The table saw without a riving knife that kicked back and severed fingers. The circular saw guard that didn’t spring back. The chainsaw that broke apart during operation. Power tools…
You hand over your prescription trusting that what comes back in the bottle matches what your doctor ordered. Usually it does. But pharmacy errors occur with alarming frequency, dispensing wrong…
The table saw accident that took a carpenter’s fingers. The motorcycle crash that required leg amputation. The industrial machinery incident that crushed a worker’s arm beyond saving. Amputation permanently alters…
Who is at fault when no motor vehicles are involved? When a cyclist and pedestrian collide on a multi-use trail, greenway, or sidewalk, the liability analysis differs from typical traffic…
A parked car. A door swings open. A cyclist has a fraction of a second to react. Sometimes that fraction is not enough. Dooring accidents happen when someone in a…
When a tenant’s dog attacks someone, the victim’s first thought is usually to pursue the dog’s owner. But tenants often lack insurance or assets to pay a judgment. This raises…
It starts with a musty smell or dark spots in the corner. Within weeks, you’re coughing constantly. Your eyes itch. Your head pounds. The doctor says your symptoms are consistent…
The high-speed collision that caused brain injury, spinal damage, and multiple fractures. The industrial explosion that burned, crushed, and threw a worker across the facility. The fall that resulted in…
You’re reaching for an item on a store shelf when something from above crashes down on your head. Maybe it was product stacked too high. Maybe it was poorly secured…
The e-cigarette that exploded in a pocket, causing severe thigh burns. The vape device that detonated during use, blowing out teeth and shattering a jaw. The charger that caught fire,…
The moments surrounding birth carry enormous risks. Oxygen deprivation lasting just minutes can cause permanent brain damage. Improper delivery techniques can tear nerves that will never fully heal. When medical…
The toddler who drowned in an unfenced pool. The child struck by a speeding car while crossing the street. The teenager who died from a defective product. No loss devastates…
The line between a worksite and a public road blurs when construction vehicles operate. A dump truck hauling material to a construction site travels public highways. A concrete mixer leaving…
A car runs a red light. Another car enters on green. They meet in the middle. Sounds straightforward. One driver violated a traffic signal, one didn’t. Case closed. Except the…
Georgia law is unambiguous. Drivers must stop and remain stopped for pedestrians in crosswalks. Not slow down. Not squeeze past. Stop completely and stay stopped until the pedestrian has crossed….
It was raining hard. The roads were slick. Visibility was poor. Then there was an accident. Was it the weather’s fault? Or was it the driver’s? In Georgia, weather doesn’t…
The electrician injured by a defective panel at a client’s property. The delivery driver struck by a forklift in a warehouse. The consultant hurt when a conference room ceiling collapsed….
Georgia requires all motorcycle riders to wear helmets. No exceptions for age. No exceptions for experience. Every rider, every time. What seems like a straightforward safety rule has significant implications…
The roller coaster that malfunctioned, ejecting a passenger. The water slide that caused spinal injury when improperly designed curves created dangerous forces. The carnival ride that collapsed due to inadequate…
You decided to move yourself. Cheaper than hiring professional movers. You rented a truck, loaded your belongings, and headed to your new home. Then there was an accident. Rental moving…