Monthly Archives: June 2023
Exposure To Chemicals In The Workplace
When we think of worker injuries, we may think about individuals who drive trucks, work in construction, or even carpal tunnel syndrome for those who are on their computers every day. But rarely do we think about those individuals who work with chemicals in their everyday jobs, and the hazardous effects that that exposure… Read More »
Bicyclist & Pedestrian Fatalities In Macon, Georgia
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, more than 900 bicyclists die each year due to car accidents, with almost 40,000 injured in 2020 alone. Every year, two percent of all motor vehicle crash-related deaths on public roadways involve bicyclists, and deaths amongst bicyclists over the age of 20 have quadrupled over the… Read More »
Norfolk Southern Spill Highlights Dangers For Residents & Workers
When people think of “accidents,” they often think of car accidents, or even injuries that can result from medical errors. Rarely do they think of the kind of catastrophic negligence associated with the recent Norfolk Southern train derailment, which has left many facing a public health and environmental emergency in its wake due to… Read More »
Family Awarded $6.1 Million In Wrongful Death Lawsuit Linked To Hazing
In March, one family was awarded more than $6 million in connection with the wrongful death lawsuit they brought against their son’s university after he was killed in a hazing incident years earlier. As part of the hazing ritual, the young victim had to drink alcohol if/when he answered trivia questions incorrectly, and, as… Read More »
Self-Driving Car Accidents
As Macon car accident attorneys, we’ve worked on a lot of car accident claims, helping victims ensure that they are on the road to recovery, and have what they need. However, technology is changing the landscape, especially when it comes to innovations like self-driving cars. Still, these vehicles are sometimes involved in accidents, so… Read More »
When Dangerous Dog Owners Fail To Follow The Law
When residents fail to abide by dangerous dog requirements, the local community is often concerned for their own safety and the safety of their pets, and someone can get bit. There is no question that the result is serious safety issues, especially for vulnerable members of our population, such as children and the elderly…. Read More »