Library Categories:

• Car Accidents and Truck Wrecks
• Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home Negligence
• Workers' Compensation
• Premises Liability and Negligent Security
• Tort Reform
• General

Car Accidents and Truck Wrecks:

• Insurance Research Council Shows Vehicles Becoming Safer [PDF]   
• What is whiplash?   
  Whiplash is a non-medical term used to describe the pain following an injury to the soft tissues of the neck that commonly occurs after a traffic accident. In fact, whiplash is one of the main accident injuries covered by car insurance companies. Learn more about whiplash and how it is treated. If you have a spine or neck injury following a Georgia automobile accident, call Kaufman Law, Atlanta's injury specialists at 888-WRECK-404.
• Atlanta Accident Attorneys   
  If you or a loved one has been injured in any type of car or truck accident, you must hire the best Atlanta accident attorney law firm, Kaufman Law. Call us at 888-973-2540!
• Atlanta Accident Lawyer   
  If you have been injured in any type of slip & fall accident, you need the best lawyer possible. Call Kaufman Law at 888-973-2540 to speak with a member of the staff.
• Atlanta Car Accident Attorney   
  Injured in a car crash that is not your fault? Call experienced Atlanta car accident attorney from the premier law firm in the area, Kaufman Law, PC. Call us at 888-973-2540!
• Atlanta Car Accident Lawyer   
  Are you searching for knowledgeable and experienced Atlanta car accident lawyer, think of Kaufman Law first. We will put our knowledge of the law to work for you! Call the #1 Atlanta car accident lawyer attorney firm at 888-973-254.
• Atlanta Personal Injury Attorney   
  Been injured by someone else’s negligence? You deserve payment for bills and pain & suffering. Every Atlanta personal injury attorney at Kaufman Law is experienced and compassionate and, most important, ready to fight for your rights. Call us at 888-973-254.
• Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer   
  If you are a victim of brain injury caused by negligence or assault, speak to a skilled Atlanta personal injury lawyer from Kaufman Law. Call us at 888-973-254.
• Columbus Accident Attorney   
  The Columbus accident attorneys at Kaufman Law P.C. have extensive experience focusing in all types of personal injury cases, and cam immediately assist you in your time of need. Visit us online!
• Columbus Accident Lawyer   
  If you were injured due to the negligence of another, there's a strong chance that you have a valid personal injury claim. Call us at 888-973-254.
• Columbus Car Accident Attorneys   
  We are offering you a free initial consultation with a local Columbus Car Accident Attorney that lives in your area and is well practiced with the laws that affect you. Call us at 888-973-254.
• Columbus Car Accident Lawyer   
  If were injured in an auto accident you need to take action immediately. Call us at 888.973.2540 to speak with an experienced Columbus car accident lawyer.
• Columbus Personal injury Attorney   
  A Columbus personal Injury attorney is essential to your personal injury case. Get the compensation you deserve by calling 888-973-254 now.
• Columbus Personal Injury Lawyer   
  For representation in your personal injury case, turn to the local firm that can offer you 30+ years of legal experience. Kaufman Law has secured large settlements for our clients. Call us at 888.973.2540!
• Savannah Accident Attorney   
  If you or a loved one has been involved with a precipitous car wreck, some common injuries that can be awarded personal injury claims with a Savannah accident attorney includes traumatic brain injury, back/spinal cord injury & whiplash.Call us at 888.973.2540!
• Savannah Accident Lawyer   
  Our Savannah accident lawyers can help you keep your motorcycle touring the open road. Contact a Savannah accident lawyer at 888-973-2540 for info on how you can win your collision case today!
• Savannah Car Accident Attorneys   
  Savannah car accident attorneys are well-equipped to represent both the rural and urban car crash victims, drunk or sober-it makes no difference, our Savannah car accident attorneys will argue for the injury claims you deserve. Call us at 888-973-2540!
• Savannah Car Accident Lawyer   
  Find a Savannah car accident lawyer sympathetic to your vehicular plight. Our Georgia legal team will take your case head on, pursue your injury claims or help put you on the path to vehicle license reinstatement. Call us at 888.973.2540!
• Savannah Personal Injury Attorney   
  A Savannah personal injury attorney will not seek monetary compensation until you've rightly won your case. To contact a Savannah personal injury attorney about your case, please don't hesitate to call: 888-973-2540.
• Savannah Personal Injury Lawyer   
  Let a Savannah personal injury lawyer direct your claim to help cover all of your mental, physical, and emotional needs after suffering a dog attack. Call us at 888.973.2540!
• Commuting in Atlanta: it's often a dangerous ride home   
  Atlanta, one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the United States, has been also been named the worst city for commuting in the United States. More than 1,500 people a year die in Georgia traffic accidents and more than 135,000 are injured. The majority of these accidents occur in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area, where the crash rate exceeds the national average of 5%. Many of these accidents are due to reckless driving.
  Kaufman Law represents clients who have been injured in car accidents through no fault of their own. Unfortunately, insurance does not always provide adequate compensation for an accident victim’s injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured by the reckless behavior of another driver, contact our car wreck attorneys at 888-973-2540 to schedule a free consultation.
• Will a ban on cell phones prevent automobile accidents in Georgia?   
  Cell phone use while driving is legal in Georgia. If you or someone you love has been injured because of a distracted driver, contact the car-accident attorneys at Kaufman Law toll free at 888-973-2540 for a free consultation.
• How well do you know Georgia’s seat-belt laws?   
  Seat belt use is a hot topic for law enforcement officials, especially in Georgia where a driver can be pulled over if anybody in the car does not appear to be buckled in according to the law. Call us at 888.973.2540!
• Are over-medicated drivers a danger on Georgia roads?   
  Being over-medicated while driving is especially a concern for older Americans or those with chronic conditions, as they tend to take more medications than other people and they take them with greater frequency. Call us at 888.973.2540!
• Distracted driving becoming a national safety issue   
  Distracted driving is a catch-all term for any action that causes you to take your eyes off of the road, your mind away from the task of driving, or your hands off of the steering wheel. Call us at 888.973.2540!
• McDonald's Coffee Case - The Real Story   
• Impaired Driving Laws and Penalties for Georgia Drivers   
  If you have been involved in a serious car or truck accident caused by an impaired driver then you deserve justice. Please contact us at 888-973-2540 to discuss your case for no cost and no obligation.
• Georgia Accident Victims: What to do after a Car or Truck Crash   
  Few things are as quickly devastating as the aftermath of a serious car or truck accident in Georgia. If you have questions about a serious car or truck accident you were involved in? Contact us at 888-973-2540 to discuss your case for no cost and no obligation.
• Aggressive driving is major cause of car and truck accidents   
  A recent AAA research update attempts to answer the question, can aggressive driving kill? A review of federal accident data indicates that the answer is a resounding “yes”. Researchers found that aggressive behavior like speeding, failure to yield, erratic driving, ignoring traffic signs, and other such actions resulted in fatal car and truck crashes. Aggressive driving is a serious issue for all Georgians, because it only takes one bad driver to kill or horribly injure innocent drivers and their passengers.
• What you need to know about head trauma in car and truck accidents   
  Serious car and truck accidents happen every day in Georgia, often with devastating results. Traffic crashes can result in injures ranging from whiplash and severe bruising to broken backs, fractured limbs, and head trauma. One of the more serious types of auto collision injury is traumatic brain damage, which if untreated can result in death. If you are not able to seek immediate medical attention after your car or truck accident, there are several symptoms to watch for after a head injury.
• Things to Know About Your Property Damage Claim in Georgia   
• Why large truck accidents are a serious issue in Georgia   
  Large trucks are a cause of serious accidents on Georgia roads and highways. Learn more about what factors contribute to the danger that these enormous vehicles pose on our roads and why truck accidents are so costly and dangerous. Truck size, truck stopping distance, the cost of truck accidents, and the number of trucks on the road today are all factors contributing to the severity of truck collisions. If you need help with your tractor trailer accident case, please contact Kaufman Law toll-free at 888-973-2540.
• Driving and Texting in Atlanta Georgia: Common Distractions   
  Informative article on the dangers of driving while distracted. We have over 30 years experience in handling car accident cases in Georgia.
• A Guide to Understanding Automobile Insurance Coverage in Georgia   
  A guide to understanding car insurance coverages in Georgia. We have 30+ years experience helping injured people.
• Georgia's Child Passenger Safety Laws   
  The Georgia laws that address minor passengers apply to all children under the age of six riding in a passenger automobile, van, or pickup truck while the vehicle is in motion on a public street, road or highway. Call us at 888.973.2540!

