ISENBERG & HEWITT BLOG
No elderly or disabled person deserves to go through abuse
If there is one thing that no one deserves to go through, it’s abuse at the hands of those who are supposed to be caring for them. Sadly, many nursing home patients do end up facing abuse from nurses, doctors, aides and other workers in the nursing home. Abuse in all...
Understanding Police Misconduct
It is well known that every single police officer around the country takes an oath to serve and protect its community and to not place anyone’s life in danger, unless the circumstance calls for it. However, there have been some exception were police officers have...
Wrongful death claims in Georgia: What are they, and how do they work?
A wrongful death claim is unlike any other kind of personal injury claim that you might file because the primary victim is already deceased. The claim is filed by the victim’s survivors, and it is intended to address their associated losses. When successful, a...
For crime victims, it can be a long and difficult road to recovery
It is perhaps understandable in this year of the coronavirus pandemic that some other important issues have been overlooked by both Atlanta media and national news outlets. A few days ago, National Crime Victims' Rights Week ended with little fanfare or notice. When...
Help for the victims injured by criminal conduct
There are many ways Georgia residents can suffer injuries because of another person’s misconduct. The problem with this sort of situation is who to hold responsible for a victim’s suffering. For example, say you are staying overnight in an Atlanta hotel and someone...
Does police militarization make them too violent?
Did you know that the United States has not always had police officers swarming the streets and a strong police force at the federal, state and local level? It’s just something we expect today, but the reality is that this is only a phenomenon of the last 100-150...
Man accused of assaulting girlfriend found in Atlanta after 18 months
A physical assault can leave you severely injured, and your attacker does not need a gun or other deadly weapon to do it. Even with prompt emergency medical treatment, you could be left with lifelong disabilities that limit your independence and quality of life, not...
Would better lighting or security have prevented your assault?
Atlanta is a busy city with many neighborhoods that are substantially more prone to criminal activity than others. People can wind up victimized just for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Whether you visited a hotel bar downtown as part of a night out or...
Tips for safe bicycle riding this spring and summer
As the warmer months come around, you’ll probably find yourself spending more time basking in longer daylight hours. For many of us that includes bicycle riding. Whether you're cycling for a leisure activity, commuting or exercising, safety precautions should be a...
What should you do when someone breaks into your house?
You wake up at 3:00 a.m. to the sound of breaking glass. Someone has just broken out the window on your back door, and they’re coming into your house. You always worried about it, but it’s never happened before. Maybe the economic recession has finally pushed people...
