A common defense raised by defendants in personal injury cases is that the plaintiff assumed the risk of his or her injuries and, therefore, should not be allowed to recover damages. If proven, this affirmative defense is an absolute bar to the plaintiff’s ability to recover damages. This makes it critical to fully understand...
A state audit identified damning new evidence that Georgia’s system to protect seniors and vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation is failing and the breakdowns are causing additional harm.
