The five most common deck collapse injuries include broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, crush injuries, cuts, scrapes, punctures, and psychological trauma. When a deck collapses, injuries can be caused by falls from heights or by being crushed while sitting or standing under a collapsing deck. An Atlanta deck collapse accident lawyer in your area can …
Plain Talk Series: A Basic Explanation of Personal Watercraft (PWC) Insurance Policies
Download the PDF version Georgia does not require watercraft owners to purchase insurance. However, failure to do so could leave you paying out-of-pocket for medical treatment, vessel damages, and more if you are involved in an accident. An attorney can tell you more about your options in addition to this plain talk, basic explanation of …
How to Get Traffic Camera Video in Atlanta, GA
Obtaining traffic camera footage may be extremely difficult, if not impossible. Though the city maintains a network of live traffic cameras, it does not generally maintain a database of the footage. The lack of such a database may be a problem if you want footage of a specific accident. However, an attorney can explain how …
First-Party vs Third-Party Insurance Claims in Atlanta
A first-party insurance claim in Atlanta is when you file a claim with your own insurer, should you have purchased coverage. On the other hand, you would file a third-party claim when you want to seek compensation from the party responsible for your injury. Examples of liable third parties could be: An independent contractor A …
Georgia’s “Dead Red” Law is Dead
In 2015, the Georgia legislature passed the “Motorcycle Mobility Safety Act” bill, but Georgia’s then Governor Nathan Deal vetoed the Bill. This Bill, which is commonly referred to in other states as the “Dead Red Law,” permits bicyclists and motorcycle riders to carefully ride through a red traffic signal. In pertinent parts, the exact language …
The Importance of Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney after an Accident
When an injury occurs, the most important first step is to get medical care. However, if the injury was due to another person’s negligence, it’s important to contact a lawyer. Unfortunately, many individuals are unsure when, or if, they need legal assistance and sometimes even settle their claims before ever seeking advice. For those who …
Texting While Driving Causes Accidents
There are millions of excuses one can give to “justify” driving recklessly or dangerously. Unfortunately, those individuals don’t necessarily consider speeding, driving while texting or running a red light, to be either reckless or dangerous. These types of behavior have become “normal” for drivers to do because they either a) haven’t been caught (yet); or …
Injuries Caused by Electric Scooters
Open an app on your smartphone. Tap a button. Get a ride. A simple concept that was pioneered by Uber in 2009 has since created a worldwide phenomenon for anyone needing transportation. Fast-forward 10 years and the very same company has become the trailblazer for the bike and scooter industry. Jump is a dockless scooter …
Trampoline Park Injuries
Take a moment and look in your backyard. What do you see? Are you one of the 3 million Americans who own a trampoline? Do your children play at trampoline parks? Have your children attended a trampoline birthday party? Injured from Jumping on a Trampoline According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), there are …
Atlanta Car Accident Because of Black Ice
Every year it seems that Atlanta gets at least one white blanket of snow and many find themselves stuck at home because of icy road conditions. Even if we don’t see snow, winter rains can be just as threatening. Whether it be melting snow, or rain water on the ground, as the winter temperatures remain …
Georgia Car Accidents Caused by Older Drivers
Georgia’s Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GGOHS) is dedicated to offering safety programs for drivers all over the state. Whether you are just receiving your driver’s license or have been driving for 40 years, the GGOHS is committed to keeping Georgia roadways safe. A program that may not get as much attention as others is …
Georgia Car Accident Caused by an Uninsured Driver
Many Americans who own something of great value make the decision to protect that investment with insurance. Whether it is a home, car or jewelry, the need for insurance is important. Unfortunately, this isn’t necessarily a standard practice among every consumer. For car owners, the United States sees 1 in every 8 drivers deciding …
Pedestrians Hit by Cars in Georgia: The Statistics Aren’t Pretty
If we told you that a study was done by the Governors Highway Safety Association and Georgia was ranked the 5th most dangerous place for pedestrians, would you be surprised? Would you take a 2nd look before crossing the street? Would you put your cell phone away and stop texting in order to avoid a …
Qui Tam – Whistleblower Claims
In laymen’s terms Qui Tam means whistleblower, and is often viewed as David versus Goliath. The term refers to an individual who brings forth an action against a company or individual who has defrauded the government. This claim is allowed by the state and federal False Claims Act placing the power to bring these claims …
SUV Accidents Are Killing Pedestrians
The risks associated with driving will never cease to exist. Although, these driving dangers have continued to change as technology and safety features improve. While the automobile industry has made strides in both areas, there’s always room for continued improvement. One specific topic that has recently made headlines is the number of SUV drivers hitting …
Georgia Personal Injury Defined
At Kaine Law, we specialize in personal injury cases which can be complex and detailed. If you are injured due to someone else’s negligence, the last thing you want to worry about is the legal side. Our law firm is dedicated to minimizing our clients’ stress and maximizing their recovery. Unfortunately, many personal injury victims …
Georgia Dog Bite Law
Man’s best friend tends to be the cute, cuddly, slobbery and obedient. A wag of a tail can pull at the heartstrings and give in to another treat. However, many dog owners neglect to think their dog can be anything but cute and cuddly. Unfortunately, being oblivious to what a dog is capable of can …
Hard Facts About Car Accident Injuries
It should be no surprise that personal injury lawsuits make up a majority of civil litigation in the United States. On a daily basis, we are overwhelmed by some law firm advertising for personal injury cases and using tag lines about injured victims getting paid for their car accident injuries, workplace accidents, medical malpractice claims…the …
Injuries from ATV Accidents
The stunning backroads and rural dirt roads of Georgia are irresistible for so many to ride an all-terrain vehicle (ATV). For young people, an ATV can sometimes be their first set of wheels and deliver them the sense of freedom that every youth desires. However, for parents it can certainly be a test of trust …
Holiday Toy Safety
The holidays can be overwhelming with all of the biggest sales of the year, wish lists and must-haves; for both young and old. However, many of the shopping will be centered on bringing joy and excitement to our children as they open their gifts on Christmas morning. Unfortunately, many of the gifts purchased are done …