There are roughly 4.5 million dog bites reported in Georgia and throughout the United States each year according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. With 6,244 incidents reported in 2017, postal workers were bitten the most often. Roughly 20 percent of...
Month: April 2018
Month: April 2018
Hurt in a parking lot? You may have a claim to compensation
If you suffered harm in a Georgia parking lot either because of a crime committed against you or because of an accident, you have the right to seek financial compensation through a civil claim. However, it can be difficult to prove these claims, and many victims of...
Trial against David Copperfield and MGM Grand Casino begins
Georgia fans of star magician David Copperfield might be interested in a slip and fall lawsuit that is pending against Copperfield and the MGM Grand Casino in Las Vegas. A jury trial began in the case on April 13.The lawsuit was filed by a British tourist who was...
Trump Tower lacks sprinklers in its apartments
Georgia residents may have heard about the fire that broke out in Trump Tower at about 5 p.m. on April 7. The fire resulted in six firefighters sustaining injuries and one person dying. According to authorities, there was no sprinkler system at the time of the blaze....
Waterslide designer charged in boy’s death
Georgia readers may remember hearing about the death of a 10-year-old boy on a Kansas waterslide in 2016. On April 2, one of the ride's designers was arrested for his role in the fatal accident. The 72-year-old defendant has been charged with second-degree murder,...
No lifeguard on duty: Are hotels liable for pool area injuries?
Taking a vacation may be a highlight of your year. You may plan, anticipate and mark the days off your calendar until the time to travel arrives. You may have various activities planned, but one of your main relaxation goals relates to lounging poolside at your hotel...