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Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home Negligence:

• Ten tips for finding good nursing home care   
  The nursing home you choose will have a direct impact on the quality of your family member’s life. At Kaufman Law, we feel your loved ones deserve the very best. We offer ten tips help you to find it. But, if it turns out that your loved one is being abused or neglected in anyway, there is something you can do. Call Kaufman Law’s nursing home negligence and abuse specialists at 1-888-WRECK-404 to learn more.
• When pharmacies make mistakes, lives are put at risk.   
  Every year, more than 1.5 million Americans are victims of medication errors. These errors occur in hospitals, in pharmacies and in long-term care facilities such as nursing homes. When mistakes are made, patients don’t get better, and sometimes they are injured or killed. Get the facts here and learn what you can do to prevent medication errors. The malpractice lawyers at Kaufman Law have more than 30 years of experience. Call 1-888-973-2540 at any time to schedule a free consultation.
• Georgia Medical Malpractice Lawsuits: Is a cap on damages unconstitutional?   
  A recent medical malpractice case has law makers reconsidering the limits of the powers of the legislature. The $350,000 maximum award limit on pain in suffering was called into question, after a judge decided to uphold a jury decision to award a victim of plastic surgery malpractice more than 1.15 million dollars in damages. The state Supreme Court is now determining whether the law violates the right to a trial by a jury that is guaranteed in the state’s Constitution.
  
