Human trafficking does not always happen behind locked doors or in hidden locations. In many cases trafficking happens in plain sight, often in places like hotels, apartment complexes, retail centers, restaurants, truck stops, airports and bus terminals and even schools. This reprehensible act is oftentimes organized and highly structured. Recognizing human trafficking red flags is
Rehabilitation facilities are meant to be places of healing and recovery, providing individuals with the support they need to overcome addiction, physical or mental health challenges. In 2022, there were 17,353 substance abuse facilities in the United States with more than one million clients at substance abuse treatment facilities in the United States. Unfortunately, not all rehab centers uphold their
Long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes and assisted living centers, are meant to provide a safe and nurturing environment for elderly or disabled individuals who need help with daily living and basic needs – and many do. Unfortunately, reports of abuse and neglect in these types of facilities are more common than most people
We place our elderly loved ones in nursing homes or assisted living facilities because they can no longer care for themselves. When our loved ones move to these facilities, we place our trust in these institutes and their caregivers to take care of our often fragile loved ones. Unfortunately, staff members are sometimes poorly trained,
Businesses and other property owners often responsible when people get hurt on their premises. A standard premises liability claim might involve a slip-and-fall incident or poorly maintained stairs in an apartment building leading to serious injuries. People who fall because of unkempt spaces However, there are many scenarios in which a business or property owner
Nursing home residents and their families rely on the facility’s staff to care for them. It is hard work that requires training and experience to do correctly. A high-quality staff is one of the things most Georgia families look for when shopping for a long-term care facility. Hiring standards in nursing homes can be a
When renting or visiting an apartment building, there is a reasonable expectation that safety procedures and precautions are in place to protect residents and visitors. Property owners and landlords have a duty to keep apartment complexes safe by making an adequate investment to respond to known and reasonably foreseeable dangerous conditions on the property. Tenants
When you stay at a hotel, you pay for more than just a bed for the night. You pay for a safe place to sleep and keep your possessions. Unfortunately, a surprising number of criminals will target hotels and motels. They might lurk just around the edge of the parking lot, waiting for people to
When we leave our homes to go shopping, visit the bank, or go to a friend’s apartment, we expect that the places we visit have adequate security measures in place to protect us from potential crimes. However, this is not always the case. Some Georgia property owners fail to ensure the security of their premises,
People in Georgia own property for different reasons. Some may own property for personal use such as a home, a vacation home, land for hunting and other reasons. Others own property for commercial purposes. They may have an office building or warehouse for their own business. Others may own commercial property and lease the property