When people fall and get injured, they may not follow up seriously, leaving them and their loved ones footing the medical bills and other expenses related to the injury. However, slip-and-fall accident victims may be able to seek compensation if they can demonstrate...
When the police want to get information off of someone’s smartphone during an investigation, they can start by requesting access from the individual. If they can’t get consent, then they may decide to get a search warrant. These types of investigations can get fairly...
Dog bites are a frightening experience. The sharp pain, the shock, and the sight of blood can leave you shaken and unsure of how to proceed. After your flurry of emotion settles, you might think filing an injury claim for a dog bite isn't worth the trouble. But...
Sharing the road with trucks can be overwhelming for any driver due to their size and weight. But you can safely drive around a truck provided you observe safety measures, such as staying out of its blind spots. Trucks have larger blind spots, which are found:...
Intersections are innately dangerous places. Vehicles traveling in different directions cross paths at intersections. Drivers also encounter pedestrians at intersections, making them a location where a variety of different crashes could occur with little warning. The...
In Georgia, the issue of liability when a child is bitten by a dog is governed by a combination of statutes and case law, making the state's approach somewhat nuanced. Georgia employs a "modified" one-bite rule, coupled with elements of negligence law, which makes the...
Over the years, American vehicles have gotten much taller and larger. There are two general reasons for this. One is that automakers are designing vehicles with aggressively tall hood heights and blunt profiles, or a flat nose on the front of the car. The second...
You were stunned when you found out that your stepchild accused you of abuse (sexual or otherwise) – and even more stunned when the authorities pressed charges. When your life has been turned upside down by a lie, learning more about why children sometimes fabricate...
If you are involved in a car accident or know someone who has, you know how scary it can be. Depending on the specific circumstances of the accident, it can be mild or traumatizing, leaving you with scars that are difficult to erase. Amid chaos, it might be difficult...
Airbags save lives. They’re specifically engineered to deploy rapidly upon impact in a wreck, acting as a cushion between a vehicle’s occupants and the steering wheel, dashboard and other hard surfaces. However, even though their rapid deployment in a crash is...