When an individual suffers an unanticipated injury, it may result in intense pain, periods off work, extraordinary medical expenses and other hardships. Those who suffer these adverse consequences may have a right to pursue a personal injury claim or lawsuit to receive compensation for their injuries, pain and suffering, lost wages and other damages. Because we know that those injured by the carelessness of others usually do not have legal training, our Georgia Personal Injury Attorneys have endeavored to provide information on a range of issues regarding legal claims and available remedies. Although we discuss an extremely broad spectrum of topics, we know that you may have concerns about your specific case. We invite you to contact us to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced Atlanta, Georgia Personal Injury Lawyers.
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USA- Latimes.com writes that George Clooney has put his motorcycle up for auction just a few months after he was involved in a collision in Italy. Clooney’s wife, Amal has pushed Clooney to get rid of the Harley Davidson.*
PHILADELPHIA, PA. – November 5, 2018 - According to an online story from mnn.com, projected electric scooter rollouts in the state of Pennsylvania have stalled after the revelation that the vehicles are not street legal in the state.*
ATLANTA, GA. – November 6, 2018 - In an opinion issued October 22, 2018 the Georgia Supreme Court ruled that lawsuit financing agreements were not loans under the Industrial Loan Act (ILA) or the Payday Lending Act (PLA). Details of the opinion are reported online by natlawreview.com.*
November 1, 2018 (bizjournals.com) An online article from bizjournals.com discusses the signs of a concussion, which people should be familiar with to protect themselves and their families in the event of head injuries.*
October 30, 2018 (katu.com) Halloween is an exciting holiday for kids and parents, but a recent study from Canadian researchers found that Halloween festivities are tied to an increase in pedestrian fatalities. The study details are reported online by katu.com.*
October 30, 2018 (wsbradio.com) According to an online news report from wsbradio.com, Halloween can be dangerous for pedestrians. A recent traffic study found the risk of a fatal pedestrian accident is much higher on Halloween than other days.*
ATLANTA, GA. – October 29, 2018 (seattletimes.com) Safe Kids Georgia and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta are offering tips to kids and parents for a safe Halloween. The tips are posted online at seattletimes.com.*
UNITED STATES – October 22, 2018 (wral.com) According to an online news report from wral.com, an investigation by Consumer Reports revealed the presence of various banned drugs, including hallucinogens, in consumer meat products.*
GEORGIA – October 22, 2018 (dailymail.co.uk) According to new research by Brigham and Women’s Hospital, the majority of states in the U.S., including Georgia, have poor access to trauma centers. During life-saving time periods, distance to a proper trauma center can mean all the difference. The study information is posted online at dailymail.co.uk.*
GEORGIA – October 3, 2018 (ajc.com) According to an online news report from ajc.com, Georgia schools will receive $2.5 million in federal funding for school safety improvements. The funding is part of an effort by the U.S. Justice Department to address school violence in the wake of the recent shooting in Parkland, Florida.*
TIFTON, GA. – October 15, 2018 (moultrieobserver.com) According to an online news story from moultrieobserver.com, the Georgia Department of Transportation Special Response Team is nearly finished with its mission to restore open roadways and working traffic signals in the state, following the effects of Hurricane Michael.*
October 15, 2018 (mashable.com) A start-up company based in Brooklyn, New York, has created a collapsible helmet that it hopes will tackle safety gaps in the bicycling world, according to an online article from mashable.com.*
USA- The bigcountryhomepage.com writes that there have been some major recalls in the United States over the last week. The recalls could impact health and safety, and everyone should check to ensure that the recalls do not impact them.*
October 5, 2018 (electronicdesign.com) An online article from electronicdesign.com discusses current autonomous vehicle technology and how far it needs to go to protect pedestrians from serious crashes.*
ATLANTA, GA. – October 10, 2018 (bicycling.com) Bicycling Magazine recently published a list of the Best Bike Cities in America, and Atlanta, Georgia, made an appearance. An article at bicycling.com details the top 50 cities.*
KENNESAW, GA. - October 9, 2018 (dailyhornet.com) According to an online news report from dailyhornet.com, a Georgia-based golf cart company is recalling 145,000 golf carts because of issues related to the accelerator pedal springs.*
ATLANTA — Business leaders are facing difficult questions as they tangle with handling employees who take prescribed opioid-based drugs. The genesis of the current opioid epidemic stems from the abuse of prescription painkillers. Employers have a right to demand that their business be a drug-free workplace. However, the opioid problem is so widespread that employers are highly likely to have employees battling addition. The difficult question is how businesses should handle the problem? Bizjournals.com reports that even if the employee is not a disabled person legally, the Americans with Disabilities Act might qualify as a disabled person based on the ADA. If that is the case, then the ADA would protect the employee against discrimination in the workplace.*
The children's nursery rhyme that wishes the child a restful night without interruption from biting bed bugs is more than just a cute thing to say to a child. Bed bug infestations are more frequent than ever. Bed bug outbreaks in hotels, hospitals, and other places where lodgers stay is a significant health problem. Most bed bug bites are annoying, itchy, red spots on your skin. Bites from bed bugs, fortunately, do not frequently lead to the spread of disease like fleas from rats spread the Bubonic Plague around Europe in medieval times. However, bed bug bites can create an enormous problem for you and your family.
GEORGIA – October 4, 2018 (ohsonline.com) According to an online new report from ohsonline.com, the Coast Guard 7th District is using boaters to use caution during Columbus Day weekend.
Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere. They power our cell phones, laptops, tablets, e-cigarettes, vape pens, and other electrical devices that we use every day such as electric wheelchairs, electric cars, and watches. The omnipresence of lithium-ion batteries in our lives exposes us to the potential for explosions and fires from malfunctioning lithium-ion batteries. Several blastsand fires traced back to lithium-ion batteries occurred within the last two years that have severely injured people and threatened hundreds of peoples’ lives. One explosion killed a man in his sleep recently, andanother died when his vape pen exploded in his face.
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