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If you have relatives in a nursing home, you most likely have some concerns. After all, people in nursing homes are at the mercy of their caregivers, and you never really know the whole story unless you are there all the time.

But as an attorney who has worked with victims of nursing home abuse, let me tell you that, if you are hearing stories, you owe it to your loved one to investigate the situation.

Just as parents are encouraged to “listen to their children” and take accusations about issues seriously, you need to listen to your aged parents, aunts, uncles or grandparents. Even if they are prone to telling stories or want nothing more than to be “elsewhere,” any complaints about nursing home treatment need to be taken very seriously.

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Fender bender in busy Atlanta parking lot can lead to shared liability casesAs a personal injury attorney, it’s my responsibility to know the law and to represent my clients to the best of my ability. There are times when automobile accidents occur where the liability for the accident must be shared among the parties involved.

The simplest explanation of this sort of situation would be in a parking lot. If two people are backing up at exactly the same time and slam into each other in the middle of the parking lane, chances are the insurance adjusters will rule that there is shared liability in the case.

Shared Liability Car Accidents Explained

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When you’re involved in a car accident that involves a professional truck driver, there are numerous additional factors that need to be considered. While it is always wise to contact an attorney if you have a car accident, if you have a car accident with a truck, and with a professional truck driver driving that truck, it’s even more important to contact a competent truck accident lawyer.

David Van Sant – Georgia Truck Accident Lawyer

David Van Sant says that professional truck drivers are regulated both by federal laws and individual states. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration determines who is classified as a commercial driver and sets standards that must be followed.

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When an accident victim comes to our law firm, the facts of the case are not often cut and dried. It is not uncommon when we work with accident victims to find that there are more than two sides to a story and more than two ways to look at the accident. It is also important to speak with a lawyer quickly due to the statue of limitations.

Insurance companies employ adjusters who work on behalf of the insurance company to determine if their insured motorist was at fault. There are cases where the actual “fault” for the accident is in question.

Vehicle accident reconstruction is the process used to investigate and analyze the facts of an accident in order to determine the cause and series of events in a crash. This collision analysis helps determine the cause and contributing factors in a collision. Accident reconstruction will look at not only the role of the drivers, but also the operational condition of the vehicles, road condition, weather, and other extenuating circumstances.

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I’ve seen my share of problems caused by a “simple little dog bite,” and with that in mind, I think it’s important to educate people about what is and isn’t “normal dog” behavior.

If a dog bites, something is wrong. It doesn’t matter if that dog is “protecting its turf.” It isn’t “your fault” that a dog bit you because you dared to approach a neighbor’s door. It is not okay to be afraid to go to your own mailbox out of fear of the neighbor’s dog.

Vicious dogs are nothing to take lightly. If you are bitten by a dog, you need to contact an attorney right away. Don’t expect your neighbor to take responsibility. Dog owners often claim their dog was just “doing its job” and that the person who was bit was “trespassing.”

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When clients come to me because they have been injured in a truck accident, one of the first things we do in the investigation is look at the driver’s recent history, log books, and potential violations.

The economy has forced many hard working drivers to take on additional jobs, log incredibly long hours, and rely on energy drinks or artificial stimulants to keep them awake. This type of schedule will quickly lead to sleep deprivation, which is a top reason truck drivers fall asleep at the wheel.

Whether a driver was at his or her full capacity when an accident occurs has a lot to do with the outcome of the case. Car accidents and truck accidents do happen in Georgia for many reasons, from road conditions to faulty brakes to driver inattention.

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David Van Sant was recently named as one of the top 40 lawyers in the state of GA under 40.

The National Trial Lawyers Association Top 40 under 40is a professional organization comprised of America’s top young trial attorneys. Membership into The National Trial Lawyers Association Top 40 under 40 is by invitation only and is extended exclusively to those individuals who exemplify superior qualifications, trial results, and leadership as a young lawyer under the age of 40.

Selection is based on a thorough multi-phase process which includes peer nominations combined with third-party research. The result is a credible, comprehensive and impressive list of young attorneys chosen to represent their state.

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Holidays can be stressful times, especially if you are one of the thousands of people who were injured in an auto accident this holiday season.

From coast to coast, attorneys are receiving calls this morning from clients who were victims of the over-imbibed. New Year’s Eve once again took its toll on the highways and byways of America, with thousands of car and truck accidents reported nationwide, including many that resulted in fatalities and severe injuries..

For victims of car accidents in Georgia, there’s no time to wait. The first call you should make after you have received medical treatment is to an attorney who can help ensure that your rights are protected and your losses are covered.

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Over the holidays you’ll probably have several visitors to your home, and chances are you’ll probably be out and about a lot over the next couple of weeks. Be sure to watch your footing, because according to statistics, more falls occur in December and January than any other time of the year.

Now why would it be that more accidents occur in these winter months? Could it be the additional decorations and extension cords draped throughout the yard and house? Could it be the boxes overflowing with inventory in store aisles or wrapping left lying on the floor, covering up a tripping hazard? What about the toys spread everywhere on Christmas morning. Yes, these are all accidents just waiting to happen.

Be careful this holiday season. Watch your step, help your elders, and if you or someone you love is injured in a fall or accident,

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In Georgia, the Thanksgiving holiday weekend turned out to be deadlier this year than last, as 15 people were killed in vehicle crashes across the state. In 2010, 13 people perished in automobile or truck accidents on Georgia roadways.

While the numbers sound high, and the deaths are certainly tragic, there are hundreds of others who can be thankful they came out of their accidents safely. From Wednesday, Nov. 23 through Sunday, Nov. 27, there were 434 crashes reportedly handled by the Georgia State Patrol, resulting in 247 injuries. That doesn’t count wrecks that were not reported or that were handled by other authorities.

Everyone who drives or is a passenger in a vehicle needs to be exceedingly careful during holiday periods. With more traffic on the road, more drunk drivers on the road, and people hurrying to get where they think they need to be, accidents can happen.

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