Legal Matters
Have a Safe and Happy Holiday. Avoid These Dangerous and Recalled Toys
Watching your kids open up their presents is one of the best things about the holiday season. Check any social media site you like, and you can find hundreds of videos of children (and adults) opening up The Gift: the perfect game, the brand-new bicycle, or the ideal doll. Some toys and children’s products, however,…
Read MoreMultiple Injuries and Fatalities Reported after Horrific Amtrak Derailment in DuPont, Washington
An Amtrak train traveling from Portland, Oregon to Seattle, Washington has derailed. According to the latest developments from CNN, several fatalities have been reported, and multiple people have been injured. The cars from the train spilled over the tracks and onto I-5 below it. Reports claim that both a car and a semi-truck were crushed…
Read MoreGeneral Motors Agrees To $120 Million Settlement Over Faulty Ignition Switches
Atlanta’s Attorney General Chris Carr announced in October that Georgia and 48 other states, plus the District of Columbia, reached a $120 million settlement with General Motors over safety issues with their ignition switches. The settlement comes after allegations that GM concealed the defect, which caused some vehicles to suddenly lose their electrical systems, resulting…
Read MoreU.S. Army Funding Device to Detect TBIs on the Battlefield
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are different than other injuries. Broken legs or arms typically heal, and you move on with your life. Traumatic brain injuries, on the other hand, can affect you for the rest of your life. Depending on the severity, TBIs can cause headaches, cognitive problems, mood swings, memory loss, abnormal speech, loss…
Read MoreIn the Fight Against Dangerous Drugs, an Insurance Company Takes the Lead
As personal injury attorneys, we have seen first-hand how destructive opioids can be. America is currently fighting a dangerous opioid addiction crisis, with drugs like OxyContin at the forefront. Since its release in 1995 by Purdue Pharmaceuticals, Oxycontin has generated around $35 billion in revenue – and sparked an opioid addiction crisis in this country.…
Read MoreGeorgia High School Seeks to Reduce Risk of Severe Brain Injury with New Helmets
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a serious public health issue, particularly in the case of student athletes. For years, concussions were commonly misdiagnosed or ignored, while students continued to play with brain injuries. Medical professionals now assert that this type of negligence can lead to long-term brain injuries and even early deaths. In an effort…
Read MoreAnother Georgia Construction Worker Has Died on the Job
On Friday, September 15th, a construction worker was killed while working on West Peachtree Street NW in Midtown Atlanta. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is reporting that a piece of equipment may have fallen on the worker, leading to his death. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will investigate the incident. This is the fourth construction…
Read More“This Is About as Bad as It Gets” – Equifax Security Breach Could Affect 143 Million Americans
The Atlanta-based credit reporting agency Equifax has announced a devastating security breach that could potentially result in 143 million Americans – about half of the country’s population – having their personal, sensitive information made public. The breach occurred sometime between May and July of this year, but the full effects of the hack are just…
Read MoreTourist Safety Trap: Tour Bus and Trolley Accidents in Georgia
Bus tours offer a convenient and comfortable option for touring some of Georgia’s greatest attractions. From the trolley tours of Savannah to the tour buses of Atlanta, these common carriers provide residents and tourists with a memorable experience. Sadly, these fun-seeking outings can turn tragic when vehicle owners or operators fail to meet their legal…
Read MoreNew Study Finds CTE in 87% of Former Football Players’ Brains
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a neurodegenerative disease that can have serious and long-term consequences. A recent story in the Washington Post reported on a new research study, which examined the link between playing high school, college, and professional football and developing CTE. The study, which was published in the Journal of the American Medical…
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