Atlanta Injury Law Blog
Safety concerns rise over Georgia poultry operation
A joint investigation by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and ProPublica uncovers concerns over a poultry processing operation in northeast Georgia. Fieldale Farms employs 1,900 workers in Gainesville, which is called the Poultry Capital of the World. However, the...
Does a failed drug test mean I lose workers’ compensation?
Sustaining an injury while on the job can complicate your employment situation, especially if your employer requests that you do a drug test after the accident. If you fail the test, the workers’ compensation system does not automatically exempt you from benefits. It...
OSHA guidelines on pinch points
Pinch points are a danger that many workers in Georgia, especially those in the agricultural, construction and maritime industries, are no doubt familiar with. These refer to the area between two moving parts of machinery, between a moving part and a stationary part...
Five hazards for construction workers in the summer
There are five safety hazards that Georgia construction workers and supervisors need to address each time summer rolls around. They are fatigue, heat-related illness (like heat rash and heat stroke), dehydration, prolonged sun exposure and the danger posed by cars in...
July 4 sees more DUI fatalities than any other U.S. holiday
Drunk driving crashes are occurring all the time in Georgia, many of them fatal. The average summer day sees about 26 people in the U.S. die in DUI crashes. This number spikes about 60% on the Fourth of July. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says...
Establishing a duty of care in slip-and-fall lawsuits
When personal injury lawsuits are filed over slip-and-fall accidents in Georgia and around the country, duty of care arguments are usually made by both the plaintiffs and the defendants. Plaintiffs may claim that premises owners did not meet their duty of care because...
Errors to avoid in a car accident claim
Even car accidents that seem simple may have complications that make the claims process much harder. Any accident involving injuries, such as the recent collision that took place on Highway 17, can still result in complicated insurance processes. After suffering...
The summer driving season is particularly dangerous for teens
Emergency rooms in Georgia and around the country were fully staffed over Memorial Day weekend in preparation for what is traditionally one of the busiest times of the year. The start of the summer driving season is marked by a surge in motor vehicle accidents, and...
Experts worry about new car safety feature risks
Car buyers in Georgia and around the country have a vast range of new vehicles to choose from, and many of them come equipped with sophisticated safety technology that warns drivers of impending dangers or even takes control in emergencies to avoid a crash. While road...
Study finds opioid use doubles fatal accident risks
According to figures from the Georgia-based Centers for Disease Control, doctors in the United States write more than 200 million opioid prescriptions every year, which equates to more than 66 prescriptions for every 100 Americans. This worries lawmakers and police...
