If you have a loved one living in a nursing home, chances are they will be well taken care of. Unfortunately, however, some facilities experience outbreaks in infectious diseases. And while a nursing home cannot guarantee that one won’t occur, many outbreaks are preventable. Nursing homes are required to take reasonable precautions for their patients’ safety and health. That includes
Witnesses play a vital role in helping victims . However, not everyone understands exactly how important these individuals can be. A witness can make or break your Georgia accident case in ways that you might not appreciate until you have an accident. Working with an automobile accident attorney in Mableton, Georgia, you can use witness testimony to improve your chances of
Moped injuries can be serious, given the lack of protection that automobiles provide. Many accidents involving these vehicles are the result of another driver’s negligence. If you or a loved one were hurt while driving a moped, you likely have significant expenses to deal with. Hiring an experienced Georgia automobile accident attorney is the best way to demand the compensation you need.
On Tuesday, October 14, pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson won the reversal of a $72 million verdict in favor of the family of an Alabama woman who died from ovarian cancer. The victim’s family was originally awarded $72 million in a February 2016 St. Louis trial after correlating the victim’s death with her long-term use of Johnson & Johnson’s talcum
A CLOSER LOOK INTO WHAT MAKES I-285 SO PROBLEMATIC FOR GEORGIA DRIVERS While Atlanta is known for several appealing qualities including its breathtaking views, impressive selection of restaurants, bustling city life and overall southern hospitality, there is one large obstacle that locals and visitors alike can agree on as a source of constant anxiety and affliction: I-285. Local commuters know
When people say they feel like they got hit by a truck, what do they mean? Sometimes they mean that they physically feel very tired and sore, and sometimes they mean that they are reeling emotionally from a shock and do not know where to begin to take action. Almost no one who uses truck accidents as a metaphor has ever been
Cobb County Police have high hopes for new technology that will be able to catch distracted drivers. As mentioned in a report released by Channel 2 Action News, a device known as the “textalyzer,” can assist in determining whether or not drivers involved in an accident were distracted prior to the collision. The textalyzer can also analyze if a driver was
After a car accident, no matter how minor, no one is thinking straight. It is easy for details to slip your mind, even though these details might become very important if you end up needing to file a car accident lawsuit related to the accident. Some of the most important evidence you might need in a lawsuit is on your own body.
Essure is a permanent birth control device created by Bayer. The device consists of a flexible coil that is inserted into the fallopian tubes to prevent pregnancy. In the following months after the coil is implanted, scar tissue grows around the inserts and blocks the fallopian tubes, creating an effective method of contraception. According to the device’s website, it is
Essure, a permanent contraceptive manufactured by Bayer, has been banned from Brazil and discontinued in 2 European countries. Over the past decade, Bayer’s Essure has faced numerous lawsuits citing ineffectiveness and dangerous reactions. Since receiving FDA approval in 2002, Essure has received more than 30,000 reports of adverse effects, leading the FDA to issue a black box warning, its strongest