Based on Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates, about 1,000 construction workers lose their lives each year due to a fatal construction accident. To put that number into perspective, almost three construction workers lose their lives each day...
PRECISION LITIGATION
Month: February 2020
Incorrect Amputation: A Medical Malpractice “Never Event”
Medical malpractice is harm caused to a patient due to a medical care professional’s mistake. Certain forms of medical malpractice are so egregious, unreasonable, and unforgivable, they are called “never events,” as in they should never happen under...
Spinal Cord Injury Treatments Can Build to Expensive Costs
Spinal cord injuries are currently irreversible in most cases. Any harm caused to the sensitive spinal nerve is usually permanent since the nerves regenerate at such a slow rate. However, there are still treatments available to alleviate spinal cord injury symptoms....
Examples of Adequate Security
Negligent security is a big concern for Atlanta residents. People are hurt every day because property owners fail to provide adequate security that could thwart a violent crime. That raises an interesting question. What are some examples of adequate security? Proving...
Evidence That Your Brain Injury Contributed to Your PTSD
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can manifest in many ways, sometimes in ways that are completely unpredictable. According to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) research, it might even be possible that a brain injury can trigger post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)...
Premises Liability and Negligent Security: What’s the Difference?
On the surface, premises liability and negligent security seem like the same thing. Both allow victims to sue property owners for crimes that took place on their premises. However, looking into the language of the law and the distinctions shows that premises liability...
Steps to Take as a Victim of Negligent Security
You were heading back to your car after a great evening downtown. The parking garage was quiet and empty. A figure appeared with a knife and demanded your wallet. You were about to comply, but the attacker lunged at you. You awoke in the hospital with stitches and...