While there are no specific statistics regarding how many motorcycle crashes involved a hit-and-run driver, a quick glance over any news report shows that they happen with unfortunate regularity. Motorcycle crashes are particularly devastating for riders because of how exposed they are on the road. An astonishing 80% of motorcycle accidents result in either severe...
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Electrical Work Injuries: Types, Causes, and Stats
While electrical injuries on the job are rare, they have a high morbidity rate due to the rapid trauma inflicted on the body. Even if a worker survives contact, they may suffer long-term damage that affects multiple tissues and internal organs. Nearly all electrical accidents and injuries are preventable. When safety procedures are ignored —...
Read More9 Things You Should NEVER Do After a Car Accident
The average person will experience about 3 to 4 car accidents during their lifetime. These wrecks can range from minor fender benders to violent accidents that leave multiple people injured or killed. Serious injuries after a car accident are unusual, but they can happen to anyone anywhere. Before we discuss the worst things you can...
Read MoreReturning to Work After a Concussion: Treatment & Workers’ Compensation
Roughly 1 in 4 mild traumatic brain injuries (MTBIs) happen while at work. Workplace brain injuries often result in substantial loss of productivity, economic stress, long-term symptoms, and disability. Workers who suffer a head injury on the job are almost always eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits. To ensure you receive the benefits you are...
Read MoreGeorgia Car Accident Laws: Everything You Need to Know
When a bill is passed by the Georgia General Assembly and signed by the governor, it becomes part of the Georgia Code (abbreviated O.C.G.A.). The Georgia Code governs all laws within the state, organized under 53 sections called “Titles”. Title 40 of the Georgia Code governs the laws related to “Motor Vehicles and Traffic”. Uniform...
Read MoreLawrenceville Personal Injury and Auto Accident Lawyer
Like the rest of Gwinnett County, Lawrenceville has seen an enormous boost in population over the past two decades. Roads have expanded in size, and speed limits have increased as more and more drivers commuted to and from work in Atlanta and other cities. If you were injured in an accident in Lawrenceville, contact our...
Read MoreGeorgia Participates in 'Operation Southern Slow Down' to Curb Speeding
The 6th annual “Operation Southern Slow Down” is being called a success by law enforcement officers in Georgia, who were out in full force last month cracking down on speeding drivers as part of the multistate enforcement and education campaign. Operation Southern Slow Down took place in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, and Tennessee from...
Read MoreSide Effects of a Rear-End Accident
Maybe you were sitting at a stoplight or coming to a stop due to heavy traffic when, out of nowhere, a vehicle rams into the back of your car. Or perhaps you could see the vehicle speeding towards you, but there was nothing you could do to avoid the crash. Rear-end accidents are the most...
Read MoreSigns of a Labral Tear in the Shoulder After an Accident
The shoulder is a complex mechanism of bone, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage. This web of tissue allows our arms a wide range of motion and flexibility. But it doesn’t take much for a traumatic event to damage the shoulder and alter our quality of life. For example, lifting heavy items, performing repetitive overhead motions,...
Read MoreHow to Find the Best Georgia Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Motorcycle accidents happen fast and usually result in serious injuries. If you were injured in a motorcycle crash, you may be wondering if you need a lawyer and how to find the right one. Hiring a lawyer is a smart decision, especially if you have suffered serious injuries. Many times the insurance companies want to...
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