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Millions of Americans with sleep apnea rely on CPAP breathing machines to help them get a good night’s sleep. In fact, it’s been estimated that at least 25 million Americans suffer from this condition, which causes people to stop breathing intermittently while they’re...
Georgia legislators are considering a bill that one state representative hopes will save other families the pain she suffered when her husband died eight years ago. State Rep. Sharon Cooper of Marietta said her husband had some adverse medical events prior to his...
The purpose of an airbag is to protect you and your passengers in an automobile accident. While their deployment may cause superficial burns or bruises, they work with your seatbelt to provide a buffer between you and the steering wheel, dashboard and windshield....
People bring their own screens into vehicles in the form of tablets and mobile phones. Most drivers recognize that screens are a risky distraction. However, many late-model vehicles now have built-in infotainment systems. These vehicles might have DVD players that...
Defective products come in all shapes and sizes, and any product with production or design issues can be dangerous to the public. Companies recall food over reports of food poisoning, medications over contamination and even toys because they turn out to be dangerous....
As regular readers of our Cornelia, Georgia, Personal Injury Law Blog undoubtedly know, there’s a long and bumpy history between the U.S. trucking industry and safety advocates. A new highway bill before Congress has the industry and advocates in familiar positions on...
As a safe, responsible driver, you probably take every precaution when sharing the road with other motorists. Unfortunately, your actions can not always protect you from accidents when other drivers behave negligently. Along with behaviors like speeding, failing to...
When someone else’s negligence causes you injury, you expect compensation for your medical costs and lost income, but simple errors could impact the outcome of a personal injury case. To ensure that you receive everything you deserve, avoid making these common...
A wrongful death caused by a physician's negligence may require legal action to help a surviving family move forward. If an individual dies from an unintended cut or puncture occurring during surgery, holding a doctor and hospital liable may help bring a family a...
In almost every legal situation, the state sets a time limit on how long you have to take that issue to court. This is known as the statute of limitations. FindLaw explains in a product liability case, the general statute of limitations is two years, but there are...
