Kennesaw State University is a pillar of the Cobb County community, allowing many local young people to achieve high goals. However, some students feel concerned about local traffic incidents – with one intersection in particular causing a considerable number of incidents. If we cannot protect our students, we cannot protect…
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What is Georgia’s “One-Bite” Rule?
If you are approaching a dog bite lawsuit in Georgia, you might have heard something about the state’s “one-bite” rule. Not all US states have this rule, and it may prove problematic as you assess your legal options. That said, it’s important not to give up hope until you accurately…
Georgia Woman Killed By Two Dogs, Owner Arrested
Yet another dog attack in Georgia has claimed the life of an innocent woman. The victim had barely reached adulthood, and she was just 21 years old when she was viciously mauled to death by two aggressive dogs. The local community is reeling from this tragedy, and the owner of…
Cities Try to Avoid Liability for Poor Road Conditions in Georgia
While it is technically possible to sue a city municipality for poor road conditions, this is usually much more challenging than suing a negligent driver for a crash in Georgia. The connection between a pothole and a crash can be difficult to establish, and there is always the concept of…
Commercial Trucks Pose Serious Hazards to Wheelchair-Bound Individuals in Georgia
A wheelchair-bound individual may be more vulnerable to accidents than other pedestrians. These disabled people may struggle to avoid collisions in the same way as a healthy individual who can dodge incoming vehicles with relative ease. Commercial trucks may pose particularly serious hazards to wheelchair-bound people, and this was made…
How to Address Mental Health Challenges After a Disfiguring Dog Bite in Georgia
Disfigurement is one of the most challenging issues for many dog bite victims in Georgia. If you were disfigured by a dog attack, you might be struggling with depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, self-esteem issues, feelings of low self-worth, and much more. You might wonder how you are ever going to…
Georgia Woman Narrowly Escapes Death After Dog Attack
In November of 2024, a Georgia woman narrowly escaped death after being attacked by a dog. While this particular victim survived, many do not. If her husband had not been with her, she probably would have become yet another worrying statistic in Georgia. These attacks not only illustrate the rising…
Suing Third Parties for Contributing to Dog Bite Injuries
One of the most challenging aspects of a dog bite injury in Marietta is the cost of treatment. Often, these dog bites are disfiguring – and they may require reconstructive surgery. This type of treatment doesn’t come cheap – and victims may be totally unprepared for the costs. The obvious…
Can You Sue Police for Dog Bites in Georgia?
While many dog bite lawsuits involve privately owned pets, others involve police “K9 units.” Dogs are used throughout many law enforcement agencies in Georgia, and these animals are trained to perform various roles. But even the most well-trained animal is still an animal, and they are capable of causing serious,…
Highway Patrol Expresses “Disbelief” After Numerous Labor Day Fatalities
Traffic authorities across the United States know that Labor Day weekend is an especially dangerous time. Along with Memorial Day and the Fourth of July, Labor Day is a day of abnormally high traffic fatalities. On a national scale, almost 500 people die on this day each year – and…