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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…
Read More »How 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 More »The 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 More »Georgia’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 More »Examples 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…
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