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If your loved one died due to the actions of someone else, you may have the right to file a lawsuit for wrongful death. However, wrongful death does not apply in every situation. You need to understand the specific reasons why the court will allow you to file such a...

Tragic dog attacks, in which a person or pet was seriously injured or killed, regularly make headline news. The Stefanie Drake Burford Law Group is prepared to defend the rights of those who were harmed when a negligent pet owner failed to take precautions. We...

Sharing the Georgia roads with large trucks requires focus, attention and care on the part of the truck driver, pedestrians and the drivers of any smaller vehicles. Truckers spend long hours on the road and often go through extensive stretches without breaks or...

Many people believe that any injury or harm caused by an inebriated individual is that person's responsibility alone. Numerous states, including Georgia, dispute this claim and have dram shop laws in place that hold a licensed business liable for the resulting damage...

Every spring, Georgia authorities issue a reminder to motorists as part of May’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Most recently, the Department of Driver Services noted motorcycle fatalities have increased in each of the past four years. From 2017 to 2018 alone, the...

We can invest in the safest car, drive only during daylight hours and practice safe driving habits, but these things will never be able to control how other drivers behave. Unfortunately, we are all at risk of being involved in an accident because of the reckless...

As a driver on the roads of Georgia, it is likely that you will always be looking for new ways to improve safety. By carefully analyzing and seeking to improve your habits on the road, you will have a better chance of keeping your children and other loved ones safe...

We encounter hazards when walking and driving on a daily basis, and most of the time we can foresee and avoid them. However, when we are visiting a premises on which we expect to be safe, it's likely that we won't be as able to avoid them. Additionally, while slips...

As a motorcyclist, you will know about the inherent risks that come with riding a motorcycle. In the event of a collision, motorcyclists have very little protection in comparison to drivers of vehicles. This is why motorcyclists are more susceptible to serious...

If you have been hit by a car as a pedestrian, it is likely that you suffered significant injuries as a result. In addition to the pain that you are suffering, you may be feeling anger toward the driver who hit you. In their carelessness, they have greatly impacted...