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Have You Been Affected by the Ethicon Physiomesh Recall?

On May 25, 2016, Ethicon pulled its abdominal hernia repair product, Physiomesh, from the markets. They instructed surgeons to discontinue its use after reports suggested high rates of complications. While Ethicon, a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary, says that the market withdrawal is not an “official” recall, a number of lawsuits against the drug manufacturer have…

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Children Are Most Susceptible to Burn Injuries

Burns are one of the leading causes of injury and death for children in the home. Many burns are minor and treatable with cold water and antiseptic. More serious injuries require professional care—and may even lead to permanent disfigurement or scarring. Burn injuries are more common in children because kids may not know the risks…

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Negligent Maintenance Issues in Truck Driver Accidents

Commercial trucks are vital parts of the U.S. economy. They transport goods across thousands of miles each year, helping to keep our businesses running. Yet, a vehicle that spends the majority of its life in active use needs consistent and professional maintenance. Poorly maintained trucks are not only detrimental to a business’s daily operations, they…

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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…

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Deceptive 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…

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Uninsured 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…

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Avoiding 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…

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Takata 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…

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Dangerous 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…

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