Winter brings with it a wonderland of snow-covered landscapes and cozy evenings by the fire. However, beneath the beauty lies a potential danger known as slip and fall hazards. As temperatures drop and precipitation accumulates, it is important to be aware of the...
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How to avoid Halloween accidents and what to do when they happen
For children, nothing compares with playing dress-up and requesting candy from neighbors. Some adults equally relish the mischief inherent in Halloween. Though October 31st offers thrills and good-natured chills, danger lurks everywhere. There is always a chance...
4 places in the grocery store to be wary of slip-and-fall hazards
Most people do not worry about the risk of injury when heading to the grocery store. However, slips, trips and falls are fairly common in supermarkets. In addition to spills, freshly mopped floors and aisle obstructions from pallets or fallen products, certain areas...
The process of bringing – and winning – a premises liability suit
When you enter a place that is open to the public, such as a grocery store, a mall, a hardware store, or a movie theater, you are trusting that the building’s owner has made it relatively safe and free from unreasonable dangers. Thus, if you have slipped, tripped, or...
Dog attacks may leave children with serious emotional injuries
Even dogs that have reputations for being good with children may behave unpredictably or aggressively. As a result, more than 50% of dog attacks in the U.S. involve kids. When dogs bite youngsters, they also often cause bodily injuries that require immediate medical...
Legal options after a dog attack
At a barbecue at a friend's house, his dog knocks you over and you break your arm in the fall. Perhaps your child suffered serious injuries after an attack by an unleashed dog at a local park. Review the Georgia dog bite provisions that apply to these and similar...
Did your shopping trip end with an extended stay in the hospital?
Was it more embarrassing than painful when you recently slipped and fell in the supermarket -- only to suffer a variety of aches and pains the next morning? You are not alone because slip and fall hazards in supermarkets and other stores are common, and going for a...
Why the cost of a lawyer should not dissuade you from hiring one
Why the cost of a lawyer should not dissuade you from hiring one Every day, individuals in the state of Georgia sustain serious injuries from slip-and-falls because of poorly maintained property or from the negligence of a physician or hospital personnel. In...
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