Atlanta Law Blog
Recovering after an accident with a truck
Semi-truck drivers bear a lot of responsibility on public roadways. They’re responsible for hauling multiple tons of truck and cargo across the country, and a large burden falls on their shoulders to keep themselves and everyone around them safe from harm....
Is my parent the victim of nursing home negligence?
Putting a parent or another family member in a nursing home is one of the most challenging things to go through. Realizing that they are unable to take care of themselves anymore can be hard to deal with. This situation can become even more unbearable if you believe...
Nursing home kitchens may be serving up negligence
Some forms of elder abuse and negligence can be obvious. Bruises show trauma and dwindling bank accounts reveal fraud. But there is one cause that can affect seniors all across the country, and you might not realize where to look for it – in the kitchen. 33% of...
A Brief Explanation Of Personal Injury Cases
Personal injury is a legal term for an injury to the body, mind or emotions, as opposed to an injury to property. The term is most commonly used to refer to a type of lawsuit alleging that the victim’s injury has been caused by the negligence of another, but also...
Pedestrian deaths reach highest level in 30 years
Newly released statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show a disturbing increase in the number of pedestrians killed along American roadways in 2018. The new report says while pedestrian and cyclist deaths rose significantly last...
Tips For Driving Safely During The Holidays
Every year, thousands of Atlanta residents brave bad weather, high gas prices and crazy drivers to spend time with friends and family. The holidays are a perfect time to relax and have fun, but during these special times, it’s still important to protect your loved...
Help Senior Citizens Enjoy a Safe, Happy Holiday Season
Take time during the holidays to visit elderly friends and relatives who live alone or in nursing homes. Although the holidays emphasize family, festivities and fun, many people experience increased loneliness and isolation. However, you can add some joy to their...
Georgia’s New Inland Ports Promise Traffic Troubles This Winter
This winter, drivers in Georgia face new hazards besides slick roads and severe weather. Increased truck traffic to and from shipping terminals and inland ports will affect folks in Atlanta, Savannah, Chatsworth and Cordele. Whether you’re commuting to work or...
Short-staffed Nursing Homes Endanger Patients During the Holidays
Nursing home understaffing affects every measure of patient care. Over the holidays, the strain on the staff shows more than ever. Patients are endangered whenever nurses and orderlies skip work on holidays, weekends and unpopular late-night shifts. How Overworked...
Georgia’s Network Of Inland Ports Increases Fatal Truck Accidents
Officials with the Georgia Ports Authority and CSX Transportation continue to celebrate their successful push to build six inland freight ports across the state. Meanwhile, residents dread increased highway traffic and a rise in truck accidents. In 2013, Georgia’s...
