Was the playground one of the attractions of the Atlanta apartment complex you chose? Perhaps you wanted your child to have a safe place to play close to home. You trusted that the property owner would make sure it was safe for children.Everything was fine the first...
Distinguished Georgia Trial Attorneys
Month: June 2019
Steps to keep people from falling and getting hurt
Slips, trips and falls can happen at almost any building or facility in Georgia. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), falls are the second-leading cause of injury at work. Furthermore, floors and floor materials account for two million injuries per year....
Premises liability and assault in a bar
In general, property owners have a duty to maintain a reasonably safe environment for all lawful entrants. That includes guests, employees, and customers. The state of Georgia also follows the doctrine of attractive nuisance, which protects children in certain cases...
Pools and spas are the top threat for toddlers in summer
Georgia residents who own a swimming pool or spa may be looking forward to the summer. However, they should keep in mind that pools and spas can pose a safety hazard, especially for toddlers. In June 2019, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission came out with a...
Isenberg re-elected as Co-Chair of the Creditor’s Rights Section of the State Bar of Georgia
Members of the Georgia State Bar have re-elected Isenberg & Hewitt attorney Harriet C. Isenberg as Co-Chair of the Creditor's Rights Section. The Creditor's Rights Section is focused on educating and serving Georgia attorneys in this area of law.Isenberg is a...
Gunshot wounds are costly injuries
Most people go through life never imagining they will become the victim of a crime. You may see news coverage of such events in other states. Even if a tragic crime occurs near your Georgia home, it may still be too terrible to conceive that you may be involved in a...
Easy safety measures to keep parking lots safe
Employers in Georgia or anywhere else may be liable for injuries that occur to employees in parking lots. Therefore, it is important that they take steps to ensure that workers are as safe as possible while on a lot or in a parking garage. One way to accomplish this...