Personal Injury
What Are Pain and Suffering Damages in Georgia?
When you or a loved one suffer injury in an accident or incident that was not your fault, you are generally eligible to bring a personal injury claim against the at-fault party. This is true whether you were injured in a car, truck or motorcycle accident, through medical practice, or an accident a work. Your…
Read MoreWhat Are the Dangers of In-Home Elevators?
The conveniences that technology can provide are becoming easier to access from our very own homes. For those of us with conditions that keep us from using the stairs, having the ease of access of a lift or home elevator can be life-changing. Such technology allows such people access to their own homes without much…
Read MoreBuyer Beware: Keeping Your Family Cybersafe This Holiday Season
As 2021 draws to a close, the effects of the pandemic are still being felt in ways that no one expected. Economic inflation recently hit a level not seen since the 2008 financial collapse, driven by an unprecedented global supply chain crisis. The world is collectively holding its breath as we approach the holiday shopping…
Read MoreMore Than 50 Million Americans Live With Chronic Pain
Personal injury claims typically involve discussions about pain. For some victims, that pain may go away with certain treatments or medications. For others, the pain becomes constant and part of a “new normal.” According to a report in the Washington Post, nearly 1 in 5 Americans (50.2 million people) live with chronic pain. What is…
Read MoreNew Boater Safety Law in Effect as of April 1, 2021
A boating safety law authorized by the U.S. Coast Guard officially went into effect on April 1, 2021 as part of the National Defense Authorization Act. This legislation requires recreational boaters to use a kill switch, or engine cutoff switch, on vessels less than 26 feet in length. A kill switch allows the engine to…
Read MoreOlder Adults Face Severe Risks from Broken Bones
Think about how many ways you can potentially break your bones in any given day. When you really get down to it, it’s incredible that we’re designed to be so resilient because there’s the potential for physical injury at every turn. “50 is the new 30” sounds like a great slogan, and people are definitely…
Read MoreWho Is Liable for Injuries at Nail Salons?
There’s nothing like a hand or foot massage and being pampered for an hour or two. Some clients are even able to justify it for business reasons when their occupation requires a professional look. The fact is that the more time you spend in a nail salon, the more expensive it can get – so…
Read MoreIs It Safe to Pair Infrared Lighting with Your Workout?
With so many gyms and fitness products around, those in the industry must find creative ways to generate interest or they quickly become obsolete. Think about how many yoga studios and smaller niche gyms are in your area. There’s certainly no shortage, and if one or two close you’re not likely going to miss them…
Read MoreAs We Lose Our Rural Hospitals, the Costs of Air Ambulances Skyrocket
In October, Southwest Georgia Regional Medical Center in Cuthbert became the eighth rural hospital in Georgia to shut down in the past ten years. As rural hospitals in Georgia and across the country shutter, air ambulances have become much more important to patients in remote areas with urgent medical needs. Air ambulances reach areas ground…
Read MoreAre Chrysler Minivans a Fire Hazard?
Minivans have become the universal symbol of family safety to vehicle owners everywhere. These vans are not the first choice for most drivers in the market for a new vehicle as they’re more utilitarian than fun. Those with larger families or who require a vehicle with extra space are the likely candidates you’ll see behind…
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