Georgia doctors generally take an oath of ethics known as the Hippocratic Oath before they can practice medicine. While the words “do no harm,” are not technically in the oath, doctors essentially try to abide by these words by always treating their patients with...
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Time considerations in a wrongful death lawsuit
Losing a loved one is never an easy experience, and this is never more true than when their death is caused by someone else’s negligence. With all of the pain and frustration you’ll experience, it can be hard to make decisions. But if a wrongful death lawsuit is...
Understanding the basics about personal injury law cases
Each year in Georgia thousands of civil lawsuits are filed. Many of them are personal injury cases. Why are these types of cases so common? Well, it’s because, unfortunately, there are many ways in which people suffer injuries in Georgia each year. Motor vehicle...
Filing a trip-and-fall claim in Georgia
Trip-and-fall accidents that occur at retail establishments can cause serious injuries that can impact your life for years to come. However, you may be able to recover damages from the store owner and other parties responsible for your accident by filing a premises...
Georgia is home to two of the most dangerous roadways in the U.S.
The number of vehicle fatalities in the U.S. saw a significant uptick from 2019 to 2020. Specifically, there was approximately 7.2% more vehicle fatalities in 2020 compared to 2019. Some roadways in the U.S. are more dangerous than others and two of these roadways run...
Should you accept a settlement for your personal injury case?
There’s no doubt that a car or truck accident can leave you facing a hard road ahead. The emotional and physical pain and suffering alone is enough to cause a lot of car accident victims to lose hope, and the financial realities of lost wages, medical expenses,...
Driver killed in wrong-way Savannah collision
The tragedy of an apparent weather-related fatal accident occurred last week on Truman Parkway in Savannah. The crash happened in the northbound lanes near the Montgomery Cross Road exit when a car drifted into the median and spun into the opposite direction of...
Help for victims of distracted driving accidents
Distracted driving kills and is dangerous in any form. There are several different types od distracted driving that can lead to distracted driving accidents. Drivers should ensure they avoid distracted driving in all of its forms and victims should know that personal...
Motorcycle fatalities on the rise in Georgia
While the roads tend to see more motorcyclists during the spring and summer months, motorists in Georgia often see them year-round. Although fall is upon us, motorists of all vehicle types should be on the lookout for these small vehicles, as it is easy to have them...
How do military personnel file a medical malpractice claim?
In addition to serving their country during time of war, members of the military are just as susceptible to becoming victims of negligence as civilians. Whether they’re involved in an accident caused by another or are victims of medical malpractice, military personnel...