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Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect: Legal Remedies for Victims
It’s horrific to think that the nursing home you trust to provide quality care for a loved one has failed in this duty. Unfortunately, misconduct is more common than you’d expect, ranging from neglect in managing the facility to acts of intentional abuse by employees. You’re probably aware that some of these acts may…
What is a “Nursing Home”?
As you page through the glossy brochures featuring elegant images at many of Georgia’s foremost assisting living centers, you can picture your spouse, a parent, and others living out their remaining days in luxury. Unfortunately, the marketing materials often believe what’s going on behind the scenes at many of these facilities. A September 29,…
Common Forms of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Though regulators, law enforcement, and government safety organizations may be aware of nursing home abuse and neglect in Georgia, this information may be hard to come by as a member of the general public. A September 30, 2019 article in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) revealed some extremely disturbing details about assisting living facilities in…
Cancers That Have Been Shown to Be Caused by Glyphosate Exposure
Since it first became commercially available in 1974 as the active ingredient in Monsanto’s RoundUp, glyphosate has proven to be an extremely effective weed killer. It’s been in wide use across the lawns of American homes, businesses, public spaces, and other locations, but glyphosate has come under scrutiny in recent years because of a…
Monsanto RoundUp Litigation and What It Means
Even if you don’t work in the practice of law, it’s likely that you’ve heard about legal issues related to Monsanto’s RoundUp weed killer product in the news. Atlanta’s Fox News Channel 5 recently reported on a ground-breaking lawsuit, in which two people recovered millions in monetary damages after they contracted cancer through use…
What is Product Liability in Georgia?
In sum, product liability is a responsibility imposed upon manufacturers and other companies involved with ensuring an item is safe for consumers. While you may not have personal experience with the topic, there’s a good chance you’ve at least heard about dangerous products in the news. These cases make headlines not only because of…
What is a Wrongful Death Claim?
Though heart disease, cancer, and other serious medical conditions get their share of media attention, many people are surprised to learn that accidents are one of the top causes of death in the US. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ranked unintentional injury at Number 3 for 2017, and these incidents…
What Types of Negligence Can Result in a Wrongful Death Case?
Losing a loved one is devastating in any context, but an accidental, unexpected death can be even more tragic in many ways. Unfortunately, these incidents are quite common according to statistics compiled by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In 2017, unintentional injuries claimed the lives of 169,936 individuals; this number…
How Damages are Calculated in a Wrongful Death Case in GA
Your life is turned upside down when a loved one dies in an accident, with long-lasting financial and emotional implications even beyond your initial grief. Though you may know that you can seek compensation under Georgia’s statute on wrongful death claims, the laws and formulas for calculating your damages can be complex. Without skilled…
Damages That Follow an Infant and/or Mother Birth Injury
There are certain costs of raising a child that you expect when you’re pregnant and your due date is fast approaching, such as diapers, food, and education. However, these financial considerations will be far from your mind if you’re informed that your baby has suffered a birth injury as a result of medical error….