Distinguished Georgia Trial Attorneys
Nursing home residents and their families rely on the facility's staff to care for them. It is hard work that requires training and experience to do correctly. A high-quality staff is one of the things most Georgia families look for when shopping for a long-term care...
When your loved one is moved into a nursing home, one of the things you may worry about is their psyche. You want them to be happy and to have good interactions. You want them to feel secure and supported when they need help. Unfortunately, there is a risk that they...
In Georgia, those who experience certain kinds of crime have protection under the law. Crime victims need to know their rights so that they can stand up for themselves when dealing with the complicated criminal justice system. If those affected by criminal activity...
When you rent an apartment or go visit a friend who lives at one, you could have a reasonable expectation of safety. Landlords have an obligation to keep apartment buildings appropriately safe, and making an adequate investment in security is an important part of that...
There are limits to what nursing homes can do for their residents. They cannot provide truly around-the-clock support for everyone on an individual basis, nor can they cater to everybody's culinary preferences in addition to their dietary restrictions. Some people...
When you stay at a hotel, you pay for more than just a bed for the night. You pay for a safe place to sleep and keep your possessions. Unfortunately, a surprising number of criminals will target hotels and motels. They might lurk just around the edge of the parking...
Criminal activity often leads to financial consequences for those affected. A victim of a mugging or burglary has to cope with not just the loss of their property but the emotional trauma of a crime that feels very personal because it involves direct threats against...
People move into nursing homes so that they have professionals to support and protect them. Older adults may have trouble remembering when to take their medication or a history of serious falls. A nursing home should reduce someone's risk of injury or delayed medical...
If you aren’t familiar with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, you should be. This section prohibits discrimination in an educational program or activity that receives financial assistance from the federal government. There are specific protections in Title...
When you think about abusive situations, you may think about someone getting hit or being berated by another person. Verbal assault and physical abuse are both common forms of abuse that elders face, but they’re not the only kinds. In fact, there are seven different...
