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What is a Survival Action in Georgia?
When a person dies as a result of another party’s negligence or intentional actions, it may be possible for a surviving family member of the deceased, or the executor of the deceased’s estate, to file a wrongful death claim. To be clear, Georgia wrongful death law recognizes that, in situations where the deceased would… Read More »
How to Seek Compensation After a Hit and Run
Hit-and-run accidents are those where someone involved in the crash leaves the scene of the collision before properly attending to their responsibilities under the law. In other words, a hit-and-run driver is someone who flees the scene such that anyone injured does not have adequate information about who was involved in the accident. Personal… Read More »
Hearing Loss and Workers’ Compensation: What You Should Know
Work injuries can take many different forms. Some occur as a result of a traumatic accident, while others result from exposure to certain substances or conditions over a longer period of time. In the case of the latter — injuries or medical conditions that result from long-term, prolonged exposure — it is important for… Read More »
Who is Liable for a School Bus Accident?
School bus accidents involving injuries and deaths are not extremely common, but they do happen and can be devastating. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), there were 108 school bus-related deaths in 2021, which represented a 50 percent increase from the previous year. In most fatal school bus accidents, the parties who suffer… Read More »
Is a Georgia Restaurant Liable for a Slip and Fall Injury?
Accidents can happen in many different kinds of businesses in the Macon area, including in restaurants when you are dining with friends or family, or picking up takeout food. Slips and falls in particular can be common in restaurants since there are frequently liquid spills in walking areas from food and drink spills. Restrooms… Read More »
Understanding Liability and Compensation in Rideshare Crashes
Rideshare apps have become extremely convenient, allowing Macon residents and visitors to easily call for a ride before and after dinner or drinks with friends, for rides to retail stores, and for airport trips. Some studies suggest that rideshare apps like Uber have reduced the rate of DUIs and alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes since… Read More »
What is a Statute of Limitations in a Personal Injury Case in Georgia?
How much time does a person have to file a lawsuit after a personal injury? In other words, what is the time window for filing a civil lawsuit after a motor vehicle crash, a slip and fall accident, or another type of injury in Macon, Georgia? These questions all concern the statute of limitations… Read More »
Steps to Take After a Work Injury in Macon
Nobody expects to get hurt on the job in or around Macon, Georgia, but workplace injuries are more common than you might imagine, and they can occur in any industry. While some types of jobs do have more inherent hazards than others, even professions that only require work behind a desk can come with… Read More »
What is Comparative Fault in a Georgia Personal Injury Case?
If you were recently injured in an accident or in another type of incident in the Macon area and you believe another party is liable, you might be thinking about filing a personal injury claim. In researching personal injury lawsuits, or in discussing your case with friends or family members, you might have come… Read More »
Common Questions About Georgia Workers’ Compensation
None of us go to work with the expectation of sustaining a serious injury, but workplace injuries do happen with some frequency. In some cases, workplace injuries are relatively minor and injured employees can get back to work quickly with little to no medical attention from a health care provider. Yet in other situations,… Read More »