Imagine that an intoxicated person injures someone in a car accident. Can the injured person seek compensation from the intoxicated person, as well as the third party vendor that provided alcohol or over-served them? According to Dram Shop law, they can. As one of 30 states following a Dram Shop liability law, Georgia Code section 51-1-40 allows an injured…
With thousands of Georgians crossing over railroad tracks each day, the responsibility of railroad companies to exercise “extraordinary care” is important. This is especially true as railroad usage continues to grow as a mode of transportation throughout the state. Enjuris explains that train accidents are not as rare as most people believe, with approximately 300 accidents per…
Given the sobering reality that out of 200,000 annual medication errors reported to United State poison-control centers, 30% of these involve children (U.S. Pharmacist), it is critical for healthcare providers to exercise extreme caution when prescribing medications. Specifically, dosing errors are the most common, and this is deeply concerning, considering the differences in children’s responses…
When it comes to distracted driving, the use of cell phones and social media apps have led to numerous car accidents and deaths over the last few years. As such, the Georgia legislature worked to pass House Bill 673 during the summer of 2018, which is referred to as the “hands-free” or “distracted driving” law.…
Placing a high value on the assurance that comes from long-term disability insurance, more and more Americans have chosen to purchase private policies, while others have been given such by their employer. This type of employer-provided disability insurance is covered under ERISA, which is the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. ERISA protects the interests of…
Chances are, if you’ve traveled Georgia freeways, you’ve seen trucks transporting various materials and cargo. While federal regulations are in place regarding how materials are loaded and secured, there are instances in which materials surpass weight restrictions or are not safely contained. As such, debris can fall from a truck, causing hazardous conditions for other…
While physicians and medical staff adhere to standard protocols when performing surgical procedures, there are a number of errors that may occur beyond what’s considered “acceptable risks,” which are possible during any type of surgery. As such, a patient is usually asked to sign a waiver or implied consent before surgery to demonstrate their understanding…
While motorcycle accidents have seen a decline (both state wide and nationally) over the past few years, one thing remains certain—in the event of an accident, motorcyclists are nearly 30 times more likely to die than those traveling in automobiles. Furthermore, there are several contributing factors that heighten one’s risk of becoming seriously hurt or…
To help injured individuals return to work, Workers’ Compensation laws offer a range of services, from medical benefits to rehabilitation support and supplemental income. Of course, the type of support provided depends upon the circumstances of each workers’ compensation case. To help develop your understanding of Workers’ Compensation in Georgia, here’s what you should know.…
No one expects to be involved in a car crash, yet even the most focused drivers can end up being knocked sideways or pushed into another vehicle. Suppose this happens, and in the aftermath of the impact, you discover that you are seriously injured or that your vehicle is heavily damaged. Imagine the frustration when…
Thomas R. Burnside III is a personal injury lawyer who focuses his law practice on the representation of individuals who have suffered injury as a result of automobile collisions, trucking accidents, medical malpractice, work related accidents or other causes. With over 20 years of experience in personal injury law at both the trial and appellate court levels, Attorney Burnside has represented people with brain and head trauma...
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Mark B. Williamson has been engaged in a civil litigation practice since 1997, both at the trial and appellate court levels, focusing primarily on personal injury related cases. The personal injury litigation focuses on the representation of individuals who have been injured or damaged as the result of automobile accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, and workplace injuries.
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Garon Muller is a trial lawyer who focuses his law practice on the representation of individuals who have been seriously injured or damaged through the negligence or recklessness of others, including automobile collisions, workplace injuries, premises injuries, or defective products. Before beginning his practice in the representation of injured individuals, Mr. Muller served the community as an Assistant District Attorney...
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