If you have been assaulted, it is necessary for you to take steps to help yourself. Depending on what has happened, you may first want to call 911 to have the police come to you and to ask for the emergency medical team. Assaults can be serious, but they don’t always...
When older adults move into assisted living facilities like nursing homes, their standard of living and safety depend on the care they receive. The individuals working at the facility may control everything from how frequently your loved one can go to the bathroom to...
If you just lost someone you loved, you may feel sad and angry, especially if someone was at fault for their death. If this is your case, you have the right to file a legal claim for wrongful death against the person whose negligence killed your loved one....
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...
While some accidents are simply that, many are caused by the negligence of another party. In some tragic incidents, this could evolve into a fatal accident that leaves the surviving family members with many questions. While many fatal tragedies happen on the roadways,...
Earlier in the spring, many members of the public applauded the state of Georgia’s efforts related to elder abuse investigation and prevention. In April, the Georgia General Assembly -- taking heed from Gov. Brian Kemp -- agreed to add $1.2 million to the state’s...
Elderly nursing home residents rely on the care and attention of the staff to ensure they are protected from harm. Unfortunately, a neglectful staff can cause irreparable physical and psychological damage. Two conditions that can quickly become apparent due to nursing...
While the adult children of elderly parents often equate nursing home abuse with physical signs and symptoms, the resident can struggle with abuse in many forms. One type of nursing home abuse that elderly residents might suffer is verbal abuse that can lead to...
Usually, people who choose to drink too much and then commit crimes, including operating while intoxicated, are responsible for their own behavior. If they injure someone else, they have to pay compensation to the victim or the victim’s family. Unfortunately, in...
Nursing homes, retirement centers and other assisted living facilities can attract criminals. For one, the residents at these facilities can be very vulnerable to criminal perpetrators, especially if the residents have issues with their health. Also, these facilities...
