Tough Economic Times Could Make City Sidewalks More Dangerous
Terça-feira, Abril 14th, 2009 | Law | Nenhum Comentário
Budget cuts combined with changing liability laws could make life for pedestrians more dangerous, according to Press Release Newswire. Fall down accidents often result in very serious, debilitating injuries and end up costing accident victims far more in terms of pain and suffering than the amount of money awarded to them by the courts. Noted Atlanta accident lawyers point out that severely sprained ankles, broken bones, torn ligaments, concussions, brain and other internal injuries, chronic pain and suffering, hospitalization, loss of work, even loss of life are just some of the serious consequences of slip, trip and fall accidents, a chronic and often trivialized problem that could get even worse if the Department of Transportation is forced to make cuts in the number of workers and repair crews assigned to fix defects in city sidewalks.
The most frequent types of slip, trip and fall accidents include broken wrists, and foot and ankle injuries known as Avulsion fractures, a medical term used to describe a debilitating injury where pieces of bone are ripped free by stronger ligaments that become stretched. The elderly are particularly vulnerable to hip fractures, and often die as a result of their injuries.
Moreover, the law imposes a duty on landowners to maintain their property in a reasonably safe condition. It is always advisable to hire an Atlanta attorney who specializes in personal injury to notify the landowner promptly after the accident occurs to make sure that the landowner has put it’s insurance company on notice. Otherwise, the insurance company may deny coverage.
After tending to their injuries, our sources recommend that victims of a slip, trip and fall accidents hire an Atlanta lawyer to determine: who is responsible for the maintenance of the location of the accident; whether there are any filing deadlines; who owns the property; if pictures have been taken of the defect and, if not, have some taken; if the owner has insurance and who the carrier is; to place the carrier on notice of the accident to ensure insurance coverage; and, to determine any filing deadlines and prepare appropriate documents.
The article reminds us that the simple fact is slip, trip, and fall accidents are often challenging cases that require an experienced, skilled Atlanta injury lawyer to obtain modest compensation for injured individuals.
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Night-Driving Safety Tips
Sábado, Fevereiro 14th, 2009 | Law | Nenhum Comentário
Atlanta Injury Attorneys Gregory Stokes and Neil Kopitsky deal with many car accident cases from day to day. Recently they got their client a $464,000 settlement for a night-driving accident which occurred between a car and a sleepy truck driver who crossed into the other driver’s lane late at night.
The truth is, no matter how careful you drive, you cannot control other drivers’ behavior on the road. Atlanta accident lawyers Stokes & Kopitsky’s recent client suffered serious bone fractures resulting from the crash, and then sued the truck driver and the trucking company. They settled for $464,000 after Stokes & Kopitsky offered proof that their client did everything he could to avoid the crash.
Another serious Atlanta car accident can be avoided, by taking extra precautions during night-time driving, when visibility is lower, and lack of sleep can cause major problems. Even though there are much fewer cars on the road at night, half of all accidents occur when it’s dark. Here are some Night-Driving Safety Tips from your friendly neighborhood Atlanta Injury Lawyers, Stokes & Kopitsky:
- Keep your windshield, headlights, and taillights clean so you can see and be seen.
- Make sure your wipers work well.
- To be more visible to others, turn on your headlights at dawn and dusk.
- Go slower, especially under adverse weather and poor-visibility conditions. You can see only as far as your headlight beams in the dark.
- Dim high-beam headlights as you approach oncoming cars.
- If your car has extra driving lights, use them sparingly.
- Get an eye checkup annually, and wear anti-reflection eyewear if glare interferes with your vision.
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Sábado, Fevereiro 14th, 2009 | Sem categoria | 1 Comentário
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