Nobody wants to spend any period of time in the hospital; however, you could find yourself in this position at some point. Although the hospital staff has the responsibility of keeping you safe and healthy, there are things you can do on your own to improve the chance...
Atlanta Personal Injury Blog
Anniversary of major workplace accident is an important reminder
Workplace safety and the rights of injured workers are two topics that require constant vigilance. Without continually reasserting these rights and demanding safe work spaces, workplace conditions erode. In recent years, workers' compensation laws in Georgia and...
Do you understand the finer details of wrongful death?
When a person dies as the result of the negligence of another party, surviving family members have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Although it sounds simple enough to file a wrongful death lawsuit, there are many details associated with this. For example,...
Georgia Bill of Rights for the injured worker
The Georgia State Board of Workers' Compensation has created a bill of rights that explains the rights and responsibilities of both the employee and employer. As a worker in the state of Georgia, you have a number of rights and responsibilities should you be injured...
Questions related to landlord liability for tenant injuries
Landlords are responsible for maintaining a safe property. By doing so, the chance of a tenant or visitor being injured is greatly reduced. Depending on the state in which you live and the rental agreement that is in place, landlords may be responsible for liability...
4 techniques for motorcycle riders to improve visibility
Even if you're the best motorcyclist in the world, you cannot ensure the mindfulness of motorists on the road. Riding a motorcycle can be risky, even though it is exciting and fun and if you are being a responsible rider. Taking proactive steps to ensure your safety...
School bus safety a major concern in metro Atlanta
When parents put their children on the school bus in the morning, they expect them to arrive safely to their destination. Unfortunately, this is not always the case in metro Atlanta. Instead, school bus safety remains a major issue throughout the area. According to...
There is no easy way to cure doctor error
Think about how many people are treated by medical professionals on a daily basis. With so many receiving treatment, it's only natural for mistakes to be made from time to time. Even with medical professionals doing whatever they can to avoid errors, there is no way...
How to protect yourself from unsafe working conditions
Regardless of your job, you hope that you're never faced with unsafe working conditions. If you are, you realize that you could be injured or become ill at some point in the future. If you have any reason to believe that your working environment is unsafe, there are...
There are few regulations to prevent freezer deaths
Many industrial walk-in freezers do not have release latches on the inside. This means that workers who accidentally let the door close after going in can be trapped and killed on the job. This has happened numerous times and there are a few different causes of death....