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...
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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 MoreElevator 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...
Read MoreHow To File a Lawsuit After an Apartment Shooting
People rent apartments so they can have shelter and a place to raise their families. They shouldn’t have to worry about getting hurt. But sadly, many apartment complexes are scenes of violent crimes. There have been shootings at apartment complexes in Atlanta, Decatur, Lilburn, Riverdale, East Point, Griffin, and other communities in Georgia. Families are...
Read MoreThe Deadline for Filing a Truck Accident Lawsuit in Georgia
If a person is injured in a truck accident, they may have the right to file a personal injury claim. Georgia law states that the injured person has up to two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit for their injuries. A truck accident attorney who specializes in personal injury law can...
Read MoreGeorgia’s Fatal Crash Stats 2020-2021
Despite hopes that less traffic on roads and highways during the pandemic would reduce accidents and deaths, the opposite happened. Both 2020 and 2021 were shockingly deadly and dangerous years for drivers. Some drivers saw the empty roads and light traffic as an invitation to speed. Driver error and irresponsibility contributed to most fatal crashes....
Read MoreExamples of Injuries Covered Under Workers’ Compensation
Work injuries can happen anywhere, at any time, and in any field of employment. From torn shoulder muscles to crushed limbs, workers’ compensation covers a wide range of injuries suffered while on the job. These are the most common situations by which Georgia workers sustained injuries: Transportation Accidents - 40% of employees injured are due...
Read MoreCan You Sue for Pain and Suffering?
It has been said that time heals all wounds. I don't agree. The wounds remain. Time — the mind, protecting its sanity — covers them with some scar tissue and the pain lessens, but it is never gone. - Rose Kennedy With tragedy and loss comes pain. A car accident victim, for example, doesn't just...
Read MoreStatute of Limitations After a Sexual Assault on Business Property
Sexual assault, rape, and other sex crimes are not limited to personal dwellings or social gatherings. They can happen anywhere, at any time. Because of this, property owners are supposed to do everything reasonable to secure their locations. This legal obligation ensures that businesses implement safety measures to protect customers, tenants, and other lawful people...
Read MoreTraumatic Amputation After a Semi-Truck Accident
Thousands of victims suffer traumatic amputations every year in the U.S. The most common cause of traumatic amputation injuries is traffic accidents. Severe motor vehicle accidents, especially ones that involve large trucks and tractor-trailers, sometimes necessitate medical amputations in order to salvage a limb and save a patient’s life. A traumatic loss can affect any...
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