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- Property Owners May Be Responsible for Pool Injuries
According to the Centers for Disease Control , there are ten drowning deaths in America every day. In Georgia, clear guidelines establish pool property owner liability . If there is a pool on your ... - It's National Playground Safety Week
This week has been National Playground Safety Week, so as we head into the weekend, we think it's appropriate to share some information about playground safety. The National Program for Playground ... - Utility Trailers May Pose Hazard on Georgia Roads
I recently spoke with a client who had been injured when a utility trailer being towed by a large, luxury RV came loose on a highway and smashed into his vehicle. After a little research, I found an ...
- Shocking Kids Into Safe Driving
Scaring teens into safe driving habits is a tactic that was in vogue for decades all across America. Many adults remember gruesome films we were shown as teen drivers. But as public school budgets ... - Avoid Accidents with Defensive Driving
Spring is in the air, and that means pedestrians, joggers, bicyclists, motorcycles, skateboards and scooters are out in full force. If you are driving a car or truck, you have a distinct size ... - Utility Trailers May Pose Hazard on Georgia Roads
I recently spoke with a client who had been injured when a utility trailer being towed by a large, luxury RV came loose on a highway and smashed into his vehicle. After a little research, I found an ...
- Good News - Fewer Accidents Happen on This Day than Any Other
Today is a good day. That's because fewer accidents leading to injury happen on Feb. 29 than any other day -- as long as you look at a ten year window of time. Some of you reading are wondering ... - DUI Drivers Are A Threat To Everyone!
Two people were seriously injured early Thursday when a wrong-way driver collided head-on with a car on I-85. DeKalb police dispatchers received numerous calls starting around 2 a.m. of a car driving ... - Distracted Drivers Are a Menace on the Roads
Distracted drivers are causing more accidents today than ever before. That's the verdict of a recent study that looked at the causes of accidents among young drivers throughout the United States. ...
- Diminished Value Claims Can Add Up
When you are involved in an accident in the state of Georgia, and the accident is not your fault, you may be eligible for a diminished value claim . A diminished value claim takes into account what ... - Georgia Diminished Value Claims Often Unclaimed
If you've been the victim of a car accident in Georgia , and you and your passengers escaped physical injury, you are fortunate. We count our blessings every day, and walking away from an ... - Documenting Repairs for Diminished Value Claims
This post is the third in our series on Diminished Value Claims . As we've discussed in this blog, diminished value is the loss in value of your car after an auto accident. Diminished Value takes ...
- Personal Injury Attorneys Handle All Types of Claims
On Monday mornings I often reflect on my weekend. As a personal injury attorney in Atlanta , I'm sort of a like a doctor. You know how it is: everyone is always asking for a "spot ... - Top 40 under 40
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 40 is a professional organization comprised of ... - Happy New Year, Atlanta!
In my opinion, there's no better place to celebrate New Year's Eve than right here in Atlanta. Our town offers the best of everything, and New Year's Eve is certainly no exception. The ...
- It's National Playground Safety Week
This week has been National Playground Safety Week, so as we head into the weekend, we think it's appropriate to share some information about playground safety. The National Program for Playground ... - It's No Joke to Take a Fall
David Van Sant I remember watching Saturday Night Live re-runs with Chevy Chase. He was a master of the fall. The same can be said of Chris Farley. Those guys fell down for laughs, and it worked, but ...
- "Sharing Economy" Raises New Liability Questions
The New York Times is following a story that involves liability issues in a fatal car crash that was caused by a driver who was using a car from a "car sharing" service known as RelayRides. ... - Insurance Headaches? A Personal Injury Attorney Can Help.
Many accident victims come to our firm frustrated with their inability to work with an at-fault driver's insurance company. It often seems that the insurance industry is designed to "deny, ... - Insurance Adjusters and the HIPAA Release
When you've been in an accident, undoubtedly you will be worked up. Judgment calls will be made or lost in a blink of an eye. Your brain may be thinking accident , injury , and then finally settle on ...
- Property Owners May Be Responsible for Pool Injuries
According to the Centers for Disease Control , there are ten drowning deaths in America every day. In Georgia, clear guidelines establish pool property owner liability . If there is a pool on your ... - It's National Playground Safety Week
This week has been National Playground Safety Week, so as we head into the weekend, we think it's appropriate to share some information about playground safety. The National Program for Playground ... - "Sharing Economy" Raises New Liability Questions
The New York Times is following a story that involves liability issues in a fatal car crash that was caused by a driver who was using a car from a "car sharing" service known as RelayRides. ...
