Robert N. Katz, Esq.

Eating While Driving Significantly Increases Accident Risk

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | December 12, 2016

One of the most distracting activities behind the wheel does not involve any kind of electronic device. The simple act of eating or snacking while driving can significantly increase your risks of being involved in a motor vehicle collision. According to researchers, a person’s crash risk increases by as much as 70% when he’s driving […]

Comparative Fault Laws and Their Effect on Accident Claims

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | November 15, 2016

Georgia personal injury law allows victims of accidents to recover compensation for injuries caused by the negligence of other persons and companies.  If you have been involved in an accident, it is important to not only learn about our State’s laws, but also understand specific doctrines, like comparative negligence, that may affect your claim. Accident […]

Halloween Safety Tips

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | October 16, 2016

Halloween is almost here, and that means excited parents working on costumes for their even more excited children. However, it’s important to keep in mind that Halloween can be a dangerous time, especially for children. Child pedestrians walking around in the dark simply translates into a higher risk of accidents for young children. This Halloween, […]

Two Children Are Hurt Every Hour in Child Strollers

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | October 9, 2016

A new study finds that an average of two U.S. children every hour are injured when restrained in strollers or child carriers. Every parent uses strollers, child carriers and other forms of child restraints, trusting that these devices will carry their children safely and securely.  However, that often doesn’t happen. A new study reveals exactly […]

Preventing Accidents: How to Deal with Road Rage

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | September 20, 2016

Road rage is a major factor in American accidents, and as many as 80 percent of Americans admit that they have experienced an episode of road rage at least once over the past year. According to statistics released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, 4 in 5 Americans admitted to engaging in dangerous behaviors, […]

Who is Liable in an Accident Caused by a Medical Emergency at the Wheel?

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | June 16, 2016

Sometimes, car accidents are the result of a driver having a medical emergency at the wheel. For instance, a driver who suffers a heart attack, stroke, or seizure may lose control of his or her vehicle, leading to a serious accident. In cases like this, can another injured driver or passenger recover damages from the […]

Nursing Home Workers Posting Embarrassing, Explicit Pictures of Residents Online

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | January 25, 2016

The explosion of social media has unfortunately meant more ways for unprofessional staff members at nursing homes to abuse vulnerable residents. A shocking exposé by ProPublica documents evidence of instances in which nursing home staff uploaded embarrassing, humiliating or degrading images or videos of vulnerable elderly residents in their care. Many of these images were […]

How to Stay Alert for Terror Threats During the Holidays

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | December 15, 2015

Times have changed. While this may be the most wonderful time of the year, recent headlines have carried more misfortune and tragedy than any of us care to see. Terrorism is a real and present danger in the world today, and the threat persists even here in our homeland. History has taught us to associate […]

Group Motorcycle Riding Safety

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | June 8, 2015

Motorcycling is a lot more fun with friends. Group motorcycling can be an exhilarating experience. However, when you are riding with other motorcyclists, there may be missteps, including miscommunications that could increase the risk of an accident involving one or several members of your group. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation recommends these safety tips. Organize your […]

GDOT Shows Distracted Driving a Factor in Increase in Traffic Accident Fatalities

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | May 28, 2015

Motor vehicle accident fatalities continue to be a problem across the United States. This is true in Georgia, where the traffic accident fatality toll in the first half of 2015 looks set to exceed the number recorded the previous year. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) believes that distracted driving, accounts for much of that […]