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21Jul 2021 by Pat Geddie

Walton County Product Liability Attorney

Product liability claims address the accidents and injuries caused by faulty consumer goods. When a product you purchase leaves or someone you love injured, the path forward is likely to be both complicated and difficult. An experienced Walton County product liability lawyer, however, can help. Dangerous Products Some products are, by their very nature, dangerous, including products like the following: Power tools Sharp knives Heavy-duty cleaning products Pesticides Products that are inherently dangerous require adequate warnings regarding that danger and careful instructions outlining how the products are intended to be used and how consumers can use them safely. Failure to provide these warnings and instructions can lead to product liability claims. Faultily Manufactured Products Some products are damaged in the manufacturing process and are rendered dangerous in this way. These…

21Jul 2021 by Pat Geddie

Walton County Premises Liability Attorney

Premise Liability

Premises liability is an important branch of the law that addresses the negligence-based injuries sustained by customers, clients, and guests of commercial properties – such as restaurants, stores, medical facilities, and other businesses. Premises liability claims deal with the injury-causing negligence of property owners and managers. If you’ve been injured as a result of a property owner or manager’s negligence, seek the professional legal counsel of an experienced Walton County premises liability lawyer today. The Elements of Your Claim The elements required to bring a successful premises liability claim include the following: The property owner or manager owed you a duty of care, such as a restaurant manager owes you if you are having a meal in his or her establishment. The property owner breached this duty of care by…

21Jul 2021 by Pat Geddie

Walton County Brain and Spinal Injury Attorney

Brain and Spinal Cord Injury

Brain and spinal injuries are some of the most serious injuries addressed by personal injury cases, and they are often life-altering. If you’ve suffered a brain or spinal injury as a result of someone else’s negligence, don’t proceed without an experienced Walton County brain and spinal injury lawyer on your side. Brain Injuries Injuries to the brain, including traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), can alter your personality and sense of self (as well as being potentially life-threatening). Our personalities are a function of our brains, and when they are damaged, victims can suffer tragic psychological effects that leave them feeling distanced from their former place in the world. Effects can include: Abrupt mood swings Increased anxiety and/or anxiety attacks Depression Sleeplessness Severe irritability Difficulty concentrating Paranoia A tendency to self-isolate One…

21Jul 2021 by Pat Geddie

Walton County Paralysis Attorney

Paralysis

Paralysis is a catastrophic injury that is very likely to upend your life as you know it. The path toward recovery is arduous, and the reality of your life will almost certainly be permanently altered. If someone else’s negligence leaves you paralyzed, obtaining the compensation to which you are entitled and that you need is critical, and an experienced Walton County paralysis attorney can help you with that. Your Damages Paralysis is such a serious injury that the associated damages are very difficult to overstate. Consider the following: Medical Expenses – The medical costs associated with an injury of this magnitude are exceptionally high. If you’ve been paralyzed, you’ll likely need ongoing medical care and may need in-home care to help you address the tasks of daily living. Further, paralysis…

21Jul 2021 by Pat Geddie

Walton County Burn Injury Attorney

Burn Injury

Being burned in an accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence is a terrifying, dangerous experience that can be very difficult to overcome – both physically and emotionally. Serious burn injuries are among the most painful injuries a victim can endure, and the healing process itself can be exceptionally dangerous. If you’ve suffered a serious burn as a result of someone else’s negligence, you need the professional legal guidance of an experienced Walton County burn injury lawyer on your side. Your Burn Injury Burn injuries are categorized by degree from first to fourth. Fourth-degree burns are life-threatening burns that can leave the underlying muscle, tendons, and even bone destroyed. The larger the burned area – even if the burn is of a lesser degree – the more dangerous it…

21Jul 2021 by Pat Geddie

Walton County Nursing Home Neglect/Abuse Attorney

Nursing Home Abuse

The thought of nursing home neglect and abuse is chilling, but the sad fact is that it does happen, and if it is happening to your loved one, it’s time to take action. If you suspect that your relative is the victim of nursing home neglect or abuse, the time to consult with an experienced Walton County nursing home neglect/abuse attorney is now. Nursing Home Neglect Nursing home neglect refers to treatment and care that doesn’t meet the mental or physical health requirements of the resident involved, but there is no intention to do harm involved – on the part of the nursing home or staff. Nursing home neglect, however, can be exceptionally dangerous because nursing home residents are some of the most vulnerable among us and because it can…

21Jul 2021 by Pat Geddie

Walton County Wrongful Death Attorney

Wrongful Death

When people or companies are negligent or act intentionally wrongfully, others can get seriously hurt. When someone suffers fatal injuries, and another party was to blame, the law gives rights to close surviving family members to hold the at-fault party accountable. Wrongful death laws are complicated, however, and families should always have the help of an experienced Walton County wrongful death lawyer. Wrongful Death Claims in Georgia Each state has its own laws regarding wrongful death, and in Georgia, wrongful death happens due to the negligence or intentional act of another person or party. Some wrongful death cases arise due to: Car and truck accidents Motorcycle accidents Boating accidents and drowning Falls Defective products Nursing home abuse or neglect Assaults If your loved one died and you believe someone else…

21Jul 2021 by Pat Geddie

Walton County Lyft Accident Attorney

Lyft Accident

Lyft has a lot to offer, but Lyft accidents are as dangerous as their associated claims are complicated. If a Lyft driver’s negligence leaves you injured, obtaining just compensation is paramount, and it is time to consult with an experienced Lyft accident attorney. Your Lyft Claim Your Lyft driver is an independent contractor and is not an actual employee of Lyft. This allows Lyft to evade considerable liability when Lyft accidents occur. Neither is your Lyft driver a professional driver – even though he or she works in a very similar capacity to professional taxi drivers. These facts can make Lyft accidents more likely and make the issue of insurance coverage in the event of Lyft accidents that much more complicated. Consider the following insurance basics as they relate to…

21Jul 2021 by Pat Geddie

Walton County Uber Accident Attorney

Uber Accident

The convenience of hopping in an Uber and leaving the driving, parking, and navigating to the Uber driver is difficult to deny. With all that convenience, however, comes the risk of dangerous Uber accidents. Uber drivers face immense safety responsibilities and factors that put additional stress on them behind the wheel – and that can contribute to Uber accidents. If an Uber driver’s negligence leaves you injured in an Uber accident, seek the legal guidance of an experienced Walton County Uber accident attorney today. The Uber Driver’s Task Uber drivers are tasked with considerable responsibilities that include: Interacting with the Uber app behind the wheel and following its GPS for picking up and delivering passengers, which can contribute to driver distraction Pulling in and out of traffic frequently and making…

21Jul 2021 by Pat Geddie

Walton County Taxi Accident Attorney

Taxi Cab Accident

There are few things that are more convenient than grabbing a cab and leaving the driving to a professional taxi driver. If you’re injured by someone else’s negligence in a taxi accident, however, you likely face a very difficult path forward toward recovery. Fortunately, an experienced Walton County taxi accident attorney can help. The Taxi Company The taxi company bears considerable responsibility when it comes to taxi accidents. Consider the following: The taxi company is responsible for maintaining its fleet of cabs in safe working order. The taxi company is responsible for hiring safe, experienced, and appropriately licensed taxi drivers. The taxi company is responsible for not overworking its drivers (past the point of exhaustion or beyond the hours-of-service restrictions) The Taxi company is responsible for hiring experienced mechanics for…

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