There are roughly 3.5 million trucks on U.S. roads at any given time. Each year, large truck drivers travel tens of billions of miles to deliver goods and necessities to warehouses and stores. The vast majority of these drivers are cautious and hardworking. Sometimes, though, a driver is underqualified, makes a mistake, or experiences a...
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Employee Rights Under the Workers’ Compensation Act of Georgia
Whenever an employee is hurt on the job, it is extremely important that the injured worker understand all of their rights. As far as the insurance company is concerned, the less a worker knows about their benefits, the better. Workers should also know that the insurance companies and lawyers that represent their workplace do not...
Read MoreHeads Up: April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Georgia drivers are reminded to always pay attention when behind the wheel In an effort to put the spotlight on how dangerous distracted driving is and send motorists a strong message that reckless driving will not be tolerated on our roadways, Georgia and other states across the nation are recognizing April as Distracted Driving Awareness...
Read More28 Top-Rated Collision Repair Facilities in Metro Atlanta
If your car was damaged in a crash but wasn’t totaled, you are probably thinking about taking it to an auto body shop. These repair shops specialize in severely damaged motor vehicles. Finding the best collision repair facility will depend on location, availability, and price. Insurance may be able to cover some or all of...
Read MoreSevere Neck Pain But the MRI Comes Back Normal? Here's Why
Neck pain after a crash is common. Symptoms such as soreness and strained muscles generally appear several hours later. Most people dismiss such pain as whiplash and assume their symptoms will improve with time. For some car accident victims, though, their neck pain doesn’t go away. The pain becomes persistent. A doctor will often suspect...
Read MoreDiagnosing Traumatic Brain Injuries With BrainCussion
In an interview with Attorney Gary Martin Hays, founder and chief education officer Dr. Chris Connelly of BrainCussion explained how he uses best practices to diagnose and treat patients who have suffered a brain injury. Edits have been made for clarity. Chris Connelly has been practicing medicine for almost 25 years, treating thousands of spinal...
Read MoreSigns and Symptoms of a Broken Rib After a Crash
Updated November 17, 2022 A traumatic impact from a car accident, motorcycle crash, or fall is the most common cause of chest injuries and broken ribs. A broken rib may refer to either a rib that cracked or completely separated. The rib cage contains 12 pairs of ribs that protect the many vital organs in...
Read MoreWhy Using Vehicle Repair Cost to Determine Injury Severity Is Wrong
It’s a common misconception that the severity of a crash always determines the severity of someone’s injuries. The truth is that many people are injured in low-speed crashes as well. Scientists and researchers have found while there is a correlation between vehicle speed and occupant injury, there are multiple factors that can cause a car...
Read MoreLogging Truck Accidents in Georgia
Auto accidents are the leading cause of death and traumatic injuries for Americans. More than 36,000 people were killed and 2.5 million injured in 2019 due to motor vehicle crashes (CDC). Logging trucks involve a small portion of these statistics but are disproportionately deadly due to several factors, including: Poor truck maintenance Minimally qualified or...
Read MoreTalk-and-Die Syndrome After an Accident
Talk and die syndrome is a rare condition that occurs after a person suffers head trauma from a fall or motor vehicle accident. Outwardly they may appear fine. Since they don’t feel hurt, they may make the mistake of going home instead of seeking medical treatment. Tragically, the undiagnosed head trauma results in exacerbated...
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