Your getaway may have been spur-of-the-moment or planned months in advance, but you could almost feel your stress melting away as you checked into your hotel and began to explore your surroundings. Maybe you traveled with your family, with some friends or by yourself. If you vacationed in a place that was new to you,
You may not think of taking a shower as a hazardous activity. Still, injuries from falls in the bathroom, particularly when getting in and out of a shower or tub, are common occurrences. The materials people choose to make their bathrooms sleek and luxurious are also materials that become slick when wet. At home, you
If you are at home in your apartment or visiting a friend or family member, and you are the victim of assault, who is liable for your losses? In Georgia and elsewhere, landlords have a certain responsibility when it comes to keeping tenants and others who enter their property safe. If a landlord fails in
Some Georgians can be severely injured or killed when they strike guardrails, especially when they hit the end portion of the rails. Cases have been reported in which the guardrail endpoints slice through vehicles that hit them rather than deflecting away from the cars. Some of these problems are caused by design flaws while others
Every year in Georgia and around the country, children are injured in accidents involving trampolines. While many of these injuries occur in people’s yards, an increasing number are happening in trampoline parks. As they grow in popularity, the trampoline-related injury cases also increase. According to a 2016 study that was published in the journal Pediatrics, the
While buses and trains are among the safest ways to travel, accidents do happen. If you suffer a serious injury while riding on public transportation, you have the right to seek compensation. Unfortunately, suing a governmental entity is not easy. Who is will pay for my injury? The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority or MARTA
Cracked, raised or otherwise unsafe sidewalks can result in serious trip and falls. The owner of the adjoining property may be responsible for damages such as medical bills. Many people assume that municipalities are responsible for injuries caused by unsafe sidewalks. However, in many Georgia communities, the property owner is responsible. This area of law
Landlords and commercial property owners who fail to follow building codes when making repairs or improvements be held responsible if unsafe conditions injure guests. Under Georgia law, property owners are responsible for maintaining their property in a reasonably safe condition for guests, customers and others who are on the property legally. If someone is injured
Slip-and-fall accidents can happen in Georgia for a multitude of different reasons. A grocery store may have cluttered aisles, a parking lot may be icy or a mall shopper may have dropped a shopping bag and tripped over it. While many slip-and-fall accidents are caused by a property owner’s negligence, some are partially the fault
Apartment fires are devastating events that often result in serious injuries or death. In the aftermath of a fire, many families are left in limbo with no place to live and no one to help them deal with their devastating losses. Landlords often blame fires on renters, but in many cases, negligence on the part