Premises Liability
Water Safety
It’s that time of year again! Swimming pools, beaches and water parks are packed with families eager to cool off in the stifling summer heat. While plenty of great memories are sure to be made poolside, it’s also a good time to remind parents and guardians of the dangers of water activities. According to the […]
SMART Tips for Shopping Safely
The holiday season is a busy time for all, especially shoppers as they scourge the shelves for the best deals in sight. But with all the commotion in the store, it can be easy to forget the dangers outside. This holiday season, don’t become a victim. Use our SMART tips for safe holiday shopping to […]
$1.16 Million Awarded in Negligent Nursing Home Case
The McAleer Law Firm is pleased to announce a $1.16 million judgment in favor of our client in the case of Craig Franklin as guardian of Wanda Franklin v. Ryan’s Hope, LLC, et al. Mrs. Wanda Franklin was severely and permanently injured from a fall out a second story window while residing in Ryan’s Hope, […]
When Injured on Someone Else’s Property, Who is to Blame?
Property owners have a duty to provide a reasonably safe environment for other who may enter their establishment. In the legal world, we call this premises liability. When someone is injured on another person’s property and sues, courts first seek to determine whether the injured was allowed on the premises. If the owner consents to […]
Slip and Fall Injuries
When property owners become neglectful, they can unknowingly create a dangerous situation. “Slip and fall” accidents can happen anywhere. Falls that occur inside could be the result of bad flooring, wet walkways, poorly lit steps, or hidden defects. Icy patches, cracks in the sidewalk, weather-related conditions, and potholes are the most common causes of slip […]
School’s Out! Staying Cool and Safe at Your Water Park
In Georgia, adventure lovers can choose between six water parks, from the well-known Six Flags White Water to Valdosta’s Wild Adventures Splash Island. Six Flags White Water alone hosts more than 50 water-filled attractions for all ages, from those who can barely walk, to the thrill seekers ready to take on free falling slides. With […]
Keeping Your Kids Safe in Day Care
Choosing your child’s day care program can be frustrating, scary, and exhausting for both you and your child. How can you know that a trusted adult is watching over the children at all times? And for a child with food allergies, was the lunch meal double-checked to make sure no peanuts were present? The constant […]
Sports Camp Injuries
When a parent sends their child to sports camp, they expect their young athlete will have the time of their life, make many new friends, improve on their skills, and be cared for properly throughout the duration of the session. However, when a child experiences serious injury in a controlled environment, like a sports camp, […]
Discovering the Story in a Personal Injury Case
This is easier said than done. Much of the work that goes into preparing a case for trial is getting to know our clients, their families, their friends — what makes them tick? But this is only half of it. You also have to get to know the wrongdoer just as well in order to […]
Store clerk shoots and kills customer with mental disability – and held responsible
A 21 year old man who suffered from mental illness got into a verbal altercation with a store clerk at a Shell gas station. Instead of deescalating the situation, the clerk responsible for store “security” shot and killed the customer. The parents of the victim rightfully sued based on the store’s failure to screen its employees prior to being […]
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