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Avoiding Ferry Boat Accidents in Georgia
The summer is fast approaching, and everyone is ready to get out and enjoy the numerous waterways Georgia has to offer. Whether you’re enjoying a Savannah boat cruise or a dolphin tour around Tybee Island, the rivers will be filled with tourists and residents enjoying all that our state has to offer. While fun is…
Read MoreLasting Effects of Traumatic Brain Injuries on Mental and Physical Health
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) occur when there is a sudden blow or jolt to the head, which causes trauma and disrupts brain functioning. Motor vehicle crashes, falls, sports and recreational activities, and assaults are common causes of TBIs; falls are the most common, and almost half of all TBI-related hospitalizations and deaths are caused by…
Read MoreImportant Steps in a Georgia Product Liability Claim
A person who is harmed—or the family of someone who is killed—by a defective device or product has the right to bring a product liability claim against the responsible parties. Products may include automobiles, toys, medical devices, electronics, and more. In a product defect case, anyone in the supply chain, from the manufacturer through the…
Read MoreHoverboard to Blame in Death of Three-Year-Old in Pennsylvania
Self-balancing scooters, known as hoverboards, are the type of toy we adults dreamed of growing up. However, these devices have been responsible for a number of injuries and property damage in recent years and, most recently, the tragic death of a three-year-old girl in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that over…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know about Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) often occur from a sudden traumatic blow to the spine that fractures, dislocates, or compresses vertebrae, ligaments, or bone disks. These injuries disrupt the signals that are carried back and forth between the body and the brain, which comprises the central nervous system (CNS). With complete SCIs, the spinal cord cannot…
Read MoreWho is Liable in a Georgia School Bus Accident?
Millions of children travel on school buses each day throughout the school year. Children and their caregivers trust that their children will safely arrive to and from school, but thousands of schoolchildren are injured every year in school bus accidents. Determining liability can be complicated in these cases. Liability is assigned based on evidence (photographs,…
Read MoreTypes of Distracted Driving Happening on Georgia Roadways
Distracted driving entails operating a vehicle while doing another activity that diverts attention away from driving, increasing the probability of a motor vehicle accident. Distracted driving activities may include using a cellular device, texting, eating, or using technologies inside of the vehicle, such as navigational systems. The three types of distracted driving that lead to…
Read MoreNursing Home Mistreatment: Know the Signs of Elder Abuse
Millions of elderly individuals reside in nursing homes across the country. Oftentimes, family members do not have the resources to adequately care for the older family members and must place them in the care of a nursing home. It should be expected that these individuals would be treated with the utmost respect and care in…
Read MoreFatigued Truck Drivers: Lack of Sleep Can Have Deadly Consequences
Commercial truck drivers operate tractor-trailers and other large vehicles that transport cargo over vast distances for extensive periods of time. Though there are some truck drivers that locally transport cargo to businesses and residences, many drivers take long hauls carrying goods (sometimes hazardous) across state lines. Truck drivers suffer from chronic fatigue for a variety…
Read MoreUnderstanding Class Action and Multi-District Product Liability Litigation
Product liability cases arise when defective products injure consumers. These incidents often involve companies that operate across multiple states to make products for a wide range of consumers. The far-reaching nature of product liability cases often makes them appropriate for class action or multidistrict litigation. Not only are these options effective at saving litigation costs,…
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