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Workers Have a Right to Safety, No Matter Who Owns Riceboro’s Paper Mills

The paper and timber processing facilities on Interstate Paper Road in Riceboro, Georgia have operated under several names, and their true ownership remains in a state of flux today. Most know the paper plant as Interstate Paper, and the accompanying sawmill as RB Lumber. The whole complex also sometimes goes by Newport Timber, or St. George Timberland. All of these brands belong to a corporation called IRI Group, but the confusion doesn’t end there. In 2017, an English packaging compan...

Altium Packaging Employees Need Protection from Common Plastic Molding Accidents

Altium Packaging is an Atlanta-based manufacturer of custom commercial packaging, primarily molded plastic containers. In addition to their local plant on Duquesne Dr. SW, they have about 70 locations around the U.S and Canada. Working with plastic can be a dangerous job, and companies like Altium have a duty to make it as safe as possible. Doing so means understanding and addressing all the most common causes of plastic plant accidents. Entanglement Becoming entangled in machinery i...

The Sapelo Island Dock that Killed Seven People Was Not Old or Overloaded

Approximately forty people were standing on the gangway of the Sapelo Island ferry dock on Saturday, when the structure suddenly and catastrophically failed, dropping half of those people into the water. It’s true that this was not an average day for Sapelo Island’s infrastructure. The crowd of people on the dock were friends, family members, and tourists arriving for the annual Cultural Day, celebrating the history and heritage of the island’s small Gullah-Geechee town, Hogg Hummock. T...

How to Prove Negligence in a Personal Injury Lawsuit

When it comes to personal injury lawsuits, simply claiming someone was negligent or reckless is not enough. One must prove the negligence occurred and directly relates to your damages. Understanding negligence and the steps necessary to prove it is vital for your case. Georgia personal injury lawyers know which steps to use for each case they represent. If you or a close loved one suffered harm due to the careless actions of another person, consider contacting a lawyer for a free consultat...

What to Do If You’re Hit by a Company-Owned Truck

Commercial trucking companies have a responsibility to properly vet their drivers and maintain their company trucks. Failure to do either can cause an unsuspecting road user incredible and devastating harm. There are steps you can take following an accident with a company-owned truck that will protect your long-term interests and protect your future. If you or a loved one suffered significant damages due to a company-owned truck accident involving negligence, a Georgia truck accident lawye...

How to Prepare for Your Motorcycle Accident Deposition

A motorcycle accident deposition does not have to be a frightening experience. Learning more about the deposition process can ease your mind as you recover from your injuries. Your motorcycle accident was traumatic enough. A deposition is designed to help civil cases by getting to the core facts and evidence. The deposition process is easier with a highly skilled motorcycle accident lawyer by your side. A Georgia motorcycle accident lawyer will use their experience to help you feel confide...

Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit Timeline: What to Expect and When to Settle

Accepting a motorcycle accident settlement for your damages is a decision that can impact your life forever. An offer that is too low can prevent you from receiving the ongoing care your body and mind need from such a traumatic event. A Georgia motorcycle accident lawyer has experience working on behalf of victims and will manage the intricate details of a lawsuit so their client can focus on healing. If you suffered severe or catastrophic injuries in a motorcycle accident, you may want...

When, Why, and How to Sue JE Dunn Construction for a Worksite Accident

If you’re suffering an injury or loss as the result of a construction accident, you’ve probably already received a lot of conflicting advice about your rights. You might have been told that the accident was something no one could have anticipated, or that catastrophic injuries are just an accepted risk of the construction industry. The truth is that most, if not all, construction accidents are preventable, and general contractors are responsible for making sure sites operate as safely as p...

How to Get Compensation After a Holder Construction Accident

Construction is one of the most dangerous professions in the world, and Holder Construction has a better track record than most of its peers when it comes to keeping workers on its projects safe. In fact, back in 2008, OSHA partnered directly with Holder to provide safety training for the construction industry in the Savannah area, calling Holder “an example to other companies.” Based on this reputation, one might expect Holder to do a good job of caring for anyone who does suffer an injur...

Brasfield & Gorrie Construction Site Accidents May Be Cause for Litigation

Brasfield & Gorrie is responsible for the safety of thousands of people working one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. Even a small misjudgment or malfunction on a construction site can end or irrevocably alter lives in an instant, as the survivors of Brasfield & Gorrie accidents know all too well. When an accident happens, injured construction workers and their families deserve honest answers as to what happened, and compensation for their losses. Workers on Brasfield & ...