Ranked as high as the 6th leading cause of death in the United States by the National Safety Council (13th worldwide), and with over one million Ranked as high as the 6th leading cause of death in the United States by the National Safety Council (13th worldwide), and with over one million people committing suicide each year world-wide, suicide is far-reaching, complex, and sometimes perplexing for those left behind. Any number of factors might contribute to a person taking their own life, including mental health and/or other social problems. In some cases it is likely impossible to know why a particular person chose to take their own life, and in other cases a ... Continue Reading
When Less Is More: Newell Recycling Of Atlanta, Inc. V. Jordan Jones & Goulding, Inc.
Professional services agreements generally contain descriptions of the work to be performed regardless of whether these agreements Professional services agreements generally contain descriptions of the work to be performed regardless of whether these agreements are with engineers, architects, accountants, or attorneys. Such agreements purport to define the boundaries of the client relationship. The specificity of the scope of work or representation can vary based on the nature of the professional relationship, the extent of work, and the relative interests of the parties in expressly defining their relationship. It is not uncommon ... Continue Reading
Adding Insult To Injury: Accidents While Traveling To And From Medical Appointments
Sometimes there seems to be no end at what a claimant wants to relate back to his or her work injury once a compensable injury has been established. Sometimes there seems to be no end at what a claimant wants to relate back to his or her work injury once a compensable injury has been established. As a result, employers and insurers are often presented with requests to pay for benefits that do not readily appear to be related to an original work injury. One such scenario involves accidents that occur traveling to and from doctors appointments. In the case of Flores v. Dependable Tire, Co., Inc., the Georgia Court of Appeals ... Continue Reading