- More Former Football Players Join Lawsuit Against NFL
NBC News has reported that more former football players from the National Football League have joined a lawsuit against the NFL that is being filed on behalf of the NFL Players and the NFL Players ... - Harmful Effects of Pharmaceuticals
If you sit in front of your television for any time at all, you'll find yourself bombarded by ads for prescription medicines to treat all sorts of ailments. While many prescription drugs alleviate ...
- Motorcycle Safety & You
The recent rash of motorcycle fatalities in the Atlanta area should be of major concern to anyone who drives in Georgia. The main reason: statistics show that 80 percent of the accidents that kill ... - Motorcycle Accident Victims and Survivors Need Good Attorneys
It's always sad to hear of another Atlanta area motorcyclist who is injured or killed on our area highways and roads. Just last week, 35-year old Lonnie Cross was killed when he lost control of ... - Seek Legal Help Following a Motorcycle Accident
Too often motorcycle accidents occur at the hands of the other driver. No matter how skilled the motorcyclist, if struck by a car or truck, the results for the cyclist can be disastrous. Even minor ...
- Concerns Over Nursing Home Care are Serious Issues
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 ... - Spotting Abuse or Neglect in a Nursing Home
As human beings, we don't come with operations manuals. We learn as we go, and in some cases as we do. With aging grandparents and parents, we get our first exposure to end of life care. It's ... - Injury at a Nursing Home Can Signal a Larger Problem
Accidents can happen anywhere, and it is not uncommon for people to lose their footing and take a fall, especially if they are elderly. When accidents happen in a nursing home, the situation is a bit ...
- Caution Advised for Personal Injury Victims When Filing Bankruptcy
There are many situations that we deal with as personal injury attorneys in Georgia, and oftentimes the outcome of a situation is difficult to predict. However, in this economy, there are several ... - Utility Trailers May Pose Hazard on Georgia Roads
I recently spoke with a client who had been injured when a utility trailer being towed by a large, luxury RV came loose on a highway and smashed into his vehicle. After a little research, I found an ... - 2 Million for Injured Worker
A worker injured in 2005 while installing equipment in IKEA, the giant home goods retailer in Atlantic Station in Midtown, has won a $2 million verdict from a Fulton County State Court jury. William ...
- Property Owners May Be Responsible for Pool Injuries
According to the Centers for Disease Control , there are ten drowning deaths in America every day. In Georgia, clear guidelines establish pool property owner liability . If there is a pool on your ... - Avoid Accidents with Defensive Driving
Spring is in the air, and that means pedestrians, joggers, bicyclists, motorcycles, skateboards and scooters are out in full force. If you are driving a car or truck, you have a distinct size ... - Train Your Pet, Fence Your Pet
There's nothing cuter than new puppy, right? Well, partially right. New puppies are cute, but they grow up to be dogs, and without the proper training and environment, your cute little puppy could ...
- Petting a Puppy Good for Stress Reduction in Accident Victims
When it comes to puppies and kittens, we're softies like everyone else here at the Law Offices of David Van Sant. While it's not unusual for a case we're working on to deal with a ... - Avoid Accidents with Defensive Driving
Spring is in the air, and that means pedestrians, joggers, bicyclists, motorcycles, skateboards and scooters are out in full force. If you are driving a car or truck, you have a distinct size ... - Good News: Chocolate May Lower Stress!
Now here's something just about everyone can get excited about, particularly with Easter just around the corner: A new study, sponsored by none other than Nestle, suggests that eating chocolate, ...
- Good News: Chocolate May Lower Stress!
Now here's something just about everyone can get excited about, particularly with Easter just around the corner: A new study, sponsored by none other than Nestle, suggests that eating chocolate, ... - Personal Injuries Require an Attorney
If you're in an accident and you are injured due to no fault of your own, you need a personal injury attorney to make sure that the responsible party and/or his or her insurance pays for your ... - Accident Victims Need Attorneys
The collapse of the mega stage at the Indiana State Fair this summer brings to mind how accidents can happen when you least expect them. Certainly those concert goers had no thought that they needed ...
- Leading Causes of Tractor Trailer Accidents
Tractor trailers are a vital tool for the transportation of goods in our society. With so many trucks on the road, fellow drivers and pedestrians are going to get injured in tractor trailer accidents ... - In an Accident? Don't Let Yourself be Bulled
David Van Sant We recently dealt with a truck accident case in our office that involved an individual who had been rear-ended by a truck representing a major retail store. It's interesting to note ... |
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