Senior centers are supposed to be places where the elderly can receive much needed medical care and comfort. An investigation by CBS46, however, uncovered a disturbing truth: incidents of sexual assault in assisted living facilities either go unreported or are ignored. According to data pulled from Medicare, at least six nursing homes in Georgia reported...
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The Biggest Mistake People Make After a Car Accident
The hours and days after a car accident are chaos. There are so many important decisions to make while you're still reeling from the accident itself. One specific decision can have lasting negative effects on the compensation you receive: talking to the insurance company before talking to an attorney. Here are the reasons why this...
Read MoreThe Reason Why You Don’t Always Feel Pain Immediately After a Wreck
Car accidents happen fast. One moment, you're slowing down or crossing an intersection and the next moment you're slamming into an airbag or window. But other than feeling shocked or disoriented, you feel fine. You think: I don't need to go to the doctor, they won't find anything wrong with me. I need to save...
Read MoreHow to Get Medical Treatment After a Wreck When You Don't Have Health Insurance
Just because you don't have health insurance doesn't mean you're out of options. There are three ways our firm can help you cover medical treatment and avoid paying out of pocket. #1: Med-Pay Coverage When a person who's been injured in a crash comes to us and reveals that they don't have health insurance, one...
Read MoreThe Serious Nature of Slipped Discs, An Accident Attorney Discusses
A lot of people talk about pain from slipped or herniated discs, especially after a car accident or work-related injury. However, not many know what a disc is, or how to differentiate between different disc injuries. Here's what you should know about the different types, symptoms and treatments for disc injuries. Bulge, herniation or facet injury? Discs are soft...
Read MoreCrash, Accident, Wreck or Collision: What's the Difference?
You might be saying, 'They're all the same thing, right?' Not exactly. When you listen to the latest radio report, watch a news update or check map notifications on your smartphone, you'll often see the word "accident" used to describe a traffic incident. The problem is, the word "accident" isn't very useful when describing a...
Read MoreCar Accident Lawyer: Why You Should Hire Someone Who Specializes in Personal Injury Claims
Hiring a lawyer after an auto accident is an important decision. You want to hire the right one but there are so many choices. How do you know which law firm is right for you? The first thing to look for is whether or not the attorney you are researching specializes in personal injury. Personal...
Read MoreThe Truth About Neck Injuries After a Car Accident
If you are suffering from neck pain after a car accident, you are not alone. It is the most frequently reported injury after a car accident. While many are victims, few people understand how minor neck pain can develop into major injuries. To better understand these complicated injuries, we sat down with Georgia trauma injury expert Dr. Chris Connelly....
Read MoreWhat Must You Prove In An Inadequate/Negligent Security Claim?
The following is an excerpt from Gary Martin Hays' best-selling book The Authority On Inadequate/Negligent Security Claims in Georgia. If you have questions about your rights after being assaulted on a business's property, give us a call at 770-934-8000. CHAPTER 2 The victim of a criminal attack can present a negligent/inadequate security claim based upon...
Read MoreHow to Avoid Drunk Driving Accidents During the Holidays
We all know it's more dangerous to drive in rush hour traffic and inclement weather but the holidays, in particular, can be quite deadly. During the Christmas and New Year season, alcohol-related crashes skyrocket, killing hundreds and seriously injuring many more. Holiday gatherings such as Memorial Day and Fourth of July mean increased traffic as...
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