Augusta, Georgia negligence attorney

May 11, 2012

Augusta, Georgia negligence attorney A defendant often defends against a negligence claim by introducing evidence that negates the plaintiff’s proof on one or more of the four negligence elements. Therfore, a seller attempts to establish any of the following facts:• he does not owe the consumer a duty of reasonable care: for example, the defendant [...]

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Augusta GA Evans Georgia Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Attorneys

May 10, 2012

Augusta GA Evans Georgia Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Attorneys Motorcyclists are 26 times as likely to suffer a wrongful death in an auto accident as passenger car occupants. In 2002, motorcyclists represented 8 percent of the total traffic fatalities, 9 percent of all occupant fatalities, and 2 percent of all occupants injured. However, motorcycles only made [...]

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Augusta, Georgia defective product attorney

May 9, 2012

Augusta, Georgia defective product attorney What is a ‘defective’ and ‘unreasonably dangerous’ product? Judges dealing with this question will usually consider:• the usefulness and desirability of the product;• the availability of other and safer products to meet the same need;• the likelihood of injury and its probable seriousness;• the obviousness of the danger;• if the [...]

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Augusta GA Evans Georgia Trucking Accident Lawyers Attorneys

May 8, 2012

Augusta GA Evans Georgia Medical Malpractice Lawyers Attorneys When individuals seek medical treatment from a physician or other medical professional, they place their trust in the professional’s ability to render proper medical care. When that trust is shattered by negligent or incompetent conduct, it generally has significant and long lasting consequences. Unfortunately, the judicial system [...]

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Augusta, Georgia strict liability attorney

May 7, 2012

Augusta, Georgia strict liability attorney The concept of strict liability in tort is relatively fresh to American common law. During the early 1960s US judges started adopting the view that, since sellers are in the best position to discern the risks associated with their products, such sellers must bear the costs of injuries caused by [...]

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Augusta GA Evans Georgia Wrongful Death Lawyers Attorneys

May 6, 2012

Augusta GA Evans Georgia Wrongful Death Lawyers Attorneys The loss of a loved one is the most difficult experiences any person goes through in their lifetime. When the loss is sudden and unexpected, the experience is made that much more difficult. Your thoughts are where they should be, with the person you have loss, and [...]

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Augusta GA Evans Georgia Trucking Accident Lawyers Attorneys

May 5, 2012

Augusta GA Evans Georgia Trucking Accident Lawyers Attorneys Drunk Driving AccidentsIn 2002, there were 17,419 alcohol related wrongful deaths, an average of one alcohol related death every 30 minutes. An estimated 258,000 persons were injured in auto or truck accidents in which the police reported that alcohol was present. This means that on average one [...]

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