Frequently Asked
Questions

An owner of a private residence is not required to take security measures to protect a social guest who visits their property.

Any person who sustains a firearm injury or death because of another party’s negligent conduct, or because of a defectively designed/manufactured gun may be entitled to compensation.

While all birth injury lawsuits are different, many of these lawsuits have resulted in large jury awards to cover medical costs such as therapy, medication, surgery, home alterations, medical equipment, and other medical care costs.

When the head is suddenly twisted or thrown forward in a motor vehicle collision, the brain will move around inside the skull. This movement can cause brain injuries in several ways.

A property owner can be liable for such conditions just as they can for man-made conditions.

Even if you were not paying attention, this will typically only result in a reduction in the amount you recover.

You should seek medical assistance for your injuries and file an accident report with the manager of the store.

If you are a customer, delivery person, or someone else on the premises for a legitimate business purpose that benefits both parties, the owner has a duty to take reasonable care, including a duty to inspect the property to make the premises safe.

U.S. Marine Corps members, their dependents, civilian contractors, and on-base personnel were all exposed to toxic drinking water at Camp Lejeune.

Veterans, civilian contractors, reservists, and military dependents, who lived or worked at Camp Lejeune or base housing for at least 30 days, and who developed specific illnesses, listed below.

An article from the New England Journal of Medicine revealed that doctors in Vermont treated a man who suffered hearing loss in a car accident. The doctors concluded that the sound of airbag inflation caused the man’s hearing loss.

Defective airbags can cause serious injury by deploying too aggressively, deploying at the wrong time, or not deploying at all.

The length of time for which you can receive workers’ comp benefits in Georgia depends on the nature of your injury.

Georgia law allows you to receive 2/3s of the difference between what you make while partially disabled and what you made before you were hurt.

The Board hears claims, facilitates mediation, and makes determinations on eligibility for benefits and payments.

Workers’ compensation is an insurance system required by state law (in most states) that provides compensation to employees for work related injuries or occupational illnesses on a no fault basis.

While there have been safety improvements that are standard features in some models and optional features in others, the potential risk of severe injury or wrongful death posed by SUVs is reflected in statistics provided by the Georgia Governor’s Office of Consumer Protection:

Before speaking to an insurance company, including your own, you should consult with an attorney.

The NHTSA recommends that car seats be replaced following a moderate or serious collision, but indicates that a car seat does not need to be automatically replaced after only a minor collision.

In Georgia, bicycles are required to follow all laws designated for “vehicles”.