Tag Archives: personal injury attorney
Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injuries are one of the most severe consequences of accidents caused by the negligence of others. The injuries are often permanent and require a lifetime of medical care and treatment that is costly and can increase over time. Auto and trucking accidents, falls, botched medical procedures, and defective products are just some… Read More »
Class Action Lawsuits
Class action lawsuits are civil lawsuits filed by a group of people who experienced the same or similar injuries following the use of a product or service. Usually filed based on the theory of negligence, initially the lawsuit is filed by an individual who then seeks certification to add other members to the class…. Read More »
Restaurant Liability for Dangerous Conditions
Dangerous conditions can make a business unsafe for people who visit the business. In a restaurant, slippery floors due to uncleaned spills and failure to post signs of a dangerous walkway, hallway, or room, for example are common scenarios that can lead to grave injury and even death of restaurant patrons. The following post… Read More »
Moldy Bed Sheets in Hospitals, Nursing Homes, and Hotels
Mold affects both the home and the people inside the home. The structural integrity of the home or building is compromised when mold festers and spreads. The health of the people and pets that live or inhabit the home or dwelling is also compromised by mold. What happens, however, when the mold is on… Read More »
Riding an Escalator Can Be Dangerous
An escalator is a moving staircase, found in buildings and public spaces like airports, shopping centers, and train stations. Escalators assist in transporting people from one floor to the next with little effort by the rider. Often connecting the ground floor to a plaza or open area, an escalator speeds up the entry and… Read More »
Do Seat Belts Make Atlanta School Buses Safer?
On January 20, a breaking news alert was issued on a local morning television program, advising viewers that two people and a child were injured in a school bus crash in Coweta County. The bus crash is believed to have been caused by bus driver error. According to the Georgia State Patrol, the bus… Read More »
Third Party Claims for Injured Automobile Passengers
Auto accidents come in many forms from rear-end collisions to impaired drivers failing to maintain their lane. No matter the type of accident, it is rare that only one person is injured. Oftentimes, passengers have to suffer for the mistakes of the drivers. All is not lost when a passenger is injured due to… Read More »
A Sour Note for Samsung’s Galaxy
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 has recently made headlines for all the wrong reasons. The Note 7 has been recalled and all sales have been halted due to faulty components causing battery explosions. All Note 7 phones sold prior to September 15 are affected by the recall and should be returned or replaced. Faulty, low-quality… Read More »
Recent Elevator Explosion Highlights Hidden Hazards
An explosion recently shook the Criminal Justice Center in Philadelphia, PA. It was not a bomb that blew out windows and caused a forced evacuation of the building, but an elevator malfunction so powerful that it caused damage from the top of the 17-story building down to its basement. Only two people were injured,… Read More »
What Your Insurance Can Do for You in Auto Accidents
Inattentive, distracted drivers are everywhere. Often, these drivers do not take into the account the wellbeing of others, and thus are the cause of many accidents. If you have been injured or have been in a car accident, then you could be eligible for compensation for damages done to both your vehicle and to… Read More »
