Sometimes those who care and provide support for others become patients themselves. Hospital work can be brutal on the body. Nurses, doctors, hospital staff, and emergency medical technicians are hardworking people subject to long shifts and constant exposure to high-stress situations, dangerous chemicals, and violent patients. All of these hazards can build up, leading to...
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Tips for Returning to Your Normal Routine After a Brain Injury
Recovering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or concussion after a car accident or work incident can be a long process. Fortunately, many people can return to their normal activities within several weeks after a mild TBI. The most important things a brain injury victim can do is communicate with their doctors, protect themself from...
Read MoreFacial Injuries After a Crash: Treatment and Recovery
Automobile-related trauma is the leading cause of facial injuries. Shattered glass can pierce the skin, steering wheels and airbags can cause facial fractures, and being thrown from the vehicle or off of a motorcycle can leave a person with road rash and torn skin. Injuries to the face are different from other types of accident...
Read MoreAtlanta Lawyers for Victims of Fatal Drunk Driving Accidents
According to the NHTSA, a person dies in a drunk driving accident every 52 minutes in the U.S. That’s 28 people each day. In 2019, more than 10,000 people lost their lives in drunk driving accidents; tens of thousands were severely injured and traumatized. Drunk driving deaths are easily preventable. It is a choice to...
Read MoreGeorgia Ranked 6th Most Dangerous State for Red-Light Running
According to the National Coalition for Safer Roads (NCSR), Georgia is 6th on the list of “Top Ten Most Dangerous States For Red-Light Running,” based on data showing 32 fatalities in the state linked to drivers running red lights in 2019. Nobody likes to see the traffic light changing to red as they approach an...
Read MoreHow Injured Victims of Violent Crimes Can Receive Compensation
There has been a rise in violent crime across Atlanta and neighboring cities this year. Murders, shootings, sexual assaults, robberies, and aggravated assaults have all seen an alarming spike, and no one is sure of what the causes are yet. Despite the emotional and physical trauma surrounding a crime, injured victims aren’t without recourse. They may...
Read MoreRecovering From a TBI: Why Exercise Is Vital
After a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or concussion, it is advised that the injured person rest and refrain from engaging in mentally or physically strenuous activities. However, a TBI victim should not lay in bed all day as this can do more harm than good. At some point, the doctor should direct the patient to...
Read MoreGeorgia Hit-and-Run Accident Guide
A hit-and-run accident occurs when the driver who caused the accident flees the scene. Hit-and-run accidents may involve another car (parked or while driving), a motorcyclist, a bicyclist, or a pedestrian. The reasons an at-fault driver leaves the scene of a wreck vary from person to person: they may be scared, under the influence of...
Read MoreGeorgia Workers’ Compensation for Catastrophic Injuries
While rare, catastrophic injuries do happen, often because of a preventable worksite incident or a defective product or machine. A catastrophic work accident can leave a person physically, mentally, and emotionally scarred for the rest of their life. Hospital bills, rehabilitation costs, medication, and surgeries can soar into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. The...
Read More21 Simple Do’s and Don’ts After Suffering a Concussion
After being diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury (TBI), it can be difficult to know what to do next. We’ve compiled a list of easy-to-remember tips on what to do and not to do during the recovery phase. What You Should Do 1. Rest Get plenty of rest and avoid strenuous activity. Instead, practice low...
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