Wrongful Death Archives - Gerash Steiner & Blanton, P.C.

Jul 14, 2021 | By GSB Staff | Read Time: 4 minutes | Personal Injury

How a Snakebite Ended in a Wrongful Death Suit

A Snakebite Resulted in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit: Here’s Why On May 17, 2019, 62-year-old Priscilla Meredith was bitten by a canebrake rattlesnake while gardening at her home near the Georgia coast. When Meredith arrived at the ER, the doctor did not treat her with antivenom but instead called the Georgia poison control helpline. Helpline workers told the ER...

Jul 14, 2021 | By GSB Staff | Read Time: 2 minutes | Wrongful Death

What’s the Difference Between a Will and a Trust?

Wills and trusts are both estate planning instruments that allow you to give specific directives about how you want your property managed and distributed. These legal documents could clear challenges others may face when deciding what to do with your assets when you are unable to do so yourself. However, there are differences between the two. When the Document Goes into...