“Never events” in surgery are serious errors in a medical setting – something that should “not ever” happen. Common never events include performing the wrong procedure, performing surgery on the wrong part of the body, putting in an incorrect implant, and leaving objects and tools inside patients. According to the National Practitioner Data Bank, a…
What is “full coverage” insurance? If your car insurance policy has “full coverage”, it probably does not have as much coverage as or the type of coverage that you expect, and it probably does not include UM coverage. A policy that has what many refer to as “full coverage” usually means the policy has: Liability…
When you get hurt on the job, the last thing you may think to be worried about is not being treated fairly. Let’s face it, your number one concern is getting the treatment you need as quickly as possible with the least amount of hassle from your boss and your co-workers. However, although some employers…
When you’ve been hurt at work, a lot of people believe they should just let their employer handle the medical treatment. I often hear “I thought they’d take care of me,” and “My boss said to send him the bill.” Many people believe that being a good employee means their employer or their insurance company…
An electronic control module or event data recorder can give you more information after you’re involved in an automobile crash with a large truck. In many cases, trucking companies do use these devices, also colloquially known as black boxes, to keep track of their drivers’ actions. The black boxes are helpful because they record things…
McArthur Tradition Of Excellence Katherine L. McArthur, founder and owner of the McArthur Law Firm, is the recipient of the Tradition of Excellence Award for Plaintiff’s practice for the State Bar of Georgia. Kathy has been a member of the State Bar of Georgia practicing on the Plaintiff’s side for nearly 42 years. She unintentionally,…
There are many reasons that crashes involving big commercial trucks occur. Sometimes, weather or issues with the road causes a crash. Occasionally, maintenance issues with the big rig itself or problems with how a company loaded the trailer will cause the crash. Other times, it is a decision made by the truck driver that causes…
Kathy McArthur, a member of Macon’s Women in Unity group, attended a Business Owners Leading and Developing (BOLD GROUP) and Women In Unity joint luncheon to further their work and efforts in our community. These two groups are dedicated to crossing the racial and cultural gaps in our communities and creating positive change in Macon….
The United States certainly uses both semitrucks and trains to move goods across the country. However, anyone who spends a significant amount of time on the interstate will come away feeling like there are far too many semi trucks and not nearly as many trains. After all, trains can carry much more in the way…
Truck accidents in Georgia result in some of the most devastating injuries on the road. When the rate of truck accident fatalities is at a 30 year high, it is important to know who is actually liable for the consequences of a truck accident. When someone else’s reckless or negligence caused your truck accident, you…
