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28 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 More »Severe 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 More »Diagnosing 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 More »Signs 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 More »Why 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 More »Logging 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 More »Talk-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…
Read More »FAQ About Workers’ Compensation Doctors
Workers injured on the job are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. But what many don’t realize when they begin the process is that only certain doctors are authorized to treat them for their work injuries. Part of the reason for this is that workers’ compensation insurance has to guarantee timely and reliable medical care available…
Read More »What to Do If You’re Injured in a Car Accident as a Passenger
Despite enormous efforts to improve roadway infrastructure, develop protective technologies, and provide educational tools, motor vehicle accidents continue to be one of the leading causes of death and traumatic injuries for the last several decades. While the front and rear-seat passengers are less likely to suffer injuries in a car accident compared to drivers, they…
Read More »Elevator Accidents, Injuries, and Deaths in Georgia
Elevators are amazing machines. They are a part of the modern world, helping to efficiently move people and goods through skyscrapers, schools, and other large venues. Getting into an elevator shouldn’t feel risky. But when these machines aren’t properly looked after, accidents can happen. How Many Elevators Are in Georgia? There are more than 34,000…
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