What Is an Ambulance Chaser?
Stephen Hasner | Personal Injury | May 25, 2022
Most people are familiar with the term “ambulance chaser.” Typically, this is used as a derogatory name for personal injury lawyers. The term derives from the idea that some attorneys follow ambulances in hopes of […]
What Happens If a Dog Bites Someone on Your Property in Atlanta, GA?
Stephen Hasner | Personal Injury | May 24, 2022
Dog bites send hundreds of thousands of people to the hospital every year, and they send a few dozen people to the morgue. A dog bite can even cause a pedestrian accident if the victim […]
Health Effects of Lack of Oxygen at Birth
Stephen Hasner | Birth injuries | May 21, 2022
All people need oxygen to live. But that need for oxygen is particularly important in newborns. Even a mild lack of oxygen in a newborn can have severe consequences. When oxygen enters the body, it […]
Can a Totally Inexperienced Person Become a Federal Judge?
Stephen Hasner | Georgia Law | May 19, 2022
The frightening truth is that an inexperienced person could become a federal judge in the United States. Our Constitution does not provide specific requirements for serving as a federal judge. However, since most federal judgeships […]
Do Backseat Passengers Have to Wear a Seat Belt in Georgia?
Stephen Hasner | Georgia Law | May 12, 2022
Georgia has a mandatory seat belt law for all drivers and passengers in the front seat. But this law does not cover the backseat except for certain passengers. Learn which passengers must wear a seat […]
What is a Lien on a Personal Injury Case?
Stephen Hasner | Personal Injury | April 29, 2022
Whether you are injured because of a fall, dog bite, car accident, or other cause, you incur medical bills for the treatment of your injuries. You are responsible for paying those medical bills. Your health […]
Child Booster Seat/Restraint Laws in Georgia
Stephen Hasner | Georgia Law | April 16, 2022
Every parent wants their children to stay safe, especially when traveling. But keeping a child safe in a moving vehicle is easier said than done. There’s a reason that more than 90,000 children are injured […]
What is the “Reasonable Person” Standard in a Negligence Claim?
Stephen Hasner | Negligence | April 5, 2022
Negligence claims are ubiquitous in civil courtrooms. However, no two cases are alike – each represents a unique fact pattern. A negligent defendant is liable due to their failure to conform their behavior to an […]
Suing for Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress
Stephen Hasner | Negligence | March 28, 2022
Accident victims often include emotional distress as part of their damages when filing a personal injury lawsuit. Georgia laws allow accident victims to recover compensation for emotional distress. However, victims must prove the elements of […]
Understanding Assumption of Risk
Stephen Hasner | Personal Injury | March 22, 2022
If you have suffered an injury caused by someone else’s negligence, you might have a valid personal injury claim. You may file your claim against the at-fault party who caused your injury. Alternatively, you may […]