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Cooler Weather Means It’s Time to Check Your Tires
With autumn just around the corner and temperatures slowly dropping, you should take a moment to inspect your vehicle, particularly the tires. Cold weather affects tire pressure. For every 10 degrees Fahrenheit, tire pressure can drop between one to two pounds per square inch (PSI). Pressure also reduces the higher you are in elevation. Why…
Read More »National Concussion Awareness Day Shines a Spotlight on Traumatic Brain Injuries
According to the Concussion Legacy Foundation, every year, there are roughly 3 million TBI-related emergency department (ED) visits, hospitalizations, and deaths in the U.S. Yet despite being the most common type of traumatic brain injuries people suffer in accidents, concussions are still wildly misunderstood and misdiagnosed. National Concussion Awareness Day was created to shift the…
Read More »What to Expect From a Personal Injury Lawyer
Most people looking for a personal injury lawyer after a car accident or other serious incident don’t know what to expect when contacting a law firm. Pop culture often portrays lawyers as intense, well-dressed, and more concerned with legal technicalities than the people they represent. While this may be true of a few lawyers, many…
Read More »Can You Get Workers’ Comp Even If the Injury Was Your Fault?
The simple answer is: yes. Even if you accidentally injure yourself while working, you can still receive workers' comp. (There are some exceptions, and we have listed those below.) Here is what you need to know about fault vs. workers’ compensation. A dozen states including Georgia follow “no-fault” workers’ compensation laws. A no-fault workers' compensation…
Read More »Crucial Steps to Take After a Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Accident
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…
Read More »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 More »9 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 More »Returning 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 More »Georgia 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 More »Lawrenceville 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…
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