A 10-year-old girl sustained serious injuries after being struck by an SUV on a Douglasville roadway in early September. She was airlifted to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, and the Georgia State Patrol is investigating the collision. How the Crash Happened The collision occurred shortly after 5:45 p.m. on W. Stewarts Mill Road, according to WSB-TV.…
DetailsA man faces vehicular homicide and hit-and-run charges after a fatal collision in Douglas County, Georgia. The August 2 incident on Maxham Road involved two separate impacts that left a 45-year-old pedestrian dead at the scene. What Happened on Maxham Road The victim was crossing Maxham Road when he was initially struck by a vehicle,…
DetailsA brain injury does not always show up on a scan or look serious from the outside. The effects often appear later, at a desk, on a job site or in a meeting where a person can no longer keep up. When those changes cut into a career, the financial loss can be larger than…
DetailsMany people hurt in a crash put off seeing a doctor. They hope the pain will fade, they are busy with work and family, or they worry about the cost. Insurance companies notice those delays, and they often use them to argue that an injury was minor or that the claimant did not do enough…
DetailsDeciding to report workplace harassment is rarely, if ever, easy, and knowing what the process actually involves can make that decision feel less overwhelming from the very start. Here are answers to what employees ask most often about reporting and pursuing a claim in California. Do I Have to Report Internally First? Not necessarily, though…
DetailsWaiting to find out how a claim will ultimately turn out is stressful enough without also wondering how long the entire process will actually take from start to finish. Here are answers to what patients and clients ask most often about claim timelines. How Long Do I Have to File a Claim? California generally gives…
DetailsFor years, freight brokers arranging shipments across the entire country could often avoid liability entirely when the carrier they hired went on to cause a crash. A recent Supreme Court decision changed that, and the change matters directly for anyone hurt in a truck crash on Tarzana roads. What the Supreme Court Actually Decided In…
DetailsE-bikes have become an increasingly common sight on Santa Clarita streets, but not every rider or driver understands that California actually splits these bikes into three distinct legal categories. Which category was involved in a crash can shape everything from fault to what rules applied to the rider in the first place. Why the Legal…
DetailsCalifornia State University recently agreed to pay $12 million to resolve gender harassment and retaliation claims brought by two former administrators. The case offers a useful window into how employers, large or small, can end up on the losing side of a discrimination claim when complaints go unaddressed. What Happened at CSU According to KVCR…
DetailsA recent arrest in North Hollywood has drawn renewed attention to how the justice system handles sexual assault cases. For survivors, criminal charges are only one part of the picture. Many don’t realize that civil claims can run alongside a criminal prosecution, offering a separate path toward accountability and compensation. What Happened in North Hollywood…
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