Tag Archive | Negligence
SWAT Grenade Severely Injures Toddler, But County Refuses to Pay
The night of May 28, SWAT officers entered a Habersham County home. They’d received a tip about drug-activity at the house. Issued a no-knock warrant, the officers opted for the method of surprise. They burst through the door and threw a flash grenade into the house, hoping to stun and temporarily disable suspects. The grenade […]
$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 […]
Pharmaceutical Errors
More than 1.5 million people are injured each year in the U.S. due to medication errors, and about 7,000 are killed. When doctors or pharmacists makes a mistake with prescription medications, the consequences can be fatal. Claims for prescription errors are often based on simple negligence, but can be attributed to professional malpractice. The following […]
Understanding Your Rights in Medical Care
When a loved one is in need of medical care, it is important to research all the options and choose a provider you feel comfortable with. Unfortunately, mistakes can happen, even with a carefully chosen healthcare provider. Medical malpractice occurs when a provider, usually a doctor or hospital, fails to administer treatment that meets the […]
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 […]
Deputy’s Negligence Leads to Settlement
According to a Rochester, NY ruling, Deputy John DiDomenico was negligent when he rear-ended a car in stop-and-go traffic in 2004 while responding to a burglary call. DiDomenico was driving below the speed limit without engaging his lights or siren, and smashed into the another car when he became distracted by his computer. Yasmin Kabir, […]
Mother Sues Building Management
The mother of a 32-year-old woman killed in a Chicago high-rise apartment blaze earlier this month has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. The suit alleges building management’s lack of a sprinkler system is directly to blame for her daughter’s death. JoAnn McCoy, whose daughter Shantel perished in the January 8th fire, also claims building management […]
Georgia Daycares Fail to Meet Safety Standards
According to the Insurance Journal, an estimated 2,500 daycare programs in Georgia have failed to meet the state’s standards for children’s health and safety at least once in the past four years. The Atlanta Journal Constitution also investigated Georgia’s daycare programs. The report found that 220 daycares received a failing score for at least two years in a […]
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