March 18, 2018
5 Motorcycle Safety Tips
It is fun and can be more cost effective to ride a motorcycle for your commute. However, it can be more dangerous than driving a car if you do not apply all safety measures. The National Highway Traffic Administration reports that a motorcyclist is 27 times more likely to die in an accident than someone in another vehicle. Usually, the failure of a rider to operate the motorcycle safely and follow the rules of the road are considered the cause of many of these deaths. Take a look at the following five safety tips to help keep you safe on the bike…..
March 17, 2018
Construction Accident
As a wrongful death attorney Dekalb County GA can attest, construction workers face some of the most perilous employment conditions in the country on a daily basis. Because the accidents are not restricted to the workers, additional care is taken on sites to ensure that the public is aware that construction is going on; ……
February 22, 2018
Estate Planning and Intellectual Property
No one likes to think of their own demise, which may be one of the reasons many people put off creating estate documents until very late in life. Usually when they finally get around to planning their estate, they tend to focus on physical assets — investments, real estate, jewelry, family heirlooms, money, etc. But what about intangible assets? Perhaps you have authored articles, possess trade secrets, created a brand for your business…….
February 21, 2018
Breach of Contract
As a personal injury attorney Dekalb County GA can attest, if you have ever been involved with a company or individual contractually, there has been a possibility that someone has attempted to or actually broken their word. While it is an unfortunate situation when two parties end up in court for breach of contract, ……
February 21, 2018
Medical Malpractice FAQ
My doctor did not inform me about the risks of my surgery/procedure, can I file a lawsuit?
As a medical malpractice lawyer, I receive frequent emails and calls about informed consent and whether or not a patient can sue a doctor after a procedure that they were not properly warned about. Before explaining the general answer to this question, it should be noted that every case is inherently different. For this reason if you believe medical malpractice occurred, your were misinformed, or did not give your consent to a procedure or treatment, please call an attorney……..
February 21, 2018
Can Good PR Help a Hospital’s Reputation Recover from a Medical Malpractice Suit?
When a person or company finds themselves cast in a negative light, the repercussions can carry on for a long period of time. The result could have a negative impact on the reputation of the business and how their community and potential consumers view them.
A hospital can be particularly vulnerable to wrongful death and medical malpractice lawsuits because of the nature of the work that they do. …….
January 23, 2018
Intellectual property division in divorce
Assets are subject to division between spouses in a divorce, as a skilled divorce attorney Collin County TX relies on can attest. Generally, people may seek to classify certain property as separate from the marriage which is not subject to division. What remains in the marital estate is divided based on the family code and common practice where you live. While it is simple to divide cash accounts and investments, tangible property such as car or boat cannot be divided and is allocated to one of the spouses….
December 26, 2017
Reasons for Losing a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Losing a personal injury suit is not something that anyone wants to experience. In order to assure that your claim is successful, there are a number of things that should be in place to determine if the lawsuit is appropriate and whether you have everything that will be required to win your case. Following a personal injury, it may make sense to contact an attorney to go over the specifics of your case. With their guidance, they will be able to help determine if a lawsuit would be the best next step for you. The following are common reasons why you may have lost your personal injury lawsuit………..
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December 21, 2017
Why Do Insurance Companies Avoid Payouts for Auto Accident Victims?
Having an insurance policy is supposed to protect you in case you get into an accident. It is supposed to help you financially in the short term by paying you money for damages you have suffered and, in turn, compensate anyone that you may have harmed in an accident. ………..
December 18, 2017
Who is Liable For a Trespasser Who Was Hurt On My Property?
Unfortunately, there is no concrete answer to this question and it must be answered on a case by case basis. In order to figure out whether or not you are responsible for a trespasser’s injury that occurred on your property, you need to understand what a trespasser is, the two different kinds of trespassers, and the duties of you as a property owner to a trespasser and vice versa. Per the definition, a trespasser is anyone who sets foot on another individual’s property without first obtaining the owner of the property’s permission. The two different types of trespassers are discovered and undiscovered trespassers, and we will describe these in further detail below……….