 Million Verdict
Every injury caused by another’s negligence is disturbing, but these incidents are even more alarming when they result in injury to an innocent newborn. The award in a lawsuit brought by the family of an injured infant is costing the federal government tens of millions of dollars for physician negligence that left a baby permanently…
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