Macon, Georgia Cautionary Tales for Self-Driving Cars Lawyer

Cautionary Tales for Self-Driving Cars

Self-driving cars are slowly entering onto the on ramps of society.  As with all new technology, there are bound to be kinks along the way.  Over the past 5 years or so, stories of accidents caused by self-driving cars have hit the airwaves.  One of the first accidents related to self-driving cars occurred in 2018, when an Uber killed a pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona. This story should serve as one of the many cautionary tales for self-driving cars. As self-driving cars become more common, it will be important for drivers and pedestrians to understand the risks and issues involved with these controversial vehicles. They will likely become more prevalent on Georgia roads in the coming years, and it is possible you could even be involved [...]...

Macon, Georgia How Do You Prove Wrongful Death? Lawyer

How Do You Prove Wrongful Death?

A wrongful death as the result of an accident or someone’s recklessness or intentional behavior is an incredibly tragic event. Loved ones who are left grief-stricken deserve justice following a wrongful death. So, how do you prove wrongful death? A successful wrongful death case must demonstrate that someone acted negligently or intentionally, resulting in a loved one’s death. Proving negligence can be complicated, however, and defendants and their attorneys often look for ways to deflect blame. However, understanding the process of how wrongful death claims work will help you make decisions with your lawyer. At the Mann Law Firm, our personal injury and wrongful death attorneys know what’s required to win a successful wrongful [...]...

Macon, Georgia Outfit Your Bike For Safety Lawyer

Outfit Your Bike For Safety

The basics of a bicycle seem rather straightforward. Two wheels, a seat, handlebars and a frame. Even the first hobby horses that preceded today’s bikes did not have a chain, gears or pedals – riders simply pushed the contraption forward with their feet. Yet, the history of bicycle invention is quite complicated. One indisputable fact is that the popularity of bicycles came before automobiles. Nowadays, bikes have to share the road with cars and are at risk for being hit from the side, from behind and by drivers who fail to yield. The endless antagonism between drivers and riders, along with the fact that bicyclists are at risk for very serious injuries in the event of an accident, means it’s never a bad time to invest in some gadg[...]...

Macon, Georgia Poison Prevention Awareness Lawyer

Poison Prevention Awareness

The mention of poisonous substances may bring to mind the skull and crossbones image found on old bottles. While such hazardous materials certainly exist, medications and many household products used in the wrong way, in the wrong amount or by the wrong person can be poisonous. It’s important to be aware of the dangers of poisonings and how to prevent them. According to the Centers for Disease Control, poisoning is the leading cause of injury death in the United States. Most of these fatalities are due to drug and medicine misuse and abuse. More than 3.1 million calls were received by America’s 55 poison centers in 2013, with about 2.2 million of those calls dealing directly with poison exposures. The remaining calls were by people look[...]...

Macon Crane Accident Kills One, Injures Three Others

A recent crane accident at the Graphic Packaging Company in Macon took the life of one young man and injured three other workers. The tragedy reminds us all that accidents happen every day – even in our small Georgia community. A Tragic Accident According to Macon Warner Robins 41NBC/WMGT, a group of men were dismantling a crane at the Graphic Packaging Company in Macon when a strap broke and the crane fell apart.  Three of the subcontracted workers for the company who were injured were transferred to the Medical Center of Central Georgia and are expected to survive.  However, according to Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones, 21-year-old Johnathan Siroky of Fayetteville was killed at the scene of the accident when he was crushed between th[...]...

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Holding Bars and Restaurants Accountable: Dram Shop Laws and Liability for Drug-Impaired Accidents

When a person leaves a bar after enjoying many cocktails, gets into his car, and hurts (or kills) another person in a drunk driving accident, who should be held liable?  In some s...