What Is an Ambulance Chaser?

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?

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

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?

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?

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?

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

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?

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

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

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 […]