Teenage drivers have a bad reputation. The idea that teenagers are inherently bad drivers is partially grounded in fact and bias. People often assume the worst of teenagers, even though many of them just want to do the right thing. That bias can lead to people having...
Does summer mean more car accidents?
You should never lose sight of the fact that a car accident can happen at any time of the day, regardless of the season. However, there are unique driving challenges associated with every month of the year. The summer season has the potential to cause more car...
How do people get paid for injuries?
Whether you were to receive money from a personal injury claim or a workers' compensation action, you could have options on how you access your funds. In Georgia, two of the most common options are called structured settlements and lump sum payments. Understanding how...
Nursing home sued over resident’s wrongful death
Georgia law defines wrongful death as being the death of a person caused the criminal, intentional, reckless or negligent actions of another. In this context, "another" may simply mean another person, or it could mean a business or entity. Oftentimes, the negligent...
Brain damage resulting from slip and falls
Georgian residents expect to be kept safe to a reasonable degree when out and about. Unfortunately, that isn't always the case. There are some instances where a poorly maintained location will have terrain that lends itself to slip-and-fall incidents. These incidents...
When a driver is extremely tired
Many people experience fatigue on a daily basis, whether they have to deal with stress around the household or in the office. Some people, however, may become extremely tired on certain occasions for a variety of reasons. Moreover, driving while in this state can be...
What is GMP?
When a manufacturer makes a product in Georgia, you have the right to expect it is safe. One way that manufacturers ensure they produce safe products is by following GMP. You may wonder what this acronym stands for even if you have seen it before. According to ISPE,...
Man claims his mother’s death was preventable
When people in Georiga lose a loved one, they often experience strong emotions as they grieve and learn to cope with an unexpected loss. However, this process becomes increasingly traumatic for people whose loved one passed away in conditions that were the result of...
Henry County freeway collision caused by wrong-way driver
Many in Rossville may believe that their driving skills will ensure their ability to avoid auto accidents. However, what people cannot account for on the road are the potential reckless and negligent actions of others. Those who choose to engage in dangerous behavior...
Young and old can suffer slip-and-fall accidents
You may think that only elderly people need concern themselves about slipping and falling. However, we at Harriss and Hartman Law Firm have been representing fall victims in Georgia since 1972. Therefore, we know that injury from a fall can occur regardless of age,...
