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Artificial Turf, Fraud, and Higher Risk of Injury

By Cash Krugler Fredericks |

In the winter of 2015, the U.S. Women’s Soccer team caused quite a stir when they refused to play the national team of Trinidad & Tobago in a friendly pre-Women’s World Cup tournament. The team refused to take the field claiming it was too dangerous because they were being required by FIFA to play… Read More »

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Camping Accidents and Liability Waivers

By Cash Krugler Fredericks |

During the summer, many people and outdoor enthusiasts flock to the outdoors to explore nature. Whether planning a family adventure or the kids are being sent to camp for a few weeks, campers are often required to sign campground liability waiver forms. This form is actually a contract by which the camp operator and… Read More »

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Do Seat Belts Make Atlanta School Buses Safer?

By Cash Krugler Fredericks |

On January 20, a breaking news alert was issued on a local morning television program, advising viewers that two people and a child were injured in a school bus crash in Coweta County. The bus crash is believed to have been caused by bus driver error. According to the Georgia State Patrol, the bus… Read More »

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Lethal IKEA Furniture Recalled Across the Nation

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Lethal IKEA Furniture Recalled Across the Nation Swedish furniture company IKEA is recalling almost 36 million chests and drawers in the United States and Canada, according to Reuters. The recall covers six models of MALM chests or dressers that were manufactured from 2002 to 2016. The extremely popular line also covers about 100 other… Read More »

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Atlanta Pools, Premises Liability, and Attractive Nuisances

By Cash Krugler Fredericks |

CBS Atlanta News recently reported on the tragedy of a child drowned in an apartment complex pool. The child, evading the attention of his mother, began swimming in the apartment complex’s pool by himself and eventually was pulled out by a stranger after being under the water for an unknown amount of time. These… Read More »

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Major League Baseball Opening Day, A Reminder for Athletes to Play Safely

By Cash Krugler Fredericks |

Major League Baseball Opening Day is April 3rd. Players will step up to the plate to use everything they’ve got. No matter how strong they are, they’re still at risk for injuries on the field, including concussions. As we’ve said before, there is no such thing as a minor injury to the brain. No… Read More »

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This Spring Break, Go the Extra Mile to Be Safe

By Cash Krugler Fredericks |

If you’re headed to the beach or another vacation destination this spring, Cash Krugler Fredericks has some tips to help keep you and your family safe. If you’re driving, make sure you have the proper automobile insurance before you hit the road. You might think you’re covered, but your coverage may be inadequate. One… Read More »

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How Protected is Your Child on the School Bus?

By Cash Krugler Fredericks |

The holidays have passed, the New Year has begun and for most of us, today is the day we get back to work after enjoying a couple of weeks of half days and days off. If you have school age children, they could be among the 25 million American kids climbing into a big… Read More »

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Gifter Beware: Tricky Manufacturer Protections

By Cash Krugler Fredericks |

This year, hoverboards are the “hot” holiday toy – so hot, they are actually catching on fire after exploding. In the U.S., the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is investigating incidents of the self-balancing skateboards bursting into flames, and in Great Britain the National Trading Standards seized more than 15,000 hoverboards declaring them a… Read More »

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Cash Krugler & Fredericks Obtains Another Major Settlement in Elevator Accident Case

By Cash Krugler Fredericks |

After 3 year old Jacob Helvey was catastrophically injured in a home elevator on Christmas Eve of 2010, his parents came to us with one wish – that this type of tragedy would never happen to another child. After litigating and ultimately resolving the Helvey case, our firm traveled to Washington, D.C. to present… Read More »

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