Georgia Personal Injury Legal Blog
Are you using the right child safety seat?
Securing your child in the right safety seat may prevent serious injury in a motor vehicle accident. According to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration, the risk for this type of injury decreases by 59% when parents properly use an approved child...
Who might be liable in a truck accident in Georgia?
If you are hurt in an accident caused by a commercial truck driver, many parties may be liable for damages. For instance, the ]company that hired the driver might be a defendant in your personal injury case under the theories of vicarious liability or negligent...
Vehicle safety features still come with their drawbacks
It could be that you were in an accident with a driver who had the ADAS on. ADAS stands for advanced driver-assistance system, and it is composed of a number of safety features. While there are plenty of drivers in Augusta, Georgia, who rely on these, experts say that...
Excessive coffee drinkers among truckers run a higher crash risk
Truck accidents can happen for any number of reasons here in Georgia, and oftentimes it's the truck driver who is at fault. Let's say that you were injured at the hands of a negligent trucker. You may be able to file a claim against the trucking company, but you will...
Is robotic surgery safe?
Robotics are used in nearly every industry today in some fashion. One of the more controversial areas, surgery, can inspire concerns for safety in many people. In 2017, iData Research reported 693,000 robotic procedures in the U.S. Originally developed for surgeries...
Did a seat belt defect cause your injury?
You expect your vehicle's restraint system to protect you and everyone else in your vehicle from extreme injury during a crash. However, faulty safety belts may result in catastrophic injuries. If a defective seat belt led to your injury in a car accident, you may...
Why crush injuries can be catastrophic
With daylight saving time now over for this year and winter quickly approaching, you face increased chances of becoming involved in a Georgia motor vehicle accident in which you could sustain serious injuries. Unfortunately, one of the most common injuries you can...
Important facts about bedsores
Your parent may have lost considerable mobility since becoming a resident at the nursing home. Now, he or she requires assistance to move from the bed to a chair and back again. Such limited mobility puts the elderly at risk of developing bedsores. Pressure ulcers You...
Social media and distracted driver vehicle accidents
The increasing popularity of social media has become a factor in motor vehicle accidents. Some drivers in Georgia may be paying more attention to their social media content than the road ahead. It is also not unheard of to see an overconfident motorist attempting to...
Georgia is a top 5 state for pedestrian deaths
Pedestrians have a fair expectation that they will be able to walk safely from point A to point B. Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents are rising and they can often be fatal. A report from the Governors Highway Safety Administration (GHSA) revealed there were 6,227...
