Robert N. Katz, Esq.
Recent headlines across the country have revealed that a significant percentage of COVID-19 deaths in the United States have involved residents of nursing homes.  One of the key reasons for this unfortunate result is understaffing at these facilities. For decades, elder care advocates have tried to spotlight the problems involving understaffing in the nation’s nursing […]
The weather is getting warmer and the roadways have been emptier than they normally are. This combination can make for a motorcyclist’s dream. The National Safety Council has deemed the month of May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.  This is the time to bring awareness to both motorcyclists and drivers alike to the special safety […]
The number of vehicles on our roads has plunged during the pandemic, but the risk from reckless and speeding drivers is ever present. According to the Governors’ Highway Safety Association, there has been an increase in reckless driving across the country since the onset of the COVID-19 outbreak. The Governors’ Highway Safety Association recently released […]
During the difficult recent times, there are limited options for people to engage in outdoor or recreational activity. For those who own a boat, being out on the lake may be one of the few options left. Boating at anytime of the day or year must be approached with skill and care. However, boating at […]
If you are injured in an accident, oftentimes the last thing that may be on your mind is starting a lawsuit. However, your injuries may be severely impacting your ability to work, to interact with your family and to live your daily life. And, more often than not, if your injuries were the result of […]
Being in a car accident is enough to ruin anyone’s day. But when you are a victim of a hit and run accident, it can double a person’s frustrations. If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, Georgia law requires a driver to stop after an accident and provide identifying information to the other […]
The number of bicycle accidents across the country rose by 9 percent between 2008 and 2017, a grim reminder of the growing number of bicyclists on our roads and the risks they face every day. In order to tackle the growing threat to bicyclist safety, the Governors’ Highway Safety Association has joined hands with Uber […]
The state of Georgia is moving closer to requiring ALL persons in a car to wear seatbelts while the car is in motion, including back seat passengers. Currently, Georgia does not require back seat passengers to buckle up while riding in a motor vehicle. Thirty other states have laws that require back seat passengers to […]
In a recent case in New Jersey, a pedestrian was struck by a city bus in an intersection. The bus’ impact caused catastrophic injuries to the pedestrian including permanent brain injury, as well as multiple fractures and broken bones. What is as, if not more, troubling about this accident is that the driver of the […]
Cities throughout the U.S., and over the globe, are increasingly encouraging alternative forms of transportation to ease traffic and improve air quality. In response, bicycling as a means of transportation has gained popularity in many urban areas.  And with the increase of cyclists on the road, city planners and governments have been working to improve […]