Most people go through life never imagining they will become the victim of a crime. You may see news coverage of such events in other states. Even if a tragic crime occurs near your Georgia home, it may still be too terrible to conceive that you may be involved in a similar incident. Nevertheless, if
When you are hurt in an accident that was not your fault, you could find yourself facing medical bills, physical injuries and other complications that can have a long-term effect. As a victim, you may understand that you have the right to seek compensation through a civil claim. You may not know what your options
When you check into a hotel, you expect that you will be safe and not experience injuries from any unnecessary hazards. It can be devastating and overwhelming for hotel guests to suffer physical and financial harm because of dangerous property conditions and other factors beyond their control. If you were hurt in a hotel, you may
Georgia, like every state, has laws on dog bite liability. Dog owners may be held liable for any injuries that their pets cause. In addition, business owners, daycare providers, landlords and others who are responsible for the safety of a property can also be subjects of a lawsuit. The following is an outline of how
Georgia residents are aware there are various hazards they could face when they go out in public, including dangerous property conditions. For instance, you may not have thought the grocery store was a dangerous place, yet if you fall while shopping, you could find yourself dealing with serious injuries. As a slip-and-fall accident victim, you
All you wanted to do was relax and have a few drinks with your friends after a long week at work. As the evening wore on, you began to realize that the atmosphere in the bar was changing as people became more intoxicated. You noticed that people’s voices were getting louder, their behavior got more
If you have stuck with your New Year’s resolutions to this point, you must feel very proud of yourself. Making a plan to get healthy is difficult in a world where bad eating habits and a sedentary lifestyle threaten to sabotage your every effort. Therefore, you have avoided food triggers, given up sugary drinks and
Taking a vacation may be a highlight of your year. You may plan, anticipate and mark the days off your calendar until the time to travel arrives. You may have various activities planned, but one of your main relaxation goals relates to lounging poolside at your hotel and taking laps when you need to cool
The laws in Georgia and across the U.S. make provisions for those who are injured in unsafe buildings. Whether they slip on a wet floor, trip on a pothole, fall down broken stairs or get struck by a falling object, people have the right to file a claim for compensatory damages. Such injuries can occur
Atlanta is home to one of the busiest airports in the world. It takes a lot of work and effort by airport owners and staff to keep things running smoothly and ensure all facilities are safe for those who enter airport property. Unfortunately, accidents happen and people get hurt. If you or a loved one