One aspect of wrongful death cases in Georgia courtrooms is valuing how much income the decedents might have earned over their lifetime if they had lived. Plaintiffs may request certain amounts, and insurance companies may offer much less based on the victim's gender...
Distinguished Georgia Trial Attorneys
Month: October 2016
Six things you can do to keep your pool safe
If you own a swimming pool in Georgia, it's important to keep it safe not only for your family, but also for guests and others who may come onto your property. Toddlers and older children may come onto your property with or without an invitation, and could injure...
Liability for injuries to household guests
When Georgia residents are injured while on another person's property, they may be able to recover compensation through the property owner's homeowner's insurance policy. Most homeowners' policies provide liability coverage for injuries depending on why person was on...
Staying safe at theme parks
Rides at carnivals and other amusement parks in Georgia and around the country are currently regulated at the state level. This is because of a budget deal created by Congress in 1981 that effectively stripped the Consumer Product Safety Commission of its ability to...
Who Is Responsible For Unsafe Sidewalks In Georgia?
Cracked, raised or otherwise unsafe sidewalks can result in serious trip and falls. The owner of the adjoining property may be responsible for damages such as medical bills.Many people assume that municipalities are responsible for injuries caused by unsafe sidewalks....
Issues regarding landlords, tenants and firearm laws
With the fact that gun laws are constantly changing, some of which allow people to freely exercise their open-carry rights, Georgia landlords and their tenants might be wondering about liability issues if a gun-related accident or other incident occurs on their...