New Consumer-Friendly Health Plan Briefs
Are you confused as to what your health insurance covers? Not to worry, as the Obama administration says that’s going to change. Currently, health insurance companies provide countless pages of “fine print” information on what’s covered under your plan. Comprehending that information takes time and a certain level of understanding that not many people possess. [...]
Read MoreProperty Owners Have a Responsibility to Keep You Safe
Premises liability is an area of legal practice that few pedestrians fully understand. The Marietta personal injury attorneys at Andrew W. Jones, P.C. are here to enlighten you on what exactly premises liability entails. A premises liability claim involves injuries to a person while on someone else’s property. These types of injuries can result from [...]
Read MoreAtlanta Police Officer Killed by Drunk Driver
Georgia drivers who operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol not only violate state law but also run the serious risk of causing an accident and injuring or even killing other motorists. Georgia law deems drivers “under the influence” when operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 [...]
Read MoreDeKalb County Hit-and-Run Results in Death of Pedestrian
A tragic Atlanta pedestrian accident in DeKalb County earlier this month reminds us all of the dangers that exist for Atlanta pedestrians. The county police department claims to have gotten calls around 4:30 A.M. on January 14 describing a body in the middle of Interstate 285. Although nothing is certain, officers believe the man could have [...]
Read MoreHoliday Shopping Tips
The holiday season is finally here! Thanksgiving has come and gone, but Christmas is just around the corner! We all know what this means: shopping. Black Friday 2011 Has Passed But No Doubt With A Premises Liability Suit Consumers hit the stores for Black Friday deals early this year, many right after Thanksgiving dinner! Some [...]
Read MoreApportionment Jury Charges to be Updated
With the disappearance of joint and several liabilities, juries in Georgia decide cases based on comparative negligence principles and are now permitted to apportion fault in tort cases among the parties. Even more problematic for plaintiffs, a jury is also permitted to attribute fault to non-party individuals and corporations suggested by the defense so long [...]
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