The John Hopkins University estimates that around 250,000 people die each year due to medical practitioners’ or facilities' mistakes. It means medical errors are responsible for more Americans' deaths than any other single cause except heart disease and cancer. For...
Augusta Georgia Real Estate And Personal Injury Law Blog
Realtors, remember to protect yourself from litigation
Americans have a reputation for being litigious. People are often readily prepared to take legal measures when they believe someone has done them wrong. All Americans have the right to rely on the legal system for the acquisition of justice. However, the individuals...
What is a breach of contract?
Contracts are legal agreements that companies often use to protect their interests. Contracts may be used with landlords, suppliers, distributors, independent contractors and employees, among others. They're designed to spell out everyone's obligations -- and what...
You deserve support after a serious brain injury
If you’re involved in a car crash, one of the things that could potentially happen is that you could suffer from impalement. If an object penetrates your skull, you may suffer a brain injury with long-lasting complications and implications for your future. Also known...
Surviving sepsis may not be the end of your problems
Getting sepsis while in a hospital can have serious consequences. If it develops into severe sepsis, you have about a one in three chance of dying. If you survive, there is a high chance you will suffer long-term consequences. What is sepsis? When you get an...
Traumatic amputations in car crashes
Car wrecks cause a lot of injuries. While some of these are minor, others are particularly serious, including traumatic amputations. A traumatic amputation occurs when a part of the body is severed from the rest of the body in an accident. These amputations can be...
When an electrical shock happens, get the victim help — fast
When you work with electricity, you know that safety is a must -- but even people who follow the proper safety precautions are at risk of suffering from an electrical shock, which can cause a serious burn and other injuries What should you do if someone near you...
Can someone fire a real estate agent right before a sale?
Real estate agents are hired on the behalf of potential home buyers, who then trust the agents to find homes that fit their criteria and set up showings. When the home changes hands, the agent makes money based on a percentage of the sale price. Typically, both sides...
How contingencies and disclosures work when buying a home
When you buy a Georgia home, you want to make sure you know as much about the property as possible. Once the sale becomes final, you have limited options in the event that you find something wrong with the place. You may, too, want to make an offer on a particular...
Just how safe is your child’s school bus?
As someone who is concerned about the safety of being on the roads, one thing that you may find interesting is how safe school buses are. Most people who have been on a school bus know that they do not typically have seat belts and rarely have individual seats....
