What to Do When Companies Sell Contaminated Food
The Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta reports that 1 in 6 Americans each year become ill from contaminated food ingestion. According to the Georgia Poison Center: “Food poisoning/foodborne illness occurs when food contaminated by bacteria, parasite, or virus is eaten. Symptoms include upset stomach, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever and dehydration.” CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF FOOD […]
Legal Repercussions of Road Rage
Outside of NASCAR, driving in traffic is no one’s favorite activity. It frazzles nerves and causes drivers to act impatiently. That can lead to aggressive, at times even violent, behavior. Road rage incidents are a growing concern as more and more cars share our roadways. The repercussions of road rage, both legal and physical, can […]
How Does Insurance Handle the Driver-less Vehicle Accident?
The future of automotive technology includes a gradual transition to autonomous, or driver-less, vehicles. According to research conducted by management consulting firm Accenture and the Stevens Institute of Technology, there will be upwards of 23 million such vehicles on U.S. roads by 2035. One important question raised by this technological shift is how insurance companies will address […]
Slippery Floor at Work
According to the National Floor Safety Institute, slips, and falls account for the highest number of lost workdays. Slippery floors in the workplace are costly to both employer and employee. There is the cost to the employer of higher insurance premiums, lost productivity, and training replacement workers; and for the employee, medical expenses and lost wages. […]
Distracted Truck Driver Accidents
Distracted driving is an increasing traffic safety issue on American roads, nowhere more so than in the metro Atlanta area. The potential injury and damage that large trucks can cause make distracted truck drivers an especially hazardous problem for motorists. INATTENTION TO THE ROAD PUTS OTHER DRIVERS IN DANGER Combine the volume of traffic in […]
Are Back Seat Restraints Required?
Most Georgia motorists recognize how state seatbelt laws apply to the driver and adult front seat passenger of a vehicle. The question of whether any other passengers need to be strapped in maybe a bit murkier for some, especially as it pertains to liability or insurance purposes. So, are back seat restraints required in the […]
Navigating the Workers’ Compensation System
The state of Georgia requires any employer with three or more employees to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This insurance provides medical treatment, income, and other benefits for employees who have been injured on the job. Workers’ compensation coverage begins from the first day on the job, but receipt of benefits is not automatic in the […]
Documenting Nursing Home Care
There are few things in life more difficult than turning the care of someone you love over to another. When an elderly parent or grandparent requires special assistance that you cannot provide, you’re faced with the agonizing decision of placing your trust in a nursing home for a loved one’s well-being. Our nation’s aging population […]
Defining Reasonably Safe Premises
One of the most common personal injury case scenarios is when a victim becomes injured while visiting someone else’s property. The premises may be a private home or a business, and, as a guest or a customer, you have a reasonable expectation for that environment to be safe. How does the law define what constitutes reasonably safe […]
Slips, Trips and Falls at The Market
The hustle and bustle of the Christmas season bring hordes of holiday shoppers to Atlanta stores. It’s a time of year that combines busy crowds with wintry conditions, which can sometimes lead to slips, trips, falls, and bumps in the marketplace. Store employees are often too busy with the holiday rush to stay on top of their […]
