Personal Injury

Georgia Ranks as One of Most Unsafe States for Pedestrians

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | January 17, 2019

A new pedestrian safety report lists Georgia as one of the most dangerous states in the country for pedestrians. Georgia was ranked at No. 6 on the list of states that are most dangerous for pedestrians.  The August Richmond Country metropolitan area was ranked as the 20th most dangerous area in the country for pedestrians.  […]

Swimming Lessons Could Reduce Accident Risk of Autistic Children

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | September 12, 2018

Children with autism should begin swimming lessons before they begin any other kind of therapies to improve their quality of life.   This is according to safety experts who have recently stated that autistic children have a risk of meeting with a fatal pool accident that is approximately 150 times higher than for children who do […]

How to Maximize Recovery for Wrongful Death Damages

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | August 23, 2018

Georgia has unique wrongful death laws that govern the recovery of damages after a person is killed due to the negligence of another. Under Georgia laws, a single claim will is usually not sufficient to recover the various types of damages that family members may be entitled to after the death of a loved one […]

Road, Auto Design Improvements Key in Minimizing Pedestrian Fatalities

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | June 1, 2018

Pedestrian fatalities in Georgia and across the country continue to remain stubbornly high. Recent research, however, indicates that improvements in auto and road design may play a significant role in helping minimize these deaths every year. In 2009, there were a total of 4,092 pedestrian accident fatalities across the country. That was a record drop […]

Boating Safety 101: Always Wear Life Jacket

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | April 9, 2018

Boating season will soon be ramping up all around Georgia and in its surrounding lakes.  To make sure your safe while enjoying one of the most popular activities in the area, you should know that your personal flotation device, more commonly known as your, is possibly the most important piece of safety equipment that you […]

Third Party Claims Can Maximize Workers’ Compensation Recovery

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | February 28, 2018

The metro-Atlanta area has experienced consistent growth for the past several years and only continues to do so.  With it brings construction and construction jobs, both residential and commercial, all throughout the state.  If a construction worker is injured on the job, he most likely knows that he can file a workers’ compensation claim with […]