  There are no financial limits on the pain and suffering that can be caused by medical malpractice. At Kaufman Law, we have more than thirty years of experience and we can help you. Call us at 1-888-973-2540 for a free consultation.
• Common types of medical malpractice in Georgia   
  Medical malpractice comes in a variety forms, but the bottom line is that any preventable healthcare mistake that harms or kills a patient could be considered malpractice. Common examples of a medical mistake include surgical errors, failure to diagnose a condition, emergency room mistakes, delayed diagnosis, and more.
• Nursing Home Compare: Is Your Elder Care Facility Up to Par?   
  Many families struggle with the decision to place a loved one in a nursing home, and part of the challenge is finding a well-regarded and highly rated home. The federal government’s Medicare / Medicaid website Nursing Home Compare is one resource for concerned families. If you have questions about nursing home abuse or neglect, please don’t hesitate to contact the Atlanta based Kaufman Law attorneys at 888-973-2540.
• Nursing Home Residents’ Rights Protected by Law in Georgia   
  If you have a loved one in a Georgia nursing home or assisted living facility you may be comforted to know that nursing home residents have rights that are protected by law in Georgia. This article lists the rights of residents as presented by the State Bar of Georgia. If you suspect nursing home abuse or neglect, please don’t hesitate to contact the Atlanta based Kaufman Law attorneys at 888-973-2540.
• Basic rights and services for nursing home residents in Georgia   
  Thanks to laws passed in 1987 nursing home residents are afforded certain rights and are entitled to a certain level of service. Any long-term care facility that wishes to receive Medicaid or Medicare funding must follow the laws spelled out in the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987 (also known as OBRA ’87).
• Can you help prevent nursing home abuse?   
  Despite all the care you have taken to find the right nursing home for your loved one, you may still be concerned about elder abuse and neglect. Unfortunately, abuse and neglect can happen in any facility at any time. To reduce the chances that your loved one will be treated poorly, you or another family member or friend should visit as often as possible and get to know the staff. Elder abuse and neglect can be very serious, and if you suspect your loved one is being mistreated report your suspicions immediately and speak with an attorney.
• Is your Georgia Nursing Home Deficient in Care?   
  Nursing home negligence and abuse is a serious issue, which is why it is imperative that you research as much as possible before selecting a Georgia nursing home. What many people don’t realize is that nearly 90% of Georgia nursing homes have received violations for federal standards of health and safety. Is your nursing home one of them? Please contact Kaufman Law toll-free at 888-973-2540 to discuss your nursing home abuse or neglect case.
• Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment of Bed Sores   
  What you need to know about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of bedsores. Kaufman Law has 30+ years of experience handling nursing home negligence cases.

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Workers' Compensation:

• Hurt on the job in Georgia? Four steps that can help you get fair compensation.   
  If you are injured while working, Georgia law requires that your employer or their insurance company compensate you. However, insurance companies often care more about profits than about people. Here are four steps that you can take to get the compensation you are entitled to. If you need help filing your claim or getting timely compensation, the lawyers at Kaufman Law can help. Call us toll free, 24 hours a day, at 888-973-2540 for a free consultation.
• Georgia Workers' Compensation Statistics   
  Workers’ compensation claims in Georgia are serious business. Every year nearly 2 billion dollars is paid out for claims filed by injured workers. When you realize that the average workers’ comp claim takes a worker away from the job for 22 days and costs over 98 thousand dollars, it is no surprise that insurance companies and employers fight so hard against their injured employees.

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Premises Liability and Negligent Security:

• Black Friday, great deals or a safety risk?   
  The day after Thanksgiving is traditionally the first day of the holiday shopping season. Shoppers line up for hours hoping to get the best of bargains. However, there is a dark side to Black Friday. Each year, shoppers and store employees suffer injuries due to poor planning and inadequate security.
  Learn how to keep yourself safe and if you are the victim of a Black Friday injury, call Kaufman law at 1-888-973-3240 for a free consultation.

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Tort Reform:

• Political Malpractice by Paul Waldman   

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General:

• Filing a wrongful death claim in Georgia? Here's what you need to know.   
  Filing a wrongful death claim in Georgia? The wrongful death lawsuit is filed on behalf of the victim against the person, company or entity whose act or neglig
• Link Between Denture Cream and Zinc Poisoning   
  Worried about link between denture cream and zinc poisoning? Suffered permanent nervous system damage as a result? This article will offer advice on the signs and symptoms of zinc poisoning and how to identify and protect your legal rights if you've been injured as a result of using these products.
• Georgia Personal Injury Glossary M-Z   
  Part two of our "Georgia Personal Injury Glossary" A-L. Plain Language definitions for important terms.
• Subrogation: Turning Health Insurance Companies into Lending Companies   
  Informative article on how health insurance companies are not always what they appear to be. We have over 30 years experience in handling injury cases in Georgia.
• Georgia Personal Injury Glossary A-L   
  Part one of our "Georgia Personal Injury Glossary" A-L. Plain Language definitions for important terms.